Suzuki Bandit 600 N vs Honda CB 600 S Hornet (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki Bandit 600 Nstacks up against the Honda CB 600 S Hornet. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki Bandit 600 NHonda CB 600 S Hornet
Model year20042001
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower78 hp98 hp
Torque54 Nm67 Nm
Weight208 kg179 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-17 / 160/60-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Suzuki Bandit 600 N vs Honda CB 600 S Hornet — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki Bandit 600 N and the Honda CB 600 S Hornet usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki Bandit 600 N brings 78 hp in a 208 kg package, while the Honda CB 600 S Hornet counters with 98 hp at 179 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: