Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport vs Suzuki Bandit 1200S (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi 1200 SportSuzuki Bandit 1200S
Model year20122006
Price$9,249
Engine1151 cc1157 cc
Horsepower103 hp
Torque105 Nm
Weight212 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 vs Suzuki Bandit 1200S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport and the Suzuki Bandit 1200S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport brings 103 hp, 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: