Across 7 covered model years from 1980 to 1988, the Suzuki GS 450 L motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 403.4 lb (183 kg) to 416.7 lb (189 kg).
Suzuki GS 450 L weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 450 L?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 450 L is lighter than about 82.4% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GS 450 L weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 403.4 lb (183 kg) to 416.7 lb (189 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 448 cc |
| Power | 27 hp to 42 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.69 hp / 100 lb to 10.08 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.92 lb / hp to 14.94 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.08 cc / lb to 1.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 90.1 lb / 100 cc to 93 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 450 L weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GS 450 L wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 403.4 lb (183 kg) to 416.7 lb (189 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 450 L lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 18th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki GS 450 L years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GS 450 L?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 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 450 L and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 583.4 lb (264.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki GS 450 L power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 6.69 hp per 100 lb to 10.08 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 20th percentile within the compatible Suzuki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Suzuki GS 450 L total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.3% to 4.5% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Suzuki GS 450 L engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.08 cc per lb to 1.11 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Suzuki GS 450 L from the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 601.9 lb (273 kg), the model is roughly 198.4 lb (90 kg) lighter.
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.