For the 1972 model year, the Suzuki GT 380 J motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 401.2 lb (182 kg).
Suzuki GT 380 J weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GT 380 J?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GT 380 J is lighter than about 65.5% of 129 Suzuki 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 380 J weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 401.2 lb (182 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 371 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.92 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 108.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GT 380 J weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GT 380 J ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 401.2 lb (182 kg).
Is the Suzuki GT 380 J heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 34th weight percentile among 129 Suzuki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Suzuki GT 380 J fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GT 380 J with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 581.2 lb (263.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Suzuki GT 380 J have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.92 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki GT 380 J compare with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 24.3 lb (11 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GT 380 J feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.