Suzuki GS 450 E Weight (413lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1981 and 1988 model years, the Suzuki GS 450 E motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 416.7 lb (189 kg).

Wet / running weight410.1 lb (186 kg) to 416.7 lb (189 kg)
Fuel capacity3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L)
Full tank fuel weight24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg)
Model years covered
19811988

Suzuki GS 450 E weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GS 450 E?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 450 E is lighter than about 64.9% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
413.4 lb (187.5 kg)
47 Suzuki naked bikesMedian: 436.5 lb (198 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight410.1 lb (186 kg) – 416.7 lb (189 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider563.4 lb (255.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.4% of total mass
180 lb rider593.4 lb (269.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.7% of total mass
210 lb rider623.4 lb (282.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.3% of total mass

Suzuki GS 450 E weight & related specs

Model years covered 1981, 1988
Wet / running weight 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 416.7 lb (189 kg)
Engine displacement 448 cc
Fuel capacity 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 1981 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.

Wet / running weight
1988410.1 lb (186 kg)
Fuel capacity
19884.23 US gal (16 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
198826.3 lb (11.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.08 cc / lb to 1.09 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 91.5 lb / 100 cc to 93 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.9% to 6.4%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 450 E is lighter than about 64.9% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every GS 450 E.

Suzuki GS 450 E weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GS 450 E weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 416.7 lb (189 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Suzuki GS 450 E weight compare with similar Suzukis?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 35th percentile for weight among 47 compatible Suzuki naked bikes.

Are all Suzuki GS 450 E model years the same weight?

There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GS 450 E?

A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki GS 450 E weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 593.4 lb (269.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How many cc does the Suzuki GS 450 E have per pound?

The model has about 1.08 cc per lb to 1.09 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Suzuki GS 450 E compare with the median Suzuki naked bike weight?

The representative wet weight is about 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Suzuki GS 450 E easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

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.