Across the 1980 and 1981 model years, the Suzuki DR 400 S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 310.9 lb (141 kg).
Suzuki DR 400 S weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DR 400 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 400 S is lighter than about 54.1% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 DR 400 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 310.9 lb (141 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 396 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.27 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR 400 S weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 400 S ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 310.9 lb (141 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki DR 400 S heavy compared with other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 46th percentile among 37 compatible Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Does the Suzuki DR 400 S weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1980-1981 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki DR 400 S fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 400 S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 490.9 lb (222.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Suzuki DR 400 S engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.27 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki DR 400 S above or below the typical Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 6.6 lb (3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki DR 400 S feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.