For the 2002 model year, the Suzuki GS 1200 SS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 463 lb (210 kg).
Suzuki GS 1200 SS weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 1200 SS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 1200 SS is heavier than about 73.6% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GS 1200 SS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,156 cc |
| Torque | 69.3 lb-ft (94 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 | 14.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 495.8 lb (224.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 1200 SS weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GS 1200 SS dry weight?
The available dry weight is 463 lb (210 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Suzuki GS 1200 SS lighter or heavier than other Suzuki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 73.6% of 108 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GS 1200 SS?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki GS 1200 SS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 643 lb (291.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Suzuki GS 1200 SS weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 495.8 lb (224.9 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Suzuki GS 1200 SS with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 495.8 lb (224.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki GS 1200 SS total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 7.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Suzuki GS 1200 SS torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.98 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Suzuki GS 1200 SS engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.5 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.