For the 2018 model year, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000X GT motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 513.7 lb (233 kg).
Suzuki V-Strom 1000X GT 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 1000X GT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000X GT is heavier than about 70.8% of 36 Suzuki allround models 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 1000X GT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 513.7 lb (233 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,037 cc |
| Torque | 74.5 lb-ft (101 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.5 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki V-Strom 1000X GT weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000X GT wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 513.7 lb (233 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 1000X GT lighter or heavier than other Suzuki allround models?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 70.8% of 36 allround models using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki V-Strom 1000X GT?
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 1000X GT and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 693.7 lb (314.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000X GT torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.5 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 1000X GT have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.02 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 1000X GT 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 110.3 lb (50.1 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Suzuki V-Strom 1000X GT 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.