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Bandit 600S 2000 vs Tracer 9 GT + 2024

If straight-line speed is your priority, the Tracer 9 GT + takes the lead. With 37 HP more than the Bandit 600S, it offers a more spirited ride that will be noticeable on highway overtakes or track days. When it comes to agility, the Bandit 600S has a clear advantage. Weighing in 5kg less than the Tracer 9 GT +, it will feel significantly easier to handle in low-speed traffic, parking maneuvers, and twisty corners. Riders with a shorter inseam should lean towards the Bandit 600S. Its seat height is 20mm lower than the Tracer 9 GT +, making it much easier to flat-foot at stoplights and increasing confidence during stops. Bottom Line: While both are capable, the tracer9 offers a superior power-to-weight ratio, making it the more exciting machine for experienced riders.

Suzuki Bandit 600S 2000Bandit 600S
2000599 cc • 80 hp
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT + 2024Tracer 9 GT +
2024890 cc • 117.3 hp
SpecBandit 600STracer 9 GT +
Displacement599890
Power80117.3
Cylinders43
Weight218223
Seat height800820
MSRP (US)579916499
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