Across 17 covered model years from 2008 to 2024, the Suzuki RM85 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 160.9 lb (73 kg) and dry weights ranging from 143.3 lb (65 kg) to 152.1 lb (69 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki RM85 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.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki RM85?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RM85 is lighter than about 93.8% 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 RM85 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 160.9 lb (73 kg) |
| Dry weight | 143.3 lb (65 kg) to 152.1 lb (69 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 84 cc to 84.7 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.32 US gal (5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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
| Displacement per pound | 0.52 cc / lb to 0.59 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 169.2 lb / 100 cc to 191.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% to 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 151.5 lb (68.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RM85 weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki RM85 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 160.9 lb (73 kg) for wet/running weight and 143.3 lb (65 kg) to 152.1 lb (69 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki RM85 heavy compared with other Suzuki motocross bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 6th weight percentile among 8 Suzuki motocross bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Suzuki RM85 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki RM85 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.32 US gal (5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 8.2 lb (3.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki RM85 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 340.9 lb (154.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Suzuki RM85 weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 151.5 lb (68.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki RM85 dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 8.8 lb (4 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How many cc does the Suzuki RM85 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.52 cc per lb to 0.59 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki RM85 compare with the median Suzuki motocross bike weight?
The model sits about 76.8 lb (34.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki motocross bike weight used on this page.
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.