Across the 2010, 2011 and 2017 model years, the Suzuki Gladius 400 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 438.7 lb (199 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg) and dry weights ranging from 454.2 lb (206 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki Gladius 400 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki Gladius 400?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Gladius 400 is heavier than about 69.1% 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 Gladius 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 438.7 lb (199 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Dry weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc to 399 cc |
| Power | 55 hp |
| Torque | 30.2 lb-ft (41 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 23.8 lb (10.8 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.11 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.26 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.66 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.88 cc / lb to 0.91 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 110 lb / 100 cc to 114.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% to 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 477.1 lb (216.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Gladius 400 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki Gladius 400 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 438.7 lb (199 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg), while dry weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki Gladius 400 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 69th percentile among 47 compatible Suzuki naked bikes.
Are all Suzuki Gladius 400 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki Gladius 400?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki Gladius 400 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 626.4 lb (284.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki Gladius 400 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 12.11 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Suzuki Gladius 400 weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 477.1 lb (216.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
What is the Suzuki Gladius 400 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 6.66 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Suzuki Gladius 400 engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.88 cc per lb to 0.91 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.