For the 2012 model year, the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 560 lb (254 kg) and a dry weight of 535.7 lb (243 kg).
Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA is heavier than about 89.9% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles 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 Bandit 1250 SA weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 560 lb (254 kg) |
| Dry weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,255 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.24 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 566.9 lb (257.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 560 lb (254 kg) for wet/running weight and 535.7 lb (243 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 90th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 740 lb (335.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What does the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 566.9 lb (257.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 24.3 lb (11 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.24 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 134.5 lb (61 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.