Across 8 covered model years from 1995 to 2003, the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg).
Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit weight overview
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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How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit is heavier than about 52.8% 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 600 S Bandit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc to 600 cc |
| Power | 77.5 hp to 78 hp |
| Torque | 39.1 lb-ft (53 Nm) to 73 lb-ft (99 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 1995 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 | 16.9 hp / 100 lb to 18.05 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.54 lb / hp to 5.92 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.69 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.64 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.31 cc / lb to 1.39 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.1 lb / 100 cc to 76.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 489.8 lb (222.2 kg) to 491.4 lb (222.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit?
Listed dry weight is 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 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 600 S Bandit heavy compared with other Suzuki naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 53rd percentile among 18 compatible Suzuki naked bikes.
Does the Suzuki GSF 600 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 600 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 600 S Bandit with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 629.7 lb (285.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 16.9 hp per 100 lb to 18.05 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 56th percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Suzuki GSF 600 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 489.8 lb (222.2 kg) to 491.4 lb (222.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much of the Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.8% to 7.2% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.69 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.64 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.