Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE vs Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SEstacks up against the Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SESuzuki Bandit 1200 SA
Model year20112006
Price$11,500
Engine1151 cc1157 cc
Horsepower110 hp
Torque108 Nm
Weight222 kg215 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Perforated wave discs and 4 opposed piston calipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating caliper fitted with 2 parallel pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE vs Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE and the Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE brings 110 hp in a 222 kg package, 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: