Honda CBF600N vs Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBF600Nstacks up against the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBF600NSuzuki GSF 600 S Bandit
Model year20122003
Price
Engine599 cc600 cc
Horsepower76 hp78 hp
Torque59 Nm54 Nm
Weight208 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Dual-piston callipers and sintered metal padsDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 120/60-17 / 160/60-17

Honda CBF600N vs Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBF600N and the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBF600N brings 76 hp, while the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit counters with 78 hp at 208 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: