Suzuki GSX 1100 F Weight (602lb)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 1988 to 1992, the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 601.9 lb (273 kg).

Wet / running weight601.9 lb (273 kg)
Fuel capacity5.55 US gal (21 L)
Full tank fuel weight34.5 lb (15.6 kg)
Power / 100 lb16.62 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
19881989199019911992

Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) is heavier than about 91.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
601.9 lb (273 kg)
30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 523.6 lb (237.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight601.9 lb (273 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 rider751.9 lb (341 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80% of total mass
180 lb rider781.9 lb (354.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77% of total mass
210 lb rider811.9 lb (368.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.1% of total mass

Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 601.9 lb (273 kg)
Engine displacement 1,127 cc
Power 100 hp
Fuel capacity 5.55 US gal (21 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 34.5 lb (15.6 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 16.62 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 6.02 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.87 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 53.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.7%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) is heavier than about 91.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) of fuel when full.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 16.62 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) weight FAQ

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 601.9 lb (273 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles?

Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 92nd weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.

Does the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1988-1992 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 781.9 lb (354.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 16.62 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 34th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.

How many cc does the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) have per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.87 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

How does the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) compare with the median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight?

The model sits about 78.3 lb (35.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (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.

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.