Across the 2008, 2011 and 2012 model years, the Suzuki GSR 400 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 474 lb (215 kg) and dry weights ranging from 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GSR 400 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GSR 400?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSR 400 is heavier than about 77% of 74 Suzuki sport bikes 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 GSR 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Dry weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc |
| Power | 52.3 hp to 60.4 hp |
| Torque | 27.3 lb-ft (37 Nm) to 28.8 lb-ft (39 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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 | 12.74 hp / 100 lb to 12.82 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.8 lb / hp to 7.85 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.07 lb-ft / 100 lb to 6.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.84 cc / lb to 0.98 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 102.5 lb / 100 cc to 119.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% to 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 434.1 lb (196.9 kg) to 489.2 lb (221.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSR 400 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GSR 400 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 474 lb (215 kg), while dry weight is 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki GSR 400 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 77th percentile among 74 compatible Suzuki sport bikes.
Are all Suzuki GSR 400 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 GSR 400?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GSR 400 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 654 lb (296.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki GSR 400 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 12.74 hp per 100 lb to 12.82 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 18th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Suzuki GSR 400 weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 434.1 lb (196.9 kg) to 489.2 lb (221.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki GSR 400 dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 11 lb (5 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Suzuki GSR 400 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 6.07 lb-ft per 100 lb to 6.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.