Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk vs Suzuki Bandit 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk vs Suzuki Bandit 1200. Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Bandit 1200: 98 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk
Suzuki Bandit 1200
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
108 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
228 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
108 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk
8.0/10
"Arguably Honda's most characterful sportbike, still criminally undervalued used."
Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Honda reliability underneath
+Undervalued used market
Cons
−Rear shock ages poorly
−Throttle bodies need syncing
−Parts getting harder to find
Suzuki Bandit 1200
8.5/10
"The best raw-boned big-bore bargain you can buy used today."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, stupid reliable
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Comfortable for long distance
Cons
−Soft OEM suspension components
−Carbs need regular synchronizing
−Regulator-rectifier fails frequently
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