For the 1998 model year, the Suzuki VS 800 GL motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 449.7 lb (204 kg).
Suzuki VS 800 GL 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 VS 800 GL?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki VS 800 GL is heavier than about 69.9% 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 VS 800 GL weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 449.7 lb (204 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 805 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.79 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.9 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VS 800 GL weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki VS 800 GL?
Listed dry weight is 449.7 lb (204 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 VS 800 GL heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 70th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How heavy is the Suzuki VS 800 GL with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 629.7 lb (285.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Suzuki VS 800 GL dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How many cc does the Suzuki VS 800 GL have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.79 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki VS 800 GL compare with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 104.7 lb (47.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki VS 800 GL 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.