Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS vs Honda ST1300A Pan-European (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABSstacks up against the Honda ST1300A Pan-European. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki Bandit 1250 ABSHonda ST1300A Pan-European
Model year20182014
Price$9,899
Engine1255 cc1261 cc
Horsepower98 hp117 hp
Torque108 Nm117 Nm
Weight254 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L7.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS, 4-pistonDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR18 / 170/60-ZR17

Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS vs Honda ST1300A Pan-European — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS and the Honda ST1300A Pan-European usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS brings 98 hp in a 254 kg package, while the Honda ST1300A Pan-European counters with 117 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: