For the 1999 model year, the Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 537.9 lb (244 kg).
Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit is heavier than about 86.4% of 129 Suzuki 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 GSF 1200 SA Bandit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 537.9 lb (244 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,157 cc |
| Torque | 67.1 lb-ft (91 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.48 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.15 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 537.9 lb (244 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 GSF 1200 SA Bandit lighter or heavier than other Suzuki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 86.4% of 129 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 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 GSF 1200 SA Bandit and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 717.9 lb (325.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.48 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.15 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 GSF 1200 SA Bandit above or below the typical Suzuki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg), the model is roughly 112.4 lb (51 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Suzuki GSF 1200 SA Bandit weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.