Across the 2017 and 2018 model years, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 511.5 lb (232 kg).
Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT 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 1000GT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT is heavier than about 68.1% of 36 Suzuki allround models with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 511.5 lb (232 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,037 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 74.5 lb-ft (101 Nm) to 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2017 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 | 14.56 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.03 cc / lb to 2.06 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.5 lb / 100 cc to 49.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% to 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 511.5 lb (232 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 1000GT lighter or heavier than other Suzuki allround models?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 68.1% of 36 allround models using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2017-2018 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 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 1000GT and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT 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 87th percentile within the compatible Suzuki allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.56 lb-ft per 100 lb 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 many cc does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.03 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.
How does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000GT compare with the median Suzuki allround weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki allround weight of 403.3 lb (182.9 kg), the model is roughly 103.7 lb (47.1 kg) heavier.
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.