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).
Suzuki GSX 550 EF weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
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.
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 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
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
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.
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.