Across 20 covered model years from 1985 to 2007, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 515.9 lb (234 kg) and dry weights ranging from 359.4 lb (163 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GSX-R 750 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-R 750?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 is heavier than about 63.5% of 74 Suzuki sport bikes 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-R 750 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 515.9 lb (234 kg) |
| Dry weight | 359.4 lb (163 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 740 cc to 750 cc |
| Power | 128 hp to 134 hp |
| Torque | 57.9 lb-ft (78.5 Nm) to 63.4 lb-ft (86 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1985 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 | 29.65 hp / 100 lb to 31.21 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.2 lb / hp to 3.37 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.63 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.45 cc / lb to 2.08 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48 lb / 100 cc to 68.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 8.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 386.5 lb (175.3 kg) to 493.1 lb (223.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX-R 750 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GSX-R 750 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 515.9 lb (234 kg), while dry weight is 359.4 lb (163 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki GSX-R 750 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 64th percentile for weight among 74 compatible Suzuki sport bikes.
Are all Suzuki GSX-R 750 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX-R 750?
A full tank works out to about 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) from the listed 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GSX-R 750 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 631.9 lb (286.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 29.65 hp per 100 lb to 31.21 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 33.1 lb (15 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 12.63 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.45 cc per lb to 2.08 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.