Across the 1981 and 1988 model years, the Suzuki GS 450 S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 421.1 lb (191 kg).
Suzuki GS 450 S 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 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 450 S is lighter than about 58.5% of 129 Suzuki 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 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 421.1 lb (191 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 448 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1981 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 | 1.06 cc / lb to 1.09 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.5 lb / 100 cc to 94 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 6.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 450 S weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 450 S ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 421.1 lb (191 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki GS 450 S heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 41st percentile among 129 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.
Does the Suzuki GS 450 S weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki GS 450 S fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 450 S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 595.6 lb (270.1 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Suzuki GS 450 S displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.06 cc per lb to 1.09 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Suzuki GS 450 S weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GS 450 S 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.