Across the 2015 and 2016 model years, the Suzuki GW250Z motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 403.4 lb (183 kg).
Suzuki GW250Z weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GW250Z?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GW250Z is heavier than about 52.8% of 36 Suzuki allround models 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 GW250Z weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 403.4 lb (183 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc |
| Power | 24.1 hp |
| Torque | 16.2 lb-ft (22 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 US gal (13.25 L) to 3.51 US gal (13.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) to 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 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 | 5.97 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 16.74 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.02 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.61 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 162.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 5.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GW250Z weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GW250Z wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 403.4 lb (183 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Suzuki GW250Z lighter or heavier than other Suzuki allround models?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 53rd percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
Which Suzuki GW250Z years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GW250Z?
Based on the supplied 3.5 US gal (13.25 L) to 3.51 US gal (13.3 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) to 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Suzuki GW250Z and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 583.4 lb (264.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki GW250Z power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.97 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 24th percentile within the compatible Suzuki allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Suzuki GW250Z total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.4% to 5.4% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Suzuki GW250Z torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.02 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Suzuki GW250Z engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.61 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.