Across the 1982, 1983 and 1986 model years, the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 557.8 lb (253 kg).
Suzuki GSX 1100 ES 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 GSX 1100 ES?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES is heavier than about 83.3% of 27 Suzuki classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GSX 1100 ES weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 557.8 lb (253 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,074 cc to 1,135 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1982 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.93 cc / lb to 2.12 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.2 lb / 100 cc to 51.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 1100 ES weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 557.8 lb (253 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES heavy compared with other Suzuki classic motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 83rd weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 737.8 lb (334.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.93 cc per lb to 2.12 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES compare with the median Suzuki classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 127.9 lb (58 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki GSX 1100 ES 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.