Yamaha Fz8 vs Suzuki Bandit 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fz8
Suzuki Bandit 650
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
106 hp @ 10,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
185 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz8
7.8/10
"A genuinely underrated all-rounder that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable inline-four
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Suspension bearings wear prematurely
−Headers rust without treatment
−Mid-range feels slightly flat
Suzuki Bandit 650
7.5/10
"The unglamorous, sensible choice that rarely lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and plentiful parts
+Forgiving power delivery
Cons
−Soft factory suspension
−Early fuel pump issues
−Bland, anonymous styling
Top 10 Accessories
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