For the 1985 model year, the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg) and a dry weight of 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Suzuki GS 700 E/ES 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 700 E/ES?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES is heavier than about 84.5% of 74 Suzuki sport bikes 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 700 E/ES weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Dry weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 699 cc |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.35 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 533.6 lb (242 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 700 E/ES weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 518.1 lb (235 kg) for wet/running weight and 504.9 lb (229 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 700 E/ES heavy compared with other Suzuki sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 84th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.62 US gal (17.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 28.7 lb (13 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 533.6 lb (242 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 13.2 lb (6 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.35 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki GS 700 E/ES above or below the typical Suzuki sport bike weight?
The model sits about 71.7 lb (32.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki sport bike weight used on this page.
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.