Suzuki GS 250 T Weight (348lb)

Quick answer

For the 1980 model year, the Suzuki GS 250 T motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 348.3 lb (158 kg).

Dry weight348.3 lb (158 kg)
Model years covered
1980

Suzuki GS 250 T weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GS 250 T?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 250 T is lighter than about 70.5% of 22 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
348.3 lb (158 kg)
22 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 445.3 lb (202 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight348.3 lb (158 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider498.3 lb (226 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.9% of total mass
180 lb rider528.3 lb (239.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.9% of total mass
210 lb rider558.3 lb (253.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.4% of total mass

Suzuki GS 250 T weight & related specs

Model years covered 1980
Dry weight 348.3 lb (158 kg)
Engine displacement 250 cc

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.72 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 139.3 lb / 100 cc

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 250 T is lighter than about 70.5% of 22 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

Suzuki GS 250 T weight FAQ

What is the Suzuki GS 250 T dry weight?

The available dry weight is 348.3 lb (158 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Suzuki GS 250 T lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 30th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

What is the combined Suzuki GS 250 T and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 528.3 lb (239.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Suzuki GS 250 T weight ready to ride?

No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.

How large is the Suzuki GS 250 T engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 0.72 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Is the Suzuki GS 250 T above or below the typical Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg), the model is roughly 97 lb (44 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Suzuki GS 250 T weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

Official information note

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.