Across 6 covered model years from 1996 to 2003, the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg).
Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit 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. 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 S Bandit?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit is heavier than about 89.3% of 14 Suzuki allround models 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 S Bandit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 496 lb (225 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) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 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 | 20.21 hp / 100 lb to 20.77 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.81 lb / hp to 4.95 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.65 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.23 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.33 cc / lb to 2.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.8 lb / 100 cc to 42.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% to 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 503 lb (228.2 kg) to 517.9 lb (234.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit?
Listed dry weight is 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit heavy compared with other Suzuki allround models?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 89th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 665 lb (301.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 20.21 hp per 100 lb to 20.77 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 81st percentile within the compatible Suzuki allround power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 503 lb (228.2 kg) to 517.9 lb (234.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.65 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.23 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.33 cc per lb to 2.45 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.