Across the 1978, 1979 and 1981 model years, the Suzuki GS 400 E motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 407.9 lb (185 kg).
Suzuki GS 400 E 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 GS 400 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 400 E is lighter than about 71.3% of 47 Suzuki naked 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 GS 400 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 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 | 6.62 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 15.11 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.98 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 102.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 400 E weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GS 400 E wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 407.9 lb (185 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 GS 400 E lighter or heavier than other Suzuki naked bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 29th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki GS 400 E 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 GS 400 E?
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 GS 400 E and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 587.9 lb (266.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki GS 400 E power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 6.62 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 34th percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Suzuki GS 400 E total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.6% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Suzuki GS 400 E engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.98 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Suzuki GS 400 E from the median Suzuki naked bike weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 28.7 lb (13 kg) lighter.
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.