For the 1994 model year, the Suzuki GSX 1100 FR motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg).
Suzuki GSX 1100 FR 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki GSX 1100 FR weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,127 cc |
| Torque | 82.5 lb-ft (111.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.9 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 587.9 lb (266.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX 1100 FR weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 FR?
Listed dry weight is 553.4 lb (251 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
How much does the Suzuki GSX 1100 FR fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki GSX 1100 FR with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 733.4 lb (332.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Suzuki GSX 1100 FR dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 587.9 lb (266.6 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Suzuki GSX 1100 FR torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.9 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Suzuki GSX 1100 FR have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.04 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Suzuki GSX 1100 FR 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.