Suzuki AP 50 Weight (163lb)

Quick answer

For the 1976 model year, the Suzuki AP 50 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 163.1 lb (74 kg).

Dry weight163.1 lb (74 kg)
Fuel capacity1.6 US gal (6.05 L)
Full tank fuel weight9.9 lb (4.5 kg)
Power / 100 lb2.94 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1976

Suzuki AP 50 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles. 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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WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight163.1 lb (74 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider313.1 lb (142 kg)bike + rider • bike is 52.1% of total mass
180 lb rider343.1 lb (155.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 47.5% of total mass
210 lb rider373.1 lb (169.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 43.7% of total mass

Suzuki AP 50 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1976
Dry weight 163.1 lb (74 kg)
Engine displacement 49 cc
Power 4.8 hp
Fuel capacity 1.6 US gal (6.05 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 9.9 lb (4.5 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 2.94 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 33.99 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 0.3 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 332.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.1%
Weight with full tank 173.1 lb (78.5 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

A full tank is not weightless: the 1.6 US gal (6.05 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 2.94 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Suzuki AP 50 weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki AP 50 weigh?

The source data gives 163.1 lb (74 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki AP 50?

A full tank works out to about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) from the listed 1.6 US gal (6.05 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki AP 50 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 343.1 lb (155.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

Is the Suzuki AP 50 strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 2.94 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.

How much heavier will the Suzuki AP 50 be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 173.1 lb (78.5 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the estimated Suzuki AP 50 weight with a full tank of gas?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 173.1 lb (78.5 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

What is the Suzuki AP 50 displacement per pound?

The model has about 0.3 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Suzuki AP 50 easy to move around by hand?

By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.

Official information note

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.