For the 1978 model year, the Suzuki GS 1000 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 562.2 lb (255 kg) and a dry weight of 511.5 lb (232 kg).
Suzuki GS 1000 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 1000?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 1000 is heavier than about 90.7% of 27 Suzuki classic 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 GS 1000 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Dry weight | 511.5 lb (232 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 997 cc |
| Torque | 61.5 lb-ft (83.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.77 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 544.3 lb (246.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 1000 weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki GS 1000 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 562.2 lb (255 kg) for wet/running weight and 511.5 lb (232 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki GS 1000 heavy compared with other Suzuki classic motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 91st weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Suzuki GS 1000 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 1000 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 742.2 lb (336.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much heavier is the Suzuki GS 1000 with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 544.3 lb (246.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Suzuki GS 1000?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 50.7 lb (23 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Suzuki GS 1000 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Suzuki GS 1000 torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.94 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Suzuki GS 1000 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.77 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.