For the 2004 model year, the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 471.8 lb (214 kg).
Suzuki Bandit 1200 N weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N is heavier than about 75.5% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki Bandit 1200 N weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,157 cc |
| Torque | 66.9 lb-ft (90.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.18 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 504.6 lb (228.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Bandit 1200 N weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N?
Listed dry weight is 471.8 lb (214 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 75th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 504.6 lb (228.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 504.6 lb (228.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Suzuki Bandit 1200 N torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.18 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Suzuki Bandit 1200 N engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.45 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.