Across 11 covered model years from 2012 to 2025, the Suzuki DR-Z50 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 119 lb (54 kg).
Suzuki DR-Z50 weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z50?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z50 is lighter than about 98.6% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road 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 DR-Z50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 119 lb (54 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Power | 3.9 hp |
| Torque | 2.5 lb-ft (3.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 0.79 US gal (3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 4.9 lb (2.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 30.53 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.41 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 243 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z50 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki DR-Z50 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 119 lb (54 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Suzuki DR-Z50 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 98.6% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki DR-Z50 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki DR-Z50?
A full tank works out to about 4.9 lb (2.2 kg) from the listed 0.79 US gal (3 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki DR-Z50 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 299 lb (135.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z50 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 3.28 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 3rd percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Suzuki DR-Z50 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 2.11 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Suzuki DR-Z50 displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.41 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Suzuki DR-Z50 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 198.4 lb (90 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 317.5 lb (144 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.