Across 5 covered model years from 1993 to 2016, the Suzuki GS 500 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 425.5 lb (193 kg) and dry weights ranging from 372.6 lb (169 kg) to 381.4 lb (173 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GS 500 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 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 500 is lighter than about 51.2% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Dry weight | 372.6 lb (169 kg) to 381.4 lb (173 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 487 cc |
| Power | 52 hp |
| Torque | 29.5 lb-ft (40 Nm) to 30.4 lb-ft (41.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1993 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.96 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.17 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.92 lb-ft / 100 lb to 8.16 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.14 cc / lb to 1.31 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.5 lb / 100 cc to 87.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% to 8.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 400.5 lb (181.7 kg) to 414.2 lb (187.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 500 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki GS 500 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 425.5 lb (193 kg), while dry weight is 372.6 lb (169 kg) to 381.4 lb (173 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki GS 500 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 49th percentile for weight among 129 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.
Are all Suzuki GS 500 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 500?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki GS 500 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 500 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 13.96 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
What is the Suzuki GS 500 full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 400.5 lb (181.7 kg) to 414.2 lb (187.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki GS 500 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.6% to 8.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Suzuki GS 500 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 7.92 lb-ft per 100 lb to 8.16 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.