Across the 2009 and 2014 model years, the Suzuki GS500 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 425.5 lb (193 kg) and dry weights ranging from 383.6 lb (174 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GS500 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GS500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS500 is lighter than about 69.6% 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 GS500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Dry weight | 383.6 lb (174 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 487 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.14 cc / lb to 1.27 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.8 lb / 100 cc to 87.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.7% to 8.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 416.5 lb (188.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS500 weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GS500 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2009 and 2014 years, listed wet/running weight is 425.5 lb (193 kg) and listed dry weight is 383.6 lb (174 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki GS500 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 30th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki GS500 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GS500?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki GS500 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 605.5 lb (274.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Suzuki GS500 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 416.5 lb (188.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki GS500 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 7.7% to 8.6% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
What is the Suzuki GS500 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.14 cc per lb to 1.27 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Suzuki GS500 from the median Suzuki sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki sport bike weight of 446.4 lb (202.5 kg), the model is roughly 20.9 lb (9.5 kg) lighter.
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.