I don’t think I’ll ever buy a bigger bike again…
The last one I buy will be… this one! → Inazuma 1200
Are you… serious? ( ﾟДﾟ) Really?
This is quite an underrated gem… or should I say, a quirky masterpiece.
Simple air-cooled engine (though it’s oil-cooled)
If you classify by water-cooled or air-cooled, it’s an air-cooled engine. Oil-cooling is definitely a derivative of that.
The structure is extremely simple and visually satisfying.
It’s a beautifully designed engine.
And the engine is extremely durable.
If you don’t ride it recklessly in the city, 80,000 kilometers is easy, and it can easily go over 100,000 kilometers still running strong. ♬
Of course there’s some wear and tear, but excessive oil consumption, white smoke, or unstoppable oil leaks are rare.
Naturally, if you abuse it or don’t treat it with care, it won’t last long.
But basically it’s tough and there’s little to worry about.
Parts compatibility heaven (´∀｀*) hehe
Suzuki’s parts compatibility is incredible.
The more you learn about it, the more convenient it becomes, and the fun definitely doubles.
There’s the inspection issue, but you can even fit a GSXR1100 engine.
By swapping the intake manifold, you can freely use stock carburetors from 32φ to 40φ, or up to 41φ for aftermarket ones. *Though I haven’t confirmed if there’s any contact…
The more you think about the possibilities, the more exciting it becomes.
To put it nicely, it has a gentle feel (*´▽｀*)
With 1200cc (1156cc—nice number), it has decent performance.
But given the various regulations that were starting to come in at that time, the low-end is moderate and the high-end doesn’t have any particular sharpness.
However, since it’s been tuned down to that state, there’s the fun of waking it up. It’s a bike where you can enjoy the potential for improvement and customization.
A rough diamond ☆ still priced low (´∀｀*) hehe
Honestly, it’s not very popular.
The market it was targeting was also a bit off, and it definitely struggled when it was new.
I wonder if the GSF1200 and Inazuma 1200 were released in the opposite order…
When you buy from a shop it’s a bit pricey (compared to the new car price), but it’s still affordable.
The number of used units is basically declining. And they’re getting older year by year (‘;’)
If you think it’s good, get it! That’s the rule of buying used.
Depending on your ideas, the look can change dramatically (‘;’)
For example, CB-F style
For example, Katana style
You can even enjoy classic bikes through cosplay. Both looks and performance have high customization potential.
That said, it’s a bike from 20 years ago. Passion is essential
You can’t just ride it hands-free.
If you want that retro vibe, you’d be better off riding a CB1100 (SC65) or Z900RS for peace of mind.
It falls into the semi-classic category now, so the owner’s passion is important.
But if you want to ride a carb bike! If you want to ride a twin-shock! If you want to ride air-cooled! If you want to ride a naked! Then I think this is a very good bike for you.
I’m writing this based on my own subjective opinions, so please don’t take it all at face value and use it as a reference (‘;’)
*I’ve written a lot, butour shop is not currently accepting new customersso you’ll need to find another shop.
