Honda CBF600 vs Suzuki Bandit 600 S (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBF600stacks up against the Suzuki Bandit 600 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBF600Suzuki Bandit 600 S
Model year20092004
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower76 hp78 hp
Torque59 Nm54 Nm
Weight213 kg208 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Honda CBF600 vs Suzuki Bandit 600 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBF600 and the Suzuki Bandit 600 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBF600 brings 76 hp in a 213 kg package, while the Suzuki Bandit 600 S counters with 78 hp at 208 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: