Across 9 covered model years from 1988 to 2000, the Suzuki GSX 600 F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg) and dry weights ranging from 445.3 lb (202 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GSX 600 F 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 600 F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 600 F is lighter than about 71.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring 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 600 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Dry weight | 445.3 lb (202 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc to 600 cc |
| Power | 80 hp to 86 hp |
| Torque | 39.8 lb-ft (54 Nm) to 42.8 lb-ft (58 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1988 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 17.45 hp / 100 lb to 19.31 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.18 lb / hp to 5.73 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.04 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.19 cc / lb to 1.35 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.2 lb / 100 cc to 84.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 7.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 491.4 lb (222.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 600 F weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki GSX 600 F weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg) for wet/running weight and 445.3 lb (202 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 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 600 F heavy compared with other Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 28th weight percentile among 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Suzuki GSX 600 F weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki GSX 600 F 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 600 F with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 671.6 lb (304.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSX 600 F have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 17.45 hp per 100 lb to 19.31 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Suzuki GSX 600 F weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 491.4 lb (222.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Suzuki GSX 600 F have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.04 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.61 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Suzuki GSX 600 F displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.19 cc per lb to 1.35 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.