Across 6 covered model years from 2011 to 2018, the Suzuki GSX1250FA motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 566.6 lb (257 kg).
Suzuki GSX1250FA weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GSX1250FA?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX1250FA is heavier than about 93.2% of 74 Suzuki sport bikes 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 GSX1250FA weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 566.6 lb (257 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,250 cc to 1,255 cc |
| Power | 97 hp |
| Torque | 79.7 lb-ft (108 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 17.12 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.06 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.21 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.1 lb / 100 cc to 45.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX1250FA weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX1250FA ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 566.6 lb (257 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki GSX1250FA heavy compared with other Suzuki sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 93rd weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki GSX1250FA weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki GSX1250FA fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX1250FA with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 746.6 lb (338.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSX1250FA have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 17.12 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 31st percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki GSX1250FA torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.06 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Suzuki GSX1250FA engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.21 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki GSX1250FA above or below the typical Suzuki sport bike weight?
The model sits about 120.2 lb (54.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki sport bike weight used on this page.
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.