For the 1980 model year, the Suzuki GSX 250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 385.8 lb (175 kg).
Suzuki GSX 250 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 250 is lighter than about 69% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GSX 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 385.8 lb (175 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 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 | 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GSX 250 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 385.8 lb (175 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Suzuki GSX 250 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 69% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX 250?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GSX 250 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 wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Suzuki GSX 250 engine for its weight?
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.
Is the Suzuki GSX 250 above or below the typical Suzuki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 39.7 lb (18 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Suzuki GSX 250 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.
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.