Across 6 covered model years from 1973 to 1978, the Suzuki GT 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 341.7 lb (155 kg) to 363.8 lb (165 kg).
Suzuki GT 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 GT 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GT 250 is lighter than about 79.8% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GT 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 341.7 lb (155 kg) to 363.8 lb (165 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 247 cc |
| Power | 26 hp to 32 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
The 1973 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 | 7.61 hp / 100 lb to 9.36 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.68 lb / hp to 13.14 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.68 cc / lb to 0.72 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 138.3 lb / 100 cc to 147.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GT 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GT 250 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 341.7 lb (155 kg) to 363.8 lb (165 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Suzuki GT 250 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 79.8% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki GT 250 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GT 250?
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 GT 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 521.7 lb (236.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki GT 250 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7.61 hp per 100 lb to 9.36 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 41st percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki GT 250 displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.68 cc per lb to 0.72 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Suzuki GT 250 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 94.8 lb (43 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Suzuki GT 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.