Suzuki Bandit 400 Weight (419lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1991, 1992 and 1995 model years, the Suzuki Bandit 400 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg).

Wet / running weight418.9 lb (190 kg)
Fuel capacity4.23 US gal (16 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.3 lb (11.9 kg)
Model years covered
199119921995

Suzuki Bandit 400 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki Bandit 400?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Bandit 400 is lighter than about 59.6% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
418.9 lb (190 kg)
47 Suzuki naked bikesMedian: 436.5 lb (198 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight418.9 lb (190 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider568.9 lb (258 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.6% of total mass
180 lb rider598.9 lb (271.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.9% of total mass
210 lb rider628.9 lb (285.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.6% of total mass

Suzuki Bandit 400 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1991, 1992, 1995
Wet / running weight 418.9 lb (190 kg)
Engine displacement 398 cc
Fuel capacity 4.23 US gal (16 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.3 lb (11.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.95 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 105.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.3%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Bandit 400 is lighter than about 59.6% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Suzuki Bandit 400 weight FAQ

What is the Suzuki Bandit 400 wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 418.9 lb (190 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Suzuki Bandit 400 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki naked bikes?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 40th percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.

Which Suzuki Bandit 400 years have different weight specs?

No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.

How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki Bandit 400?

Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Suzuki Bandit 400 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 598.9 lb (271.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Suzuki Bandit 400 displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.95 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

What is the Suzuki Bandit 400 weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Suzuki naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 17.6 lb (8 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Suzuki Bandit 400 weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

Official information note

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.