Across the 1980 and 1981 model years, the Suzuki GN 400 TD motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 341.7 lb (155 kg).
Suzuki GN 400 TD weight overview
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
How heavy is the Suzuki GN 400 TD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GN 400 TD is lighter than about 89.9% of 74 Suzuki sport bikes 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 GN 400 TD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 341.7 lb (155 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 396 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.9 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.66 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.16 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 86.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GN 400 TD weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GN 400 TD wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 341.7 lb (155 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 GN 400 TD lighter or heavier than other Suzuki sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 10th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki GN 400 TD 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 GN 400 TD?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 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 GN 400 TD and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 521.7 lb (236.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki GN 400 TD power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 7.9 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 15th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Suzuki GN 400 TD engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.16 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Suzuki GN 400 TD above or below the typical Suzuki sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki sport bike weight of 446.4 lb (202.5 kg), the model is roughly 104.7 lb (47.5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Suzuki GN 400 TD 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.
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.