Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit Weight (364lb)

Quick answer

For the 2000 model year, the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 363.8 lb (165 kg).

Dry weight363.8 lb (165 kg)
Fuel capacity2.91 US gal (11 L)
Full tank fuel weight18.1 lb (8.2 kg)
Model years covered
2000

Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit is lighter than about 80.6% of 18 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
363.8 lb (165 kg)
18 Suzuki naked bikesMedian: 441.5 lb (200.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight363.8 lb (165 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider513.8 lb (233 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.8% of total mass
180 lb rider543.8 lb (246.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.9% of total mass
210 lb rider573.8 lb (260.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.4% of total mass

Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weight & related specs

Model years covered 2000
Dry weight 363.8 lb (165 kg)
Engine displacement 248 cc
Torque 18.8 lb-ft (25.5 Nm)
Fuel capacity 2.91 US gal (11 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 18.1 lb (8.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 5.17 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.68 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 146.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5%
Weight with full tank 381.8 lb (173.2 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit is lighter than about 80.6% of 18 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.91 US gal (11 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.

Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weigh?

The source data gives 363.8 lb (165 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weight compare with similar Suzukis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 80.6% of 18 Suzuki naked bikes with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit?

A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 543.8 lb (246.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 381.8 lb (173.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What does the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weigh with a full tank?

Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 381.8 lb (173.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.

How much of the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

How does Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit torque compare with its weight?

Available data gives 5.17 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

What is the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 0.68 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Official information note

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.