Across the 1985 and 1987 model years, the Suzuki RG 400 Gamma motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 399 lb (181 kg) and dry weights ranging from 339.5 lb (154 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki RG 400 Gamma 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 RG 400 Gamma?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RG 400 Gamma is lighter than about 66.7% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles 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 RG 400 Gamma weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 399 lb (181 kg) |
| Dry weight | 339.5 lb (154 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 397.4 cc to 400 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 100.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 9.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 375.6 lb (170.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RG 400 Gamma weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki RG 400 Gamma weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 399 lb (181 kg), while dry weight is 339.5 lb (154 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki RG 400 Gamma weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 66.7% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki RG 400 Gamma model years the same weight?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 1985. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1987.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki RG 400 Gamma?
A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki RG 400 Gamma weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 579 lb (262.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Suzuki RG 400 Gamma weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 375.6 lb (170.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki RG 400 Gamma dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 59.5 lb (27 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How many cc does the Suzuki RG 400 Gamma have per pound?
The model has about 1 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Suzuki RG 400 Gamma compare with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 26.5 lb (12 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg) in this dataset.
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.