Suzuki GSX 600 F Weight (492lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1989 to 1992, the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 491.6 lb (223 kg).

Wet / running weight491.6 lb (223 kg)
Fuel capacity5.28 US gal (20 L)
Full tank fuel weight32.8 lb (14.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb10.17 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1989199019911992

Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) 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 600 F (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) is lighter than about 71.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
491.6 lb (223 kg)
30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 523.6 lb (237.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight491.6 lb (223 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 rider641.6 lb (291 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.6% of total mass
180 lb rider671.6 lb (304.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.2% of total mass
210 lb rider701.6 lb (318.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.1% of total mass

Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 491.6 lb (223 kg)
Engine displacement 599 cc
Power 50 hp
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 available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 10.17 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 9.83 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.22 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 82.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.7%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) is lighter than about 71.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.28 US gal (20 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 10.17 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 600 F (reduced effect) weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 491.6 lb (223 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) weight compare with similar Suzukis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 71.7% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1989-1992 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect)?

A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 671.6 lb (304.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 10.17 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 8th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.

How many cc does the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) have per pound?

The model has about 1.22 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) compare with the median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 32 lb (14.5 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 523.6 lb (237.5 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.