Across the 1980, 1981 and 1983 model years, the Suzuki GS 850 L motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 575.4 lb (261 kg).
Suzuki GS 850 L 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.
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How heavy is the Suzuki GS 850 L?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GS 850 L is heavier than about 98.6% 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 850 L weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 575.4 lb (261 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 843 cc to 844 cc |
| Power | 79 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.73 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.28 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.47 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GS 850 L weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 850 L ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 575.4 lb (261 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki GS 850 L heavy compared with other Suzuki allround models?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 99th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki GS 850 L weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1980, 1981, 1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1983.
How much does the Suzuki GS 850 L fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GS 850 L with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 755.4 lb (342.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GS 850 L have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 13.73 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Suzuki allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Suzuki GS 850 L total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Suzuki GS 850 L engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.47 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Suzuki GS 850 L from the median Suzuki allround weight?
The model sits about 172.1 lb (78.1 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki allround weight used on this page.
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.