Across the 1989, 1991 and 1992 model years, the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 350.5 lb (159 kg) to 372.6 lb (169 kg).
Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma is lighter than about 85.8% of 74 Suzuki sport 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 RGV 250 Gamma weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 350.5 lb (159 kg) to 372.6 lb (169 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 56 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1989 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 | 15.03 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.65 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.67 cc / lb to 0.71 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 140.8 lb / 100 cc to 149.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.1% to 8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 350.5 lb (159 kg) to 372.6 lb (169 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma heavy compared with other Suzuki sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 14th weight percentile among 74 Suzuki sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 552.6 lb (250.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.03 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 23rd percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.67 cc per lb to 0.71 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma years?
The usable year data ranges from 350.5 lb (159 kg) in 1989 to 372.6 lb (169 kg) in 1991-1992.
Is the Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma above or below the typical Suzuki sport bike weight?
The model sits about 73.9 lb (33.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki sport bike weight used on this page.
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.