For the 1981 model year, the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 385.8 lb (175 kg).
Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk is lighter than about 69% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 GSX 250 E Black Hawk weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 385.8 lb (175 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.65 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 154.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 385.8 lb (175 kg).
Is the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 31st weight percentile among 129 Suzuki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 565.8 lb (256.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 39.7 lb (18 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk 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.