Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana Weight (353lb)

Quick answer

For the 1992 model year, the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 352.7 lb (160 kg).

Dry weight352.7 lb (160 kg)
Fuel capacity4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full tank fuel weight27.9 lb (12.7 kg)
Model years covered
1992

Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana is heavier than about 51.4% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
352.7 lb (160 kg)
108 Suzuki motorcyclesMedian: 345 lb (156.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight352.7 lb (160 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 rider502.7 lb (228 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.2% of total mass
180 lb rider532.7 lb (241.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.2% of total mass
210 lb rider562.7 lb (255.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.7% of total mass

Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana weight & related specs

Model years covered 1992
Dry weight 352.7 lb (160 kg)
Engine displacement 248 cc
Torque 19.5 lb-ft (26.4 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 27.9 lb (12.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 5.52 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.7 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 142.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.9%
Weight with full tank 380.7 lb (172.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana is heavier than about 51.4% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.49 US gal (17 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.

Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana weigh?

The source data gives 352.7 lb (160 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana weight compare with similar Suzukis?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 51st percentile for weight among 108 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana?

A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 532.7 lb (241.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 380.7 lb (172.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana full-tank weight estimate?

The page calculates about 380.7 lb (172.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.

What is the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 5.52 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana engine for its weight?

The model has about 0.7 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana above or below the typical Suzuki motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) heavier than the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 345 lb (156.5 kg) in this dataset.

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.