Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS vs Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABSstacks up against the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB1100 Type 2 ABSSuzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit
Model year20112000
Price
Engine1140 cc1157 cc
Horsepower87 hp98 hp
Torque92 Nm91 Nm
Weight247 kg214 kg
Seat height30 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Anti-locking brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Anti-locking brakesSingle disc
Tires110/80-R18 / 140/70-R18

Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS vs Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS and the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS brings 87 hp in a 247 kg package, while the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit counters with 98 hp at 214 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: