For the 2012 model year, the Suzuki Boulevard M1500 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 723.1 lb (328 kg) and a dry weight of 683.4 lb (310 kg).
Suzuki Boulevard M1500 weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki Boulevard M1500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Boulevard M1500 is heavier than about 73.1% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Boulevard M1500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 723.1 lb (328 kg) |
| Dry weight | 683.4 lb (310 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,462 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 713 lb (323.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Boulevard M1500 weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki Boulevard M1500 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 723.1 lb (328 kg) and listed dry weight is 683.4 lb (310 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki Boulevard M1500 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 73.1% of 54 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki Boulevard M1500?
Based on the supplied 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki Boulevard M1500 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 903.1 lb (409.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much heavier is the Suzuki Boulevard M1500 with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 713 lb (323.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Suzuki Boulevard M1500?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 39.7 lb (18 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Suzuki Boulevard M1500 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
What is the Suzuki Boulevard M1500 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
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 far is the Suzuki Boulevard M1500 from the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 601.9 lb (273 kg), the model is roughly 121.3 lb (55 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.