Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit vs Honda Hornet (2001)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSF 600 BanditHonda Hornet
Model year20011999
Price
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower78 hp94 hp
Torque54 Nm62 Nm
Weight204 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 130/70-ZR16 / 180/55-ZR17

Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit vs Honda Hornet — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit and the Honda Hornet usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit brings 78 hp in a 204 kg package, while the Honda Hornet counters with 94 hp.

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: