Across 4 covered model years from 2002 to 2006, the Suzuki JR 50 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 83.8 lb (38 kg).
Suzuki JR 50 weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Light Motorcycle
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki JR 50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 83.8 lb (38 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc to 50 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 0.53 US gal (2 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.58 cc / lb to 0.6 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 167.6 lb / 100 cc to 171 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 87.1 lb (39.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki JR 50 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki JR 50?
Listed dry weight is 83.8 lb (38 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Does the Suzuki JR 50 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki JR 50 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 0.53 US gal (2 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 3.3 lb (1.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki JR 50 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 263.8 lb (119.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Suzuki JR 50 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 87.1 lb (39.5 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Suzuki JR 50 with a full tank?
The page calculates about 87.1 lb (39.5 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
How large is the Suzuki JR 50 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.58 cc per lb to 0.6 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Suzuki JR 50 feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.