For the 2000 model year, the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 363.8 lb (165 kg).
Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. 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
How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit is lighter than about 80.6% of 18 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 363.8 lb (165 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc |
| Torque | 18.8 lb-ft (25.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.17 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.68 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 146.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 381.8 lb (173.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weigh?
The source data gives 363.8 lb (165 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 80.6% of 18 Suzuki naked bikes with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 543.8 lb (246.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 381.8 lb (173.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 381.8 lb (173.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 5.17 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Suzuki GSF 250 V Bandit engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.68 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.