For the 1977 model year, the Suzuki GS 550 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 480.6 lb (218 kg).
Suzuki GS 550 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 550?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 550 is heavier than about 55.6% of 27 Suzuki classic 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 549 cc |
| Power | 49 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.2 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.81 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 87.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 550 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 550 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 480.6 lb (218 kg).
Is the Suzuki GS 550 heavy compared with other Suzuki classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 56th percentile among 27 compatible Suzuki classic motorcycles.
How much does the Suzuki GS 550 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 550 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GS 550 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.2 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 43rd percentile within the compatible Suzuki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Suzuki GS 550 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.14 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki GS 550 compare with the median Suzuki classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 50.7 lb (23 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GS 550 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.