Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V vs Suzuki Bandit 1200 N (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4Vstacks up against the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4VSuzuki Bandit 1200 N
Model year20112004
Price$12,460
Engine1151 cc1157 cc
Horsepower103 hp97 hp
Torque105 Nm91 Nm
Weight240 kg214 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/60-17 / 180/55-17

Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V vs Suzuki Bandit 1200 N — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V and the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V brings 103 hp in a 240 kg package, while the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N counters with 97 hp at 214 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: