For the 1981 model year, the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 480.6 lb (218 kg).
Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi is heavier than about 78.3% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles 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 550 E Red Suzi weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 549 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.14 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 87.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 480.6 lb (218 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi lighter or heavier than other Suzuki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 78.3% of 129 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi?
Based on the supplied 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.6% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.14 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi from the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg), the model is roughly 55.1 lb (25 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Suzuki GS 550 E Red Suzi weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.