[GSXR 1100 vs. Bandit 1200 engine & frame]

Oilcooled noob here so pardon my ignorance...

If you were to build a bike from the frame up using a GSXR 1100 or Bandit 1200 engine, would you choose the GSXR 1100 engine/frame or Bandit 1200 engine/frame and why? 

Which is the better engine/frame? 

Is the Bandit 1200 frame stiff enough for trackday duty or should I be looking at the GSXR 1100 frame?  It appears that the B12 engine bolts up into the GSXR 1100 frame so that may be an option to get a newer engine in an older but stiffer frame?

I'm considering putting together a new naked bike/roadrace style trackday build from the ground up using one of the oil boilers above.

Basically something with upright bars, late model GSXR running gear,  a meaty air/oil cooled engine, loads of grunt, and which can also strafe corners at the racetrack if asked.

Any advice is appreciated!

[Mikuni RS34 carbs on GS1000]

I have a set of RS34s on my tuned (1100 cc pistons, hotter cams etc) 1980 GS1000 which came stock with the 34 mm CV carbs.  The RS34s bolted straight up in the carb boots on this setup.

[GS1000 Turbo, attempt no 2]

On 6/13/2020 at 9:36 PM, Reinhoud said:

 

Sounds...brutal.   Won't need to buy a new front tire any time soon since it'll never be on the pavement. 

[New front end for gs1000]

Looks great.  Nice bitsa on the front end.

[V&H pipe on GS1085 ?]

+1 on the Hindle. I have one on my GS1000 and it really gave a noticeable increase in torque and widened the powerband.  https://www.ripplerockracers.com/product/suzuki-gs1000-hindle-stainless-steel-exhaust-systems-to-fit-1978-80/

[GS1000 chain conversion]

On 11/20/2019 at 11:29 AM, wraith said:

Had a 520 in the gsx1100f powered Kat (and I don't keep the revs down ) for about 2 summers now, had the standard new chain adjustment first rides but then it settled down and is still looking ok for one more summer.

If you're worried about putting a 520 on and you have the room use a 530. I think (may be wrong on this) some of the new gsxr1000 use 520 chains.

 

Modern liter bikes come fitted with a 525 chain standard. These modern liter bikes are pushing 200 plus horsepower at the crank. I think our bikes will be just fine with a 520 or 525 chain in a good brand like DID, EK, RK etc.

[GS1000 chain conversion]

I have 17 front 48 rear tooth 520 sprockets on my GS1000 to maintain the stock gearing ratio of 2.82