Suzuki GSX 550 EF Weight (485lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1984 to 1987, the Suzuki GSX 550 EF motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 485 lb (220 kg).

Wet / running weight485 lb (220 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb13.2 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1984198519861987

Suzuki GSX 550 EF weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 550 EF?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 550 EF is lighter than about 81.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
485 lb (220 kg)
30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 523.6 lb (237.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight485 lb (220 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 rider635 lb (288 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.4% of total mass
180 lb rider665 lb (301.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.9% of total mass
210 lb rider695 lb (315.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.8% of total mass

Suzuki GSX 550 EF weight & related specs

Model years covered 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Wet / running weight 485 lb (220 kg)
Engine displacement 572 cc
Power 64 hp
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 available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 13.2 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 7.58 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.18 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 84.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 550 EF is lighter than about 81.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.76 US gal (18 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 13.2 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Suzuki GSX 550 EF weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GSX 550 EF weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 485 lb (220 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Suzuki GSX 550 EF weight compare with similar Suzukis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 81.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Suzuki GSX 550 EF model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1984-1987 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX 550 EF?

A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki GSX 550 EF weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 665 lb (301.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Suzuki GSX 550 EF strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 13.2 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 18th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.

How much of the Suzuki GSX 550 EF total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 6.1% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Suzuki GSX 550 EF engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 1.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Suzuki GSX 550 EF from the median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 38.6 lb (17.5 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 523.6 lb (237.5 kg) in this dataset.

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.