For the 1988 model year, the Suzuki GSX-R 250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 304.2 lb (138 kg).
Suzuki GSX-R 250 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GSX-R 250?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-R 250 is lighter than about 83.3% of 27 Suzuki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GSX-R 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc |
| Power | 45 hp |
| Torque | 17.7 lb-ft (24 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14.79 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.76 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.82 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.82 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 122.7 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX-R 250 weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GSX-R 250 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 304.2 lb (138 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R 250 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 17th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
What is the combined Suzuki GSX-R 250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 484.2 lb (219.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki GSX-R 250 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 14.79 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 45th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.
Is the listed Suzuki GSX-R 250 weight ready to ride?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Suzuki GSX-R 250 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 5.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Suzuki GSX-R 250 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.82 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Suzuki GSX-R 250 compare with the median Suzuki sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki sport bike weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 92.6 lb (42 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Suzuki GSX-R 250 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.