Honda Hornet 600 vs Suzuki Gsf600 Bandit
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Hornet 600 vs Suzuki Gsf600 Bandit. Honda Hornet 600: 102 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gsf600 Bandit: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Hornet 600
Suzuki Gsf600 Bandit
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
102 hp @ 12,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Hornet 600
8.5/10
"The benchmark naked middleweight that still earns its reputation today."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Fantastic free-revving engine
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Pre-07 cam chain tensioner issues
−Suspension tired on high-milers
−Crash damage very common
Suzuki Gsf600 Bandit
8.0/10
"The definitive sensible used naked bike that never disappoints."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine
+Parts cheap and plentiful
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Carb models surge annoyingly
−Seat punishes long rides
Top 10 Accessories
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