Suzuki GSX 1100 EF Weight (564lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1985, 1986 and 1987 model years, the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 564.4 lb (256 kg).

Wet / running weight564.4 lb (256 kg)
Fuel capacity5.28 US gal (20 L)
Full tank fuel weight32.8 lb (14.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb21.62 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
198519861987

Suzuki GSX 1100 EF weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.

Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF is heavier than about 95.8% of 36 Suzuki allround models with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
564.4 lb (256 kg)
36 Suzuki allround modelsMedian: 403.3 lb (182.9 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight564.4 lb (256 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider714.4 lb (324 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79% of total mass
180 lb rider744.4 lb (337.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.8% of total mass
210 lb rider774.4 lb (351.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.9% of total mass

Suzuki GSX 1100 EF weight & related specs

Model years covered 1985, 1986, 1987
Wet / running weight 564.4 lb (256 kg)
Engine displacement 1,135 cc
Power 122 hp
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 available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 21.62 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 4.63 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 2.01 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 49.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.8%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF is heavier than about 95.8% of 36 Suzuki allround models with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 21.62 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Suzuki GSX 1100 EF weight FAQ

What is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 564.4 lb (256 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF lighter or heavier than other Suzuki allround models?

Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 95.8% of 36 allround models using the same weight basis.

Which Suzuki GSX 1100 EF 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 GSX 1100 EF?

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. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Suzuki GSX 1100 EF and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 744.4 lb (337.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 21.62 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 92nd percentile within the compatible Suzuki allround power-to-weight comparison.

How much of the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.8% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.

What is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 2.01 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 GSX 1100 EF from the median Suzuki allround weight?

Compared with the median Suzuki allround weight of 403.3 lb (182.9 kg), the model is roughly 161 lb (73.1 kg) heavier.

Official information note

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.