Across 8 covered model years from 1981 to 1988, the Suzuki GSX 400 E motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 416.7 lb (189 kg).
Suzuki GSX 400 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.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 400 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 400 E is lighter than about 64.8% of 27 Suzuki classic 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 400 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 416.7 lb (189 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 15.43 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.96 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 104.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 400 E weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 400 E ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 416.7 lb (189 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki GSX 400 E heavy compared with other Suzuki classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 35th percentile among 27 compatible Suzuki classic motorcycles.
Does the Suzuki GSX 400 E weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1981-1988 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki GSX 400 E fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 400 E with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 596.7 lb (270.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSX 400 E have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.48 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 30th percentile within the compatible Suzuki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Suzuki GSX 400 E total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.9% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Suzuki GSX 400 E engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.96 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Suzuki GSX 400 E from the median Suzuki classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 13.2 lb (6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.