Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit vs Yamaha Mt-25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit vs Yamaha Mt-25. 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-25: 35 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsf 1200 Bandit
Yamaha Mt-25
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
23.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (est. — manufacturer did not officially publish; note: estimated based on contemporary tests)
145 km/h
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 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
Yamaha Mt-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
Top 10 Accessories
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