Suzuki Bandit 650 vs Honda Cbf600
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 Cbf600
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
197 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L 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 Cbf600
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that never breaks your heart or wallet."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth fuel-injected motor
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Ageing fairing parts scarce
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Chain frequently neglected by owners