Across the 1999 and 2000 model years, the Suzuki GSX 1200 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 465.2 lb (211 kg) and dry weights ranging from 465.2 lb (211 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GSX 1200 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 1200?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 1200 is heavier than about 69.8% of 129 Suzuki 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 1200 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) |
| Dry weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,156 cc |
| Torque | 67.1 lb-ft (91 Nm) to 72.3 lb-ft (98 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.43 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 1200 weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki GSX 1200 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 465.2 lb (211 kg) for wet/running weight and 465.2 lb (211 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 GSX 1200 heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 70th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki GSX 1200 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1999-2000 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki GSX 1200 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1200 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 645.2 lb (292.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Suzuki GSX 1200 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.43 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Suzuki GSX 1200 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.49 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki GSX 1200 above or below the typical Suzuki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 39.7 lb (18 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GSX 1200 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.