Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit vs Honda Cb1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit vs Honda Cb1300. 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. Honda Cb1300: 114 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit
Honda Cb1300
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
114 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
114 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
259 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
114 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
114 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (est. — manufacturer did not officially publish; note: estimated based on contemporary tests)
215 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cb1300
8.2/10
"An underrated giant that rewards experienced riders with honest, dependable performance."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, accessible powerband
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Heavy below 15mph
−Fuel economy disappoints
−Rare parts outside Japan
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