Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition Weight (461lb)

Quick answer

For the 2017 model year, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 460.8 lb (209 kg).

Dry weight460.8 lb (209 kg)
Fuel capacity4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full tank fuel weight27.9 lb (12.7 kg)
Power / 100 lb31.47 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition is heavier than about 74.1% of 27 Suzuki sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
460.8 lb (209 kg)
27 Suzuki sport bikesMedian: 396.8 lb (180 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight460.8 lb (209 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider610.8 lb (277 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.4% of total mass
180 lb rider640.8 lb (290.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.9% of total mass
210 lb rider670.8 lb (304.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.7% of total mass

Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition weight & related specs

Model years covered 2017
Dry weight 460.8 lb (209 kg)
Engine displacement 999 cc
Power 145 hp
Torque 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 27.9 lb (12.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 31.47 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 3.18 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 16.97 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.17 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 46.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.1%
Weight with full tank 488.7 lb (221.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition is heavier than about 74.1% of 27 Suzuki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.49 US gal (17 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 31.47 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-S1000 Carbon Edition weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition weigh?

The source data gives 460.8 lb (209 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition weight compare with similar Suzukis?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 74th percentile among 27 compatible Suzuki sport bikes.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition?

A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

Is the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 31.47 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 75th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.

How much heavier will the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 488.7 lb (221.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition full-tank weight estimate?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 488.7 lb (221.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 16.97 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 many cc does the Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition have per pound?

The model has about 2.17 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

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.