Suzuki Gs500 vs Suzuki Bandit 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gs500
Suzuki Bandit 650
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
45 hp @ 9,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approximately 26 km/L
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gs500
7.5/10
"The smartest, most sensible used motorcycle under two grand."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving but still teachable
Cons
−Suspension is genuinely soft
−Brakes feel dated
−Zero excitement factor
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