For the 1982 model year, the Suzuki GS1100GK motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 639.3 lb (290 kg).
Suzuki GS1100GK weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GS1100GK?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS1100GK is lighter than about 62.5% of 12 Suzuki touring 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 GS1100GK weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 639.3 lb (290 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,074 cc |
| Power | 94 hp |
| Torque | 63.4 lb-ft (86 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14.7 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.8 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.92 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.68 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS1100GK weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GS1100GK weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 639.3 lb (290 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Suzuki GS1100GK weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 38th percentile for weight among 12 compatible Suzuki touring motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GS1100GK?
A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GS1100GK weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 819.3 lb (371.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki GS1100GK strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 14.7 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Suzuki touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Suzuki GS1100GK have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 9.92 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Suzuki GS1100GK displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.68 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Suzuki GS1100GK weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 44.2 lb (20.1 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki touring motorcycle weight of 683.5 lb (310.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Suzuki GS1100GK easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.