For the 2011 model year, the Suzuki Sixteen motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 313.1 lb (142 kg) and a dry weight of 297.6 lb (135 kg).
Suzuki Sixteen weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki Sixteen?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Sixteen is lighter than about 77.1% of 129 Suzuki 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 Sixteen weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 313.1 lb (142 kg) |
| Dry weight | 297.6 lb (135 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.25 US gal (8.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14 lb (6.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.4 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 252.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 311.6 lb (141.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Sixteen weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki Sixteen weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 313.1 lb (142 kg) for wet/running weight and 297.6 lb (135 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 Sixteen heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 23rd weight percentile among 129 Suzuki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Suzuki Sixteen fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.25 US gal (8.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14 lb (6.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki Sixteen with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 493.1 lb (223.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What does the Suzuki Sixteen weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 311.6 lb (141.3 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki Sixteen dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 15.4 lb (7 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 Sixteen have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.4 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki Sixteen compare with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 112.4 lb (51 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki Sixteen 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.