Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 vs Suzuki Bandit 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 vs Suzuki Bandit 1200. Moto Guzzi Breva 1100: 88 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 219 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
Suzuki Bandit 1200
Horsepower (hp)
88 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
108 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
219 kg
228 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
88 hp @ 7,500 rpm
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
108 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
7.5/10
"Flawed, characterful, and utterly rewarding for the right rider."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
+Excellent low-end torque
Cons
−Thin dealer support network
−Known bevel gear oil seeping
−Valve service intervals strict
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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