Across the 1979 and 1980 model years, the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 288.8 lb (131 kg).
Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E is lighter than about 85.2% of 27 Suzuki classic motorcycles 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 GT 200 X 5 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 288.8 lb (131 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 196 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.68 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 147.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 288.8 lb (131 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E lighter or heavier than other Suzuki classic motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 15th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 468.8 lb (212.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 8.5% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.68 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E from the median Suzuki classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki classic motorcycle weight of 429.9 lb (195 kg), the model is roughly 141.1 lb (64 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.