Across 7 covered model years from 2010 to 2018, the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 560 lb (254 kg) and dry weights ranging from 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 568.8 lb (258 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS is heavier than about 98.9% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 560 lb (254 kg) |
| Dry weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 568.8 lb (258 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,255 cc |
| Torque | 79.7 lb-ft (108 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.23 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.21 cc / lb to 2.24 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.6 lb / 100 cc to 45.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% to 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 566.9 lb (257.2 kg) to 600 lb (272.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 years, listed wet/running weight is 560 lb (254 kg) and listed dry weight is 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 568.8 lb (258 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS lighter or heavier than other Suzuki naked bikes?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 98.9% of 47 naked bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 740 lb (335.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 566.9 lb (257.2 kg) to 600 lb (272.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 24.3 lb (11 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.5% to 5.6% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.23 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.