Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional Weight (386lb)

Quick answer

For the 1986 model year, the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 385.8 lb (175 kg).

Dry weight385.8 lb (175 kg)
Fuel capacity2.97 US gal (11.25 L)
Full tank fuel weight18.5 lb (8.4 kg)
Model years covered
1986

Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional 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 Traditional?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional is heavier than about 57.9% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
385.8 lb (175 kg)
108 Suzuki motorcyclesMedian: 345 lb (156.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight385.8 lb (175 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 rider535.8 lb (243 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72% of total mass
180 lb rider565.8 lb (256.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.2% of total mass
210 lb rider595.8 lb (270.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64.8% of total mass

Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional weight & related specs

Model years covered 1986
Dry weight 385.8 lb (175 kg)
Engine displacement 250 cc
Fuel capacity 2.97 US gal (11.25 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 18.5 lb (8.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.65 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 154.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.8%
Weight with full tank 404.3 lb (183.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional is heavier than about 57.9% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.97 US gal (11.25 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 18.5 lb (8.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.

Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional weigh?

The source data gives 385.8 lb (175 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

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

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 58th percentile for weight among 108 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.

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

A full tank works out to about 18.5 lb (8.4 kg) from the listed 2.97 US gal (11.25 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

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

The approximate combined total is 565.8 lb (256.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

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

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 404.3 lb (183.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

How much heavier is the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 404.3 lb (183.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

How many cc does the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional have per pound?

The model has about 0.65 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional compare with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 40.8 lb (18.5 kg) heavier than the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 345 lb (156.5 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

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.