For the 1981 model year, the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 416.7 lb (189 kg).
Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) is lighter than about 57.4% 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 450 L (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 416.7 lb (189 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 448 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.08 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 93 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 416.7 lb (189 kg).
Is the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 43rd percentile among 129 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.
How much does the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 596.7 lb (270.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.08 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) above or below the typical Suzuki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 8.8 lb (4 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.