Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005

Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

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Overview - Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005 vs Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005

Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005
Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power182 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,157 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height835 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight214 kgDry Weight206 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005

Suzuki Bandit 1200 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki Bandit 1200 vs Yamaha R1

Price Suzuki Bandit 1200

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Price Yamaha R1

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