Across the 2014, 2015 and 2016 model years, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS is heavier than about 55.2% of 29 Suzuki supermoto bikes with compatible weight data.
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 V-Strom 1000 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc |
| Torque | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.98 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS heavy compared with other Suzuki supermoto bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 55th percentile among 29 compatible Suzuki supermoto bikes.
Does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2014-2016 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.81 US gal (22 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 36.1 lb (16.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 682.7 lb (309.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 7.2% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 15.11 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.98 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.