GS1200ss is a better Bike than it looks

**Lil_Byte** · 11th September 2006, 22:11

I really hated selling my 1999 GSXR1100 to buy a house and down grade to a cheaper bike, the GS1200ss.

Up until now I have only had a few short burst on the GS and have thought it was pretty ho hum.

Today I had to drop down to Invercargill, from Dunedin and back again, leaving at about 5pm. So I thought what the hell I will take the bike for a run.

I am converted, The GS has a much more comfortable riding position over a long haul and my knees last another 2 hours, over the GSX, before they give me shit.

The GS just hums over the distance and doesn't miss a beat. It has all the get up and go I need and has enough top end to be dangerous. It has a better light setup, so better visibility at night.

So all in all a happy scotter boy

**Jantar** · 11th September 2006, 22:22

So you have just learnt the real facts. It almost impossible to explain the benefits of the GS to those who have never tried a long ride on one. I would have loved to be able to keep my old one and buy the VStrom as well.

**Ixion** · 11th September 2006, 22:28

What sort of fuel mileage does it get?

**Lil_Byte** · 12th September 2006, 08:24

Originally Posted by Ixion

What sort of fuel mileage does it get?

Sorry I didn'rt take any notice at all as it was a trip where I just had to get down and back so didn't take any notice of the nicities. I have a gut feeling it is hungrier than my old GSXR. It has a slightly bigger tank but I am picking about the same range

**Jantar** · 12th September 2006, 08:55

Originally Posted by Ixion

What sort of fuel mileage does it get?

I used to get 16 - 17 km/l when commuting, and 18 - 20 km/l on a trip.

**SARGE** · 12th September 2006, 09:11

those things have the Bandit 1200 engine in them.. i think they are geared differently for more low/mid range

as long as Lou's HP eating gremlin dont get bored with his bike and decide to fly south...

those bikes were only sold in NZ and Japan domestic markets .. they are pretty much a Crosby Tribute machine, based on his early 80's ride , back before he pissed Suzuki off..

gotta love the Old School looks on those things ..

**terbang** · 12th September 2006, 09:37

Had a bandit and it had a great engine that is also easy to get more HP out of.

**Wheeliemonsta** · 13th September 2006, 10:03

Gidday,
My flatmates got one up for sale if anyones interested $7500.00 & ride it away...

Ive done quite a bit of work on it...

36 mm C.V Flat slide Mikunis & K&N Filters (No air box)

GSX-R 1100 K camshafts

GSX 1100 FJ Igniter (10.500k r.p.m limiter)

Yoshi RS-3 Muffler & link pipe

Putting 128hp through the back wheel (Dyno sheets to back up...)

Near new Metzelers

Good service history...

PM me if your interested or phone/txt 027 242 7639

Cheers

**Lou Girardin** · 13th September 2006, 21:04

The GS has 32mm carbs instead of the Bandits 36mm, but the same things apply.
Fit an after market can, set the carbs up properly, open up the airbox and you'll get an easy 15 - 20hp.