Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 vs Suzuki Bandit 1200S (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Breva 1200Suzuki Bandit 1200S
Model year20112006
Price$11,970
Engine1151 cc1157 cc
Horsepower92 hp
Torque96 Nm
Weight231 kg212 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4 piston caliperDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2 piston caliperSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 vs Suzuki Bandit 1200S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 and the Suzuki Bandit 1200S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 brings 92 hp in a 231 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: