Across 4 covered model years from 1985 to 1988, the Suzuki GS 1100 G motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 590.8 lb (268 kg).
Suzuki GS 1100 G 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 GS 1100 G?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 1100 G is lighter than about 56.5% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles 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 GS 1100 G weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 590.8 lb (268 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,074 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.82 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 55 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 1100 G weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GS 1100 G wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 590.8 lb (268 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 GS 1100 G lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 44th percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
Which Suzuki GS 1100 G years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GS 1100 G?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 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 GS 1100 G and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 770.8 lb (349.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Suzuki GS 1100 G total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.1% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Suzuki GS 1100 G engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.82 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 GS 1100 G 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 11 lb (5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Suzuki GS 1100 G 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.