Honda VFR1200F vs Suzuki Bandit 1250SA (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VFR1200Fstacks up against the Suzuki Bandit 1250SA. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR1200FSuzuki Bandit 1250SA
Model year20192014
Price
Engine1237 cc1255 cc
Horsepower170 hp
Torque129 Nm
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Six-piston calipers. Double disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda VFR1200F vs Suzuki Bandit 1250SA — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VFR1200F and the Suzuki Bandit 1250SA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VFR1200F brings 170 hp, while the Suzuki Bandit 1250SA counters with its own power figure.

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: