For the 1981 model year, the Suzuki GS 1000 GL motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 601.9 lb (273 kg).
Suzuki GS 1000 GL weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GS 1000 GL?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 1000 GL is heavier than about 94.2% of 129 Suzuki 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 GS 1000 GL weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 601.9 lb (273 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 997 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.66 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 1000 GL weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GS 1000 GL wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 601.9 lb (273 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Suzuki GS 1000 GL lighter or heavier than other Suzuki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 94.2% of 129 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GS 1000 GL?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Suzuki GS 1000 GL and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 781.9 lb (354.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki GS 1000 GL displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.66 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Suzuki GS 1000 GL weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg), the model is roughly 176.4 lb (80 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Suzuki GS 1000 GL weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.