For the 2009 model year, the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 434.3 lb (197 kg).
Suzuki V-Strom 650GT weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT is heavier than about 64.8% 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 V-Strom 650GT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 434.3 lb (197 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 645 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 470.4 lb (213.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki V-Strom 650GT weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT?
Listed dry weight is 434.3 lb (197 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 65th percentile among 108 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.
How much does the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT 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 650GT with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 614.3 lb (278.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 470.4 lb (213.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 470.4 lb (213.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.49 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 89.3 lb (40.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki V-Strom 650GT feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.