Suzuki GS 400 Weight (408lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1976 and 1977 model years, the Suzuki GS 400 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 407.9 lb (185 kg).

Wet / running weight407.9 lb (185 kg)
Fuel capacity3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full tank fuel weight23 lb (10.4 kg)
Model years covered
19761977

Suzuki GS 400 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GS 400?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 400 is lighter than about 95.8% of 12 Suzuki touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
407.9 lb (185 kg)
12 Suzuki touring motorcyclesMedian: 683.5 lb (310.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight407.9 lb (185 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider557.9 lb (253 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.1% of total mass
180 lb rider587.9 lb (266.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.4% of total mass
210 lb rider617.9 lb (280.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66% of total mass

Suzuki GS 400 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1976, 1977
Wet / running weight 407.9 lb (185 kg)
Engine displacement 398 cc
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 23 lb (10.4 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.98 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 102.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 400 is lighter than about 95.8% of 12 Suzuki touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg) of fuel when full.

Suzuki GS 400 weight FAQ

How heavy is the Suzuki GS 400 ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 407.9 lb (185 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Suzuki GS 400 heavy compared with other Suzuki touring motorcycles?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 4th weight percentile among 12 Suzuki touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

Does the Suzuki GS 400 weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1976-1977 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Suzuki GS 400 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 GS 400 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 587.9 lb (266.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

What is the Suzuki GS 400 displacement per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.98 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

What is the Suzuki GS 400 weight difference versus the category median?

The model sits about 275.7 lb (125.1 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki touring motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Suzuki GS 400 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.

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.