Suzuki GS 450 T Weight (425lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1981 and 1982 model years, the Suzuki GS 450 T motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg).

Wet / running weight425.5 lb (193 kg)
Fuel capacity3.96 US gal (15 L)
Full tank fuel weight24.6 lb (11.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb9.87 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
19811982

Suzuki GS 450 T 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 T?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 450 T is heavier than about 56.9% of 36 Suzuki allround models with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
425.5 lb (193 kg)
36 Suzuki allround modelsMedian: 403.3 lb (182.9 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight425.5 lb (193 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 rider575.5 lb (261 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.9% of total mass
180 lb rider605.5 lb (274.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.3% of total mass
210 lb rider635.5 lb (288.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67% of total mass

Suzuki GS 450 T weight & related specs

Model years covered 1981, 1982
Wet / running weight 425.5 lb (193 kg)
Engine displacement 448 cc
Power 42 hp
Fuel capacity 3.96 US gal (15 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 24.6 lb (11.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 9.87 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 10.13 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.05 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 95 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.8%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 450 T is heavier than about 56.9% of 36 Suzuki allround models with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.96 US gal (15 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 9.87 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Suzuki GS 450 T weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki GS 450 T weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 425.5 lb (193 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 T weight compare with similar Suzukis?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 57th percentile for weight among 36 compatible Suzuki allround models.

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

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1981-1982 years covered here.

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

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

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

The approximate combined total is 605.5 lb (274.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Suzuki GS 450 T strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 9.87 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 50th percentile within the compatible Suzuki allround power-to-weight comparison.

How much of the Suzuki GS 450 T total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 5.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Suzuki GS 450 T engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 1.05 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Suzuki GS 450 T from the median Suzuki allround weight?

The representative wet weight is about 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) heavier than the median Suzuki allround weight of 403.3 lb (182.9 kg) in this dataset.

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.