Suzuki Gsf1200 Bandit vs Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsf1200 Bandit vs Moto Guzzi Breva 1100. Suzuki Gsf1200 Bandit: 98 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Moto Guzzi Breva 1100: 88 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 219 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsf1200 Bandit
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
88 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
98 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
219 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
88 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsf1200 Bandit
8.0/10
"The best value naked bruiser money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine
+Massive usable torque
+Surprisingly competent handling
Cons
−Carbs gum up easily
−Heavy at low speed
−Thirsty at motorway pace
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
7.5/10
"Flawed, characterful, and utterly rewarding for the right rider."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
+Excellent low-end torque
Cons
−Thin dealer support network
−Known bevel gear oil seeping
−Valve service intervals strict
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