Photo: Moto Milo
Besides the visual side of things, the Bandit also received several upgrades in the performance department, including new Mikuni carbs and front forks from the 900SS, among others.
A few years back, Alexander Yiannopoullos founded Moto Milo in London, United Kingdom. Thanks to the remarkable craftmanship put into each and every bespoke venture, his workshop earned a great deal of attention from the European customs scene. I’ll tell you what; let’s take a quick look at Yiannopoullos’ recent work on a 1998 Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit.
The donor bike is put in motion by a twin-cooled DOHC inline-four engine that boasts a generous displacement of 1,157cc. This bad boy is perfectly capable of summoning up to 97 ponies at 8,500 rpm, along with 67 pound-feet (91 Nm) of twist at around 4,500 rpm. A five-speed gearbox feeds the engine’s respectable oomph to a chain final drive, leading to a top speed of 145 mph (233 kph).
As soon as a satisfactory design was laid on paper, Britain’s moto surgeon kicked things off by treating the Bandit’s inline-four mill to a fresh set of Mikuni RS36 carbs, accompanied by a hand-shaped aluminum airbox. Next, a 1999 Ducati 900SS’ inverted forks were transplanted onto Yiannopoullos’ beast, while the bike’s rear end received a top-shelf Nitron NTR R1 monoshock that should handle suspension duties with ease.
Furthermore, the brakes were blessed with state-of-the-art calipers from Brembo’s rich catalog. As to GSF 1200’s unique bodywork, you will find a selection of sexy alloy modules adorning the machine, such as a flawless gas tank and new gauge housings, as well as rear-mounted foot pegs and a pair of neat fenders hugging the wheels on both ends.
Last but not least, a custom wiring harness was fabricated to keep the Bandit’s electrical components out of sight. As such, these were relocated beneath its one-off fuel tank, achieving the clutter-free aesthetic Yiannopoullos was after. Oh, and don’t you even get me started on that surreal tan leather saddle, okay?
Personally, I’m aching to see what Moto Milo’s mastermind will come up with in the future!
The donor bike is put in motion by a twin-cooled DOHC inline-four engine that boasts a generous displacement of 1,157cc. This bad boy is perfectly capable of summoning up to 97 ponies at 8,500 rpm, along with 67 pound-feet (91 Nm) of twist at around 4,500 rpm. A five-speed gearbox feeds the engine’s respectable oomph to a chain final drive, leading to a top speed of 145 mph (233 kph).
As soon as a satisfactory design was laid on paper, Britain’s moto surgeon kicked things off by treating the Bandit’s inline-four mill to a fresh set of Mikuni RS36 carbs, accompanied by a hand-shaped aluminum airbox. Next, a 1999 Ducati 900SS’ inverted forks were transplanted onto Yiannopoullos’ beast, while the bike’s rear end received a top-shelf Nitron NTR R1 monoshock that should handle suspension duties with ease.
Furthermore, the brakes were blessed with state-of-the-art calipers from Brembo’s rich catalog. As to GSF 1200’s unique bodywork, you will find a selection of sexy alloy modules adorning the machine, such as a flawless gas tank and new gauge housings, as well as rear-mounted foot pegs and a pair of neat fenders hugging the wheels on both ends.
Last but not least, a custom wiring harness was fabricated to keep the Bandit’s electrical components out of sight. As such, these were relocated beneath its one-off fuel tank, achieving the clutter-free aesthetic Yiannopoullos was after. Oh, and don’t you even get me started on that surreal tan leather saddle, okay?
Personally, I’m aching to see what Moto Milo’s mastermind will come up with in the future!
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