Suzuki Bandit 650 vs Honda Cb600f Hornet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Bandit 650
Honda Cb600f Hornet
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
182 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
102 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Bandit 650
7.5/10
"The unglamorous, sensible choice that rarely lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and plentiful parts
+Forgiving power delivery
Cons
−Soft factory suspension
−Early fuel pump issues
−Bland, anonymous styling
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