Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit vs Honda Cb125r. Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight, naked variant; faired S model approx 209 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, note: governed/real-world conditions may vary), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated, note: governed/real-world conditions may vary)
~115 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight, naked variant; faired S model approx 209 kg)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit
7.8/10
"The sensible choice that never punishes you for being sensible."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliable engine
+Genuinely usable power delivery
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Soft stock suspension sags
−Fairing hides crash damage
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
Honda Cb125r
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."
Pros
+Stunning neo-café styling
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Premium USD front fork
Cons
−Genuinely struggles above 65mph
−Cam chain wear risk
−Fairing damage common used
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