For the 1981 model year, the Suzuki RM 465 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 241.8 lb (109.7 kg) and a dry weight of 224.9 lb (102 kg).
Suzuki RM 465 weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki RM 465?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RM 465 is heavier than about 56.2% of 8 Suzuki motocross bikes 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 RM 465 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 241.8 lb (109.7 kg) |
| Dry weight | 224.9 lb (102 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 464 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.92 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 239.7 lb (108.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RM 465 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki RM 465 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 241.8 lb (109.7 kg), while dry weight is 224.9 lb (102 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki RM 465 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 56th percentile for weight among 8 compatible Suzuki motocross bikes.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki RM 465?
A full tank works out to about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) from the listed 2.38 US gal (9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki RM 465 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 421.8 lb (191.3 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Suzuki RM 465 full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 239.7 lb (108.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Suzuki RM 465 dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 17 lb (7.7 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Suzuki RM 465 displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.92 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Suzuki RM 465 easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.