Across the 1980 and 1981 model years, the Suzuki GS 1000 G motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 601.9 lb (273 kg) and dry weights ranging from 562.2 lb (255 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GS 1000 G weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 1000 G?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 1000 G is lighter than about 70.8% of 12 Suzuki touring 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 G weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 601.9 lb (273 kg) |
| Dry weight | 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 997 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1980 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.66 cc / lb to 1.77 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.4 lb / 100 cc to 60.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% to 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 598.3 lb (271.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 1000 G weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GS 1000 G weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 601.9 lb (273 kg), while dry weight is 562.2 lb (255 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki GS 1000 G weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 70.8% of 12 Suzuki touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki GS 1000 G model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1980-1981 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GS 1000 G?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GS 1000 G weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 781.9 lb (354.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Suzuki GS 1000 G displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.66 cc per lb to 1.77 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 GS 1000 G weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 81.7 lb (37.1 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki touring motorcycle weight of 683.5 lb (310.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Suzuki GS 1000 G easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.