Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit vs Yamaha Mt-10
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit vs Yamaha Mt-10. 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. Yamaha Mt-10: 166 hp @ 11,500 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 210 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit
Yamaha Mt-10
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
166 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
210 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
166 hp @ 11,500 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
108 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (est. — manufacturer did not officially publish; note: estimated based on contemporary tests)
~260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
210 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (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
Yamaha Mt-10
8.5/10
"The best used naked bike money can buy right now."
Pros
+R1-derived engine, savage delivery
+Surprisingly capable cornering chassis
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Stock suspension underwhelms badly
−Fuel economy genuinely terrible
−Early quickshifter feels agricultural
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