Across 4 covered model years from 1985 to 1988, the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 337.3 lb (153 kg).
Suzuki RG 250 Gamma weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma is lighter than about 72.1% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles 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 RG 250 Gamma weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 337.3 lb (153 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 247 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.73 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 136.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RG 250 Gamma weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 337.3 lb (153 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 72.1% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki RG 250 Gamma model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1985-1988 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 517.3 lb (234.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 8.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.73 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma from the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 88.2 lb (40 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Suzuki RG 250 Gamma 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.