Yamaha Fzs Fi V3 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 Fzs Fi V3
Suzuki Bandit 650
Horsepower (hp)
13.2 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.3 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
132 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
13.2 hp @ 8,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
13.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 130 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
132 kg (curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28–30 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fzs Fi V3
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable commuter that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Fuel injection runs faultlessly
+Excellent LED lighting package
+Stable, confidence-inspiring chassis
Cons
−ABS sensor wiring fails early
−Header rusts embarrassingly fast
−Pillion comfort genuinely poor
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