Suzuki GSX-R 750 R Weight (494lb)

Quick answer

For the 1989 model year, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 493.8 lb (224 kg).

Wet / running weight493.8 lb (224 kg)
Fuel capacity5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Model years covered
1989

Suzuki GSX-R 750 R 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.

Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R is heavier than about 81.8% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
493.8 lb (224 kg)
129 Suzuki motorcyclesMedian: 425.5 lb (193 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight493.8 lb (224 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 rider643.8 lb (292 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.7% of total mass
180 lb rider673.8 lb (305.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.3% of total mass
210 lb rider703.8 lb (319.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.2% of total mass

Suzuki GSX-R 750 R weight & related specs

Model years covered 1989
Wet / running weight 493.8 lb (224 kg)
Engine displacement 749 cc
Fuel capacity 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.52 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 65.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.3%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R is heavier than about 81.8% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.02 US gal (19 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.

Suzuki GSX-R 750 R weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 493.8 lb (224 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R weight compare with similar Suzukis?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 82nd percentile among 129 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R?

A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 673.8 lb (305.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much of the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 6.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 1.52 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-R 750 R from the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 68.3 lb (31 kg) heavier than the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 R 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.