Comparison of Suzuki Bandit 650 2012 and Suzuki GS500 2014

Attribute	Suzuki Bandit 650 2012 ×	Suzuki GS500 2014 ×
General
Production from (year)	2012	2014
Make	Suzuki	Suzuki
Model	Suzuki Bandit 650	Suzuki GS500
Category	Allround	Sport
Engine and transmission
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	-	4
Fuel system	Injection	Carburettor. MIKUNI BSR34
Displacement (cm³)	656	487
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	-	Chain
Bore (mm)	65.5	-
Stroke (mm)	48.7	-
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	Transistorised	CDI
Lubrication system	-	Wet sump
Compression	11.5:1	-
Exhaust system	-	Two-into-one
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload	Telescopic forks
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil dmaped, adjustable spring load and rebound damping	Monoshock absorber
Front brakes	Double disc	Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Frame type	-	Double-cradle frame
Front tyre	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre	160/60-ZR17	180/55-ZR17
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	black grey	grey
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,470	1,405
Kerb weight (kg)	240	193
Overall height (mm)	1,105	1,150
Overall length (mm)	2,145	2,080
Overall width (mm)	790	800
Seat height (mm)	770	790
Ground clearance (mm)	135	130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	19	20