Across the 1981, 1982 and 1983 model years, the Suzuki GSX 250 E motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 385.8 lb (175 kg).
Suzuki GSX 250 E weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 250 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 250 E is lighter than about 77.7% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GSX 250 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 385.8 lb (175 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1981 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 | 7 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.29 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 153.4 lb / 100 cc to 154.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 250 E weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 250 E ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 385.8 lb (175 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki GSX 250 E heavy compared with other Suzuki naked bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 22nd weight percentile among 47 Suzuki naked bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Suzuki GSX 250 E weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki GSX 250 E fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 250 E with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 563.6 lb (255.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSX 250 E have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 38th percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki GSX 250 E displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.65 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Suzuki GSX 250 E weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 52.9 lb (24 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GSX 250 E feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.