Across 4 covered model years from 1996 to 2000, the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 467.4 lb (212 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg).
Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. 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 N Bandit?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 1200 N 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 N Bandit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 467.4 lb (212 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,157 cc |
| Power | 98 hp |
| Torque | 66.9 lb-ft (90.7 Nm) to 68.6 lb-ft (93 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 20.68 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.23 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.47 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.44 cc / lb to 2.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.4 lb / 100 cc to 41 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 503 lb (228.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit weigh?
The source data gives 467.4 lb (212 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 72nd percentile among 18 compatible Suzuki naked bikes.
Are all Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 20.68 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 503 lb (228.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 14.23 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.47 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.