Across the 1986 and 1987 model years, the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 564.4 lb (256 kg).
Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) is heavier than about 78.3% of 30 Suzuki sport-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 GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 564.4 lb (256 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,135 cc |
| Power | 100 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
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 17.72 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.64 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
Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 564.4 lb (256 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 78th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1986-1987 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) 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 GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 744.4 lb (337.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 17.72 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 68th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.01 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) above or below the typical Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 40.8 lb (18.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.