For the 2006 model year, the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 412.3 lb (187 kg).
Suzuki SV 1000 SZ weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ is heavier than about 60.6% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki SV 1000 SZ weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 412.3 lb (187 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 18.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.42 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 41.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 440.2 lb (199.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki SV 1000 SZ weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ weigh?
The source data gives 412.3 lb (187 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 61st percentile for weight among 108 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 592.3 lb (268.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 440.2 lb (199.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 440.2 lb (199.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Suzuki SV 1000 SZ torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 18.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Suzuki SV 1000 SZ engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.42 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.