Across 5 covered model years from 2008 to 2014, the Suzuki GS500F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 438.7 lb (199 kg) and dry weights ranging from 396.8 lb (180 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GS500F 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 GS500F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS500F is lighter than about 64.2% 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 GS500F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 438.7 lb (199 kg) |
| Dry weight | 396.8 lb (180 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 | 1.11 cc / lb to 1.23 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 81.5 lb / 100 cc to 90.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.5% to 8.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 429.7 lb (194.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS500F weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki GS500F weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 438.7 lb (199 kg) for wet/running weight and 396.8 lb (180 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 GS500F heavy compared with other Suzuki sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 36th percentile among 74 compatible Suzuki sport bikes.
Does the Suzuki GS500F weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki GS500F fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GS500F with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 618.7 lb (280.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Suzuki GS500F weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 429.7 lb (194.9 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 large is the Suzuki GS500F engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.11 cc per lb to 1.23 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Suzuki GS500F years?
The usable year data ranges from 396.8 lb (180 kg) in 2008 to 438.7 lb (199 kg) in 2009-2014.
Is the Suzuki GS500F above or below the typical Suzuki sport bike weight?
The model sits about 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) lighter 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.