Suzuki DS 80 Weight (132lb)

Quick answer

For the 1988 model year, the Suzuki DS 80 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 132.3 lb (60 kg).

Wet / running weight132.3 lb (60 kg)
Fuel capacity1.32 US gal (5 L)
Full tank fuel weight8.2 lb (3.7 kg)
Model years covered
1988

Suzuki DS 80 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki DS 80?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DS 80 is lighter than about 99.6% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
132.3 lb (60 kg)
129 Suzuki motorcyclesMedian: 425.5 lb (193 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight132.3 lb (60 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider282.3 lb (128 kg)bike + rider • bike is 46.9% of total mass
180 lb rider312.3 lb (141.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 42.4% of total mass
210 lb rider342.3 lb (155.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 38.6% of total mass

Suzuki DS 80 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1988
Wet / running weight 132.3 lb (60 kg)
Engine displacement 79.9 cc
Fuel capacity 1.32 US gal (5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.6 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 165.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.2%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DS 80 is lighter than about 99.6% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 1.32 US gal (5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.

Suzuki DS 80 weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki DS 80 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 132.3 lb (60 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Suzuki DS 80 weight compare with similar Suzukis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 99.6% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki DS 80?

A full tank works out to about 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) from the listed 1.32 US gal (5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki DS 80 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 312.3 lb (141.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much of the Suzuki DS 80 total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 6.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Suzuki DS 80 engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 0.6 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 DS 80 from the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 293.2 lb (133 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Suzuki DS 80 easy to move around by hand?

By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.

Official information note

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.