Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs vs Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs vs Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit. Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs: 175 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 186 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit: 98 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (est. — manufacturer did not officially publish; note: estimated based on contemporary tests), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs
Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit
Horsepower (hp)
175 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
108 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
186 kg
223 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
175 hp @ 11,000 rpm
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 9,300 rpm
108 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h (est. — manufacturer did not officially publish; note: estimated based on contemporary tests)
Weight
186 kg (wet/curb weight)
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimate; real-world varies significantly with riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs
8.5/10
"Spectacular Italian madness that demands respect, money, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+Savage, addictive power delivery
+Electronics package genuinely impressive
+Stunning visual presence everywhere
Cons
−Servicing costs are punishing
−Parts supply historically unreliable
−Heat soak in traffic brutal
Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit
8.5/10
"Bulletproof muscle bike offering serious performance at bargain used prices."
Pros
+Indestructible engine when maintained
+Massive real-world torque
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Front forks weep frequently
−Heavy below 30mph
−Carb sync needs attention
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