For the 2016 model year, the Suzuki GSX-S1000A motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 460.8 lb (209 kg).
Suzuki GSX-S1000A 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-S1000A?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-S1000A is heavier than about 77.7% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
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-S1000A weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 999 cc |
| Power | 143 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 | 31.04 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.22 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% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX-S1000A weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX-S1000A ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 460.8 lb (209 kg).
Is the Suzuki GSX-S1000A heavy compared with other Suzuki naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 78th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Suzuki GSX-S1000A fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX-S1000A with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSX-S1000A have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 31.04 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 95th percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki GSX-S1000A torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Suzuki GSX-S1000A have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.17 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki GSX-S1000A compare with the median Suzuki naked bike weight?
The model sits about 24.3 lb (11 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GSX-S1000A feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.