Honda Nt650 Hawk Gt vs Suzuki Bandit 600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Nt650 Hawk Gt vs Suzuki Bandit 600. Honda Nt650 Hawk Gt: 52 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 174 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Bandit 600: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Nt650 Hawk Gt
Suzuki Bandit 600
Horsepower (hp)
52 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
52 hp @ 9,500 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
55 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Nt650 Hawk Gt
7.5/10
"A rewarding cult classic that rewards patient, thorough buyers only."
Pros
+Genuinely sporty chassis dynamics
+Torquey, flexible twin engine
+Single-sided swingarm looks stunning
Cons
−Carburetors notoriously troublesome
−Frame corrosion risk
−Patchy OEM parts availability
Suzuki Bandit 600
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that actually delivers riding satisfaction."
Pros
+Indestructible engine with miles
+Cheap to insure and maintain
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Suspension embarrassingly soft stock
−Carbs punish neglect harshly
−Zero wind protection whatsoever
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
