Suzuki GSX 400 Weight (428lb)

Quick answer

For the 1980 model year, the Suzuki GSX 400 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 427.7 lb (194 kg).

Wet / running weight427.7 lb (194 kg)
Fuel capacity3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full tank fuel weight23 lb (10.4 kg)
Model years covered
1980

Suzuki GSX 400 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.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 400?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 400 is heavier than about 51.2% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
427.7 lb (194 kg)
129 Suzuki motorcyclesMedian: 425.5 lb (193 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight427.7 lb (194 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider577.7 lb (262 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74% of total mass
180 lb rider607.7 lb (275.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.4% of total mass
210 lb rider637.7 lb (289.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.1% of total mass

Suzuki GSX 400 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1980
Wet / running weight 427.7 lb (194 kg)
Engine displacement 399 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 0.93 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 107.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.4%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 400 is heavier than about 51.2% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.7 US gal (14 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 23 lb (10.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.

Suzuki GSX 400 weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GSX 400 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 427.7 lb (194 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 weight compare with similar Suzukis?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 51st percentile for weight among 129 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX 400?

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 400 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 607.7 lb (275.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Suzuki GSX 400 displacement per pound?

The model has about 0.93 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 400 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.