Honda Cb500f vs Suzuki Bandit 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb500f
Suzuki Bandit 650
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,600 rpm
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb500f
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that won't let you down."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth approachable engine
+Excellent resale value
Cons
−Suspension is budget-spec
−Brakes lack real bite
−Gets tiresome touring
Suzuki Bandit 650
7.5/10
"The unglamorous, sensible choice that rarely lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and plentiful parts
+Forgiving power delivery
Cons
−Soft factory suspension
−Early fuel pump issues
−Bland, anonymous styling