Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport ABS vs Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi 1200 Sport ABSSuzuki Bandit 1200 SA
Model year20122006
Price
Engine1151 cc1157 cc
Horsepower103 hp
Torque105 Nm
Weight215 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Stainless steel _x001E_floating disc, wave type, 4 opposed pistons.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Steel fi_x001D_xed disc, fl_x001E_oating caliper with 2 parallel pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport ABS vs Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport ABS and the Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport ABS brings 103 hp, while the Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA counters with its own power figure at 215 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: