how fast will a 2005 bandit 1200s go?

[roogazza]

New Zealand here !     I run a 2000   bandit 1200,   pipe , K& N , jetting and stock gearing.  At a timed sprint over here I recorded 151 MPH or 246 KPH  three times with the rev counter reading over 9000 each time, didn't look at the speedo.   Oh and thats in race leathers and me weighing 90kg.       G.

[solman]

I've had my bike up to 150 mph indicated.  BTW, on the fairing vs non fairing, here is some interesting info on that matter.

http://www.cyclingforums.com/t55271.html

[FrankB12]

Wearing full gear on a deserted road,I've seen an indicated 150mph.  It seemed like it had a little more left in it.  However, I know that the speedometer is quite 'optimistic'.

[chupacabra]

I've got my 600s to show 150mph, I feel its about 135ish in real time

[scooter69]

I've got a stock 2002 1200s.....

Top speed I hit was 261km/h and I still had room to go...

I'm adding on a 35mm jack kit in the rear so we'll see how that works for speed. With GSXR cams (both of 'em), K&N stage 2 with new jets and a full Yosh exhaust the bike should push 150 hp....

That's 46 HP up from stock so you can imagine the extra speed and torque..

www.Holeshot.com has the kit you want for that.

 

[Bob Holland]

I've got a stock 2002 1200s.....

Top speed I hit was 261km/h and I still had room to go...

I'm adding on a 35mm jack kit in the rear so we'll see how that works for speed. With GSXR cams (both of 'em), K&N stage 2 with new jets and a full Yosh exhaust the bike should push 150 hp....

That's 46 HP up from stock so you can imagine the extra speed and torque..

www.Holeshot.com has the kit you want for that.

 

With all of that and a 1216 kit, you might hit 145 hp at the rear wheel.

[Red01]

I agree with BHolland, I don't think you're gonna get 150hp out of a stock-bore bike with those mods... unless you have a generous dyno.

FWIW, Dale got 150hp out of his 1G project bike with these mods:
 
Holeshot/JE 1216cc piston kit
Holeshot cylinder head porting & comp valve job
GSX-R intake cam
Holeshot Stage 2 jetting
Holeshot 5 degree timing advancer
Holeshot stepped header w/ high mount 14" Comp can

[scooter69]

I agree with BHolland, I don't think you're gonna get 150hp out of a stock-bore bike with those mods... unless you have a generous dyno.

FWIW, Dale got 150hp out of his 1G project bike with these mods:
 
Holeshot/JE 1216cc piston kit
Holeshot cylinder head porting & comp valve job
GSX-R intake cam
Holeshot Stage 2 jetting
Holeshot 5 degree timing advancer
Holeshot stepped header w/ high mount 14" Comp can

That's exactly what I hope to add to mine.

It also depends on the air temperature where you live on any given day....Canada is a little cooler than California so colder air...higher oxygen rating...higher compression = more HP.

Anything over 104hp will be good for me....The torque is what I want the most.

[BANDIT#999]

I have has my Bandit 1200 at the racetrack, I hit an indicated 240km/h, and she was still pulling strong!!!  I am pretty big, and it was hard to get right under the screen, but it makes a huge difference at those speeds!!!

What a coincidence, I took mine to Mosport here in Canada and on the Andretti straight I took a look and I was doing 240 as well. The only change I made was a 16 tooth front (for long distance stuff) and a gel seat that let's me get a bit lower in the saddle. I didn't get near redline on any shift and backed off because I was approaching a second gear right hander. With the big sprog up front, I don't think I'd hit the red anyway.

[Big Bo]

145 mph indicated  

[Bazza]

I have had mine burried at 165 kph (indicated) briefly, but quite often I will spool it up to 230 kph passing (and forgetting to shut things down for a bit).

But getting back to the topic of wind resistance..

I was reading an article dealing with wind resistance and bikes. The Busa is the most streamlined motorcycle made and believe it or not, is about as streamlined as your average 4 door sedan. (Bikes are hard to make streamlined according to the article) This is the reason that the Busa holds the top speed record in factory bikes.

Now the interesting part of the article stated that (whatever the number they use to measure wind resistance), on a motorcycle if you went up to the next number (less streamlined) it takes gobs of horsepower to accomidate the loss.

[Red01]

whatever the number they use to measure wind resistance

Cd, or Coefficient of drag

[gsxr400 racer]

140 at the track!
OPPS we are talking about 1200's sorry!!!

[smooth operator]

I have the 1st gen(98) with both gsx-r 750 cams,Holeshot header and can,addvacer,K&N pods w 150 mains 40 piolots (stage2) but have not done any head work yet. But I also have it geared down. I either run3 over or 6 over stock on the back sprocket. So I might not get as fast on the top, but I can get there quicker. On the back staight @ Nelson Ledges I can almost wind out 5th gear. (if I don't get any frame wobble) but don't really pay attention to the speedo. I'm guessing I might hit 140. On the street with 3 over stock on the back,(again my glance at the speedo is quick) I think it maybe just short of 150mph. The needle is somewhere about 3o'clock.

[Hydrogen]

I've gotten FrankenBandit up to a buried spedo problem is that is still only 140ish IRL.

If I ever get it back from my mechanic I should be able to get a solid 160 out of it.

Mods:
Stage 3 FP jet kit, (reduced jet size from kit)
HS header, 2Bros pipe
custom cams
Milled head
Adjustable advancer (FP)
overbore kit (FP)
158 RWHP (180ish on a dyno brand)

Aero dynamics are in effect anything over 120ish. Especially with my fat ass on it..