Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V vs Suzuki Bandit 1200S (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4Vstacks up against the Suzuki Bandit 1200S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4VSuzuki Bandit 1200S
Model year20112006
Price$12,460
Engine1151 cc1157 cc
Horsepower103 hp
Torque105 Nm
Weight240 kg212 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V vs Suzuki Bandit 1200S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V and the Suzuki Bandit 1200S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V brings 103 hp in a 240 kg package, while the Suzuki Bandit 1200S counters with its own power figure at 212 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: