Across 5 covered model years from 2008 to 2012, the Suzuki GZ250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 330.7 lb (150 kg) and dry weights ranging from 302 lb (137 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GZ250 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.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GZ250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GZ250 is lighter than about 56.9% of 36 Suzuki allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 GZ250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 330.7 lb (150 kg) |
| Dry weight | 302 lb (137 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) to 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) to 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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
| Displacement per pound | 0.75 cc / lb to 0.82 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 121.3 lb / 100 cc to 132.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 7.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 325 lb (147.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GZ250 weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GZ250 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2008-2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 330.7 lb (150 kg) and listed dry weight is 302 lb (137 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki GZ250 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki allround models?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 43rd percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
Which Suzuki GZ250 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 GZ250?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) to 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) to 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki GZ250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 510.7 lb (231.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How heavy is the Suzuki GZ250 after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 325 lb (147.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Suzuki GZ250 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.75 cc per lb 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 GZ250 compare with the median Suzuki allround weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki allround weight of 403.3 lb (182.9 kg), the model is roughly 72.6 lb (32.9 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Suzuki GZ250 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.