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).
Suzuki GS 450 T weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
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.
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 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
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
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.
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.