Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit vs Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S (2003)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSF 600 S BanditHonda CB 600 S Hornet-S
Model year20032003
Price
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower78 hp95 hp
Torque54 Nm63 Nm
Weight208 kg178 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-17 / 160/60-17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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

Picking between the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit and the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit brings 78 hp in a 208 kg package, while the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S counters with 95 hp at 178 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: