Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit Weight (370lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1993, 1994 and 1997 model years, the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 363.8 lb (165 kg) to 372.6 lb (169 kg).

Dry weight363.8 lb (165 kg) to 372.6 lb (169 kg)
Fuel capacity4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb14.49 hp / 100 lb to 15.93 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
199319941997

Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit 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. 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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit is heavier than about 54.6% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
370.4 lb (168 kg)
108 Suzuki motorcyclesMedian: 345 lb (156.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight range

Dry weight363.8 lb (165 kg) – 372.6 lb (169 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider520.4 lb (236 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.2% of total mass
180 lb rider550.4 lb (249.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.3% of total mass
210 lb rider580.4 lb (263.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.8% of total mass

Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit weight & related specs

Model years covered 1993, 1994, 1997
Dry weight 363.8 lb (165 kg) to 372.6 lb (169 kg)
Engine displacement 398 cc
Power 54 hp to 59 hp
Torque 26 lb-ft (35.2 Nm) to 28.2 lb-ft (38.3 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 29.6 lb (13.4 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 1993 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.

Dry weight
1994372.6 lb (169 kg)
1997370.4 lb (168 kg)
Fuel capacity
19974.76 US gal (18 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
199729.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Power
199759 hp
Torque
199428.2 lb-ft (38.3 Nm)
199726 lb-ft (35.2 Nm)
Power per 100 lb
199715.93 hp / 100 lb

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 14.49 hp / 100 lb to 15.93 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 6.28 lb / hp to 6.9 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 7.01 lb-ft / 100 lb to 7.58 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.07 cc / lb to 1.09 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 91.4 lb / 100 cc to 93.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.1% to 8%
Weight with full tank 390 lb (176.9 kg) to 399.9 lb (181.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit is heavier than about 54.6% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of fuel when full.
This model changed enough across the covered years that weight should be checked by year. The year-change section highlights the supplied differences.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 14.49 hp per 100 lb to 15.93 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit weight FAQ

How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit?

Listed dry weight is 363.8 lb (165 kg) to 372.6 lb (169 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 400 Bandit heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?

It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 55th percentile among 108 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.

Does the Suzuki GSF 400 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 400 Bandit fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 14.49 hp per 100 lb to 15.93 hp per 100 lb.

Can I treat the Suzuki GSF 400 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 390 lb (176.9 kg) to 399.9 lb (181.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.

What is the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit full-tank weight estimate?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 390 lb (176.9 kg) to 399.9 lb (181.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

How much torque does the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit have per 100 lb?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.01 lb-ft per 100 lb to 7.58 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

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.