Across 5 covered model years from 1996 to 2003, the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 449.7 lb (204 kg).
Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit weight overview
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
How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit is lighter than about 52.8% of 18 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 449.7 lb (204 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc to 600 cc |
| Power | 78 hp |
| Torque | 39.8 lb-ft (54 Nm) to 72.3 lb-ft (98 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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 | 17.96 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.57 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.87 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.73 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.33 cc / lb to 1.39 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.1 lb / 100 cc to 75 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 482.6 lb (218.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit weigh?
The source data gives 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 449.7 lb (204 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 47th percentile for weight among 18 compatible Suzuki naked bikes.
Are all Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 613.2 lb (278.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 17.96 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 69th percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 482.6 lb (218.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much torque does the Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 8.87 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.73 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 600 N Bandit displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.33 cc per lb to 1.39 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.