For the 2008 model year, the Suzuki GS 50 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 152.1 lb (69 kg).
Suzuki GS 50 weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GS 50?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 50 is lighter than about 98.1% of 27 Suzuki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GS 50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 152.1 lb (69 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Power | 5 hp |
| Torque | 3.2 lb-ft (4.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.1 lb (6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 30.42 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.08 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.32 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 310.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 165.3 lb (75 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 50 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GS 50 weigh?
The source data gives 152.1 lb (69 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Suzuki GS 50 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 98.1% of 27 Suzuki sport bikes with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki GS 50?
A full tank works out to about 13.1 lb (6 kg) from the listed 2.11 US gal (8 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GS 50 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 332.1 lb (150.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki GS 50 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 3.29 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 5th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Suzuki GS 50 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 165.3 lb (75 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Suzuki GS 50 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 8.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Suzuki GS 50 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 2.08 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Suzuki GS 50 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.32 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.