Across 11 covered model years from 1986 to 1996, the Suzuki LS 650 Savage motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 377 lb (171 kg) and dry weights ranging from 352.7 lb (160 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki LS 650 Savage weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki LS 650 Savage?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki LS 650 Savage is lighter than about 86.1% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 LS 650 Savage weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 377 lb (171 kg) |
| Dry weight | 352.7 lb (160 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 652 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Torque | 33.6 lb-ft (45.5 Nm) to 36.9 lb-ft (50 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1986 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.16 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.96 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.51 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.45 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb to 1.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.1 lb / 100 cc to 57.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 370 lb (167.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki LS 650 Savage weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki LS 650 Savage weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 377 lb (171 kg), while dry weight is 352.7 lb (160 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki LS 650 Savage weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 86.1% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki LS 650 Savage model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1986-1996 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki LS 650 Savage?
A full tank works out to about 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki LS 650 Savage weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 557 lb (252.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki LS 650 Savage strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7.16 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 24th percentile within the compatible Suzuki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki LS 650 Savage torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.51 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.45 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 large is the Suzuki LS 650 Savage engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.73 cc per lb to 1.85 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Suzuki LS 650 Savage years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 352.7 lb (160 kg) (1993-1996) up to 377 lb (171 kg) (1986-1992).
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.