Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA vs Suzuki Bandit 1200S (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki Bandit 1200 SASuzuki Bandit 1200S
Model year20062006
Price
Engine1157 cc1157 cc
Weight215 kg212 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA vs Suzuki Bandit 1200S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA and the Suzuki Bandit 1200S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki Bandit 1200 SA brings its published horsepower in a 215 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: