Across the 1981, 1982 and 1983 model years, the Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 434.3 lb (197 kg).
Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana 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 400 F Katana?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana is lighter than about 87.5% of 12 Suzuki touring 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 400 F Katana weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 434.3 lb (197 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Power | 42 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.34 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.92 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 108.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 434.3 lb (197 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 87.5% of 12 Suzuki touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1981-1983 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 614.3 lb (278.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 9.67 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 31st percentile within the compatible Suzuki touring power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana have per pound?
The model has about 0.92 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 400 F Katana compare with the median Suzuki touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 249.2 lb (113.1 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki touring motorcycle weight of 683.5 lb (310.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Suzuki GSX 400 F Katana 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.