Across 5 covered model years from 1982 to 1987, the Suzuki GSX 1100 E motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 564.4 lb (256 kg) and dry weights ranging from 535.7 lb (243 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GSX 1100 E weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 1100 E is heavier than about 56.7% 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 GSX 1100 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 564.4 lb (256 kg) |
| Dry weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,074 cc to 1,135 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 62.9 lb-ft (85.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1982 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 | 17.72 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.64 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.15 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.9 cc / lb to 2.12 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.2 lb / 100 cc to 52.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 568.6 lb (257.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 1100 E weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GSX 1100 E weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 564.4 lb (256 kg), while dry weight is 535.7 lb (243 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki GSX 1100 E weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 57th percentile for weight among 30 compatible Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Suzuki GSX 1100 E model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX 1100 E?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GSX 1100 E weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 715.7 lb (324.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki GSX 1100 E strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 17.72 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 68th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Suzuki GSX 1100 E with a full tank?
The page calculates about 568.6 lb (257.9 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 much heavier is the Suzuki GSX 1100 E wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 28.7 lb (13 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Suzuki GSX 1100 E torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 11.15 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.