Across the 1999, 2000 and 2001 model years, the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) and dry weights ranging from 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GSF 600 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 600 Bandit?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit is heavier than about 65.3% of 36 Suzuki allround models 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 GSF 600 Bandit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) |
| Dry weight | 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc to 600 cc |
| Power | 78 hp |
| Torque | 39.8 lb-ft (54 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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 | 17.34 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.77 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.1 lb-ft / 100 lb to 8.86 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.22 cc / lb to 1.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 75 lb / 100 cc to 82.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% to 7.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 482.6 lb (218.9 kg) to 489.8 lb (222.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1999-2001 years, listed wet/running weight is 491.6 lb (223 kg) and listed dry weight is 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit lighter or heavier than other Suzuki allround models?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 65.3% of 36 allround models using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1999-2001 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki GSF 600 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 671.6 lb (304.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 17.34 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 82nd percentile within the compatible Suzuki allround power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 482.6 lb (218.9 kg) to 489.8 lb (222.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.1 lb-ft per 100 lb to 8.86 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 many cc does the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.22 cc per lb to 1.33 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.