Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit vs Yamaha Mt-25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsf650 Bandit vs Yamaha Mt-25. 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. 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 Gsf650 Bandit
Yamaha Mt-25
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
23.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated, note: governed/real-world conditions may vary)
145 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight, naked variant; faired S model approx 209 kg)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 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
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
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