Horex VR6 Roadster vs Suzuki Bandit 1250SA (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Horex VR6 Roadsterstacks up against the Suzuki Bandit 1250SA. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHorex VR6 RoadsterSuzuki Bandit 1250SA
Model year20152014
Price$22,900
Engine1218 cc1255 cc
Horsepower161 hp
Torque137 Nm
Weight249 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers.Double disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston caliperSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Horex VR6 Roadster vs Suzuki Bandit 1250SA — which should you buy?

Picking between the Horex VR6 Roadster and the Suzuki Bandit 1250SA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Horex VR6 Roadster brings 161 hp in a 249 kg package, while the Suzuki Bandit 1250SA counters with its own power figure.

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: