Across the 2001, 2002 and 2003 model years, the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 485 lb (220 kg).
Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit is heavier than about 72.2% of 18 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 485 lb (220 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,157 cc |
| Torque | 67.1 lb-ft (91 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2001 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.23 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.39 cc / lb to 2.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.8 lb / 100 cc to 41.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 504.6 lb (228.9 kg) to 517.9 lb (234.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit dry weight?
The available dry weight is 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 485 lb (220 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit lighter or heavier than other Suzuki naked bikes?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 72.2% of 18 naked bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2001-2003 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 504.6 lb (228.9 kg) to 517.9 lb (234.9 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 504.6 lb (228.9 kg) to 517.9 lb (234.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
What is the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.23 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.39 cc per lb to 2.45 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.