Suzuki Sv1000 vs Suzuki Bandit 1250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv1000 vs Suzuki Bandit 1250. Suzuki Sv1000: 120 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 230 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Bandit 1250: 98 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv1000
Suzuki Bandit 1250
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
108 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
228 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
98 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
108 Nm @ 3,700 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h (est.)
220 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Sv1000
8.0/10
"Underrated V-twin gem that rewards riders who buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin torque delivery
+Fantastic value used market
+Engaging flickable chassis
Cons
−Regulator-rectifier known failure point
−Fairing parts scarce expensive
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
Suzuki Bandit 1250
8.0/10
"The sensible man's superbike that embarrasses more expensive machines daily."
Pros
+Unstoppable low-end torque
+Genuinely bulletproof engine
+Cheap parts everywhere
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading immediately
−Heavy for tight urban work
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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