Across 5 covered model years from 1979 to 1986, the Suzuki GS 550 L motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) and dry weights ranging from 410.1 lb (186 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GS 550 L weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GS 550 L?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 550 L is lighter than about 71.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 550 L weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) |
| Dry weight | 410.1 lb (186 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 543 cc to 572 cc |
| Power | 48 hp |
| Torque | 36.9 lb-ft (50 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1979 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 | 9.76 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.24 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb to 1.39 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 71.7 lb / 100 cc to 90.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 550 L weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki GS 550 L weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 491.6 lb (223 kg) for wet/running weight and 410.1 lb (186 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki GS 550 L heavy compared with other Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 28th weight percentile among 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Suzuki GS 550 L weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1986 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1986.
How much does the Suzuki GS 550 L fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 550 L with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 671.6 lb (304.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GS 550 L have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.76 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 3rd percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Suzuki GS 550 L have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.1 cc per lb to 1.39 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki GS 550 L compare with the median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 32 lb (14.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GS 550 L feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.