Suzuki Bandit 600 vs Honda Cb600f Hornet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Bandit 600 vs Honda Cb600f Hornet. 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. Honda Cb600f Hornet: 102 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Bandit 600
Honda Cb600f Hornet
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
182 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
102 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cb600f Hornet
7.8/10
"The honest all-rounder that rarely disappoints and never breaks."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Versatile naked ergonomics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Wind blast at motorway speed
−Droppage damage extremely common
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