Across 6 covered model years from 2014 to 2019, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure 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 Adventure weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc to 1,037 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 19.89 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.03 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.98 cc / lb to 2.06 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.5 lb / 100 cc to 50.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 7.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure lighter or heavier than other Suzuki supermoto bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 55th percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
Which Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 682.7 lb (309.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 19.89 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 89th percentile within the compatible Suzuki super motard power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.11 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.98 cc per lb to 2.06 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.