Across 9 covered model years from 1986 to 1996, the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 496 lb (225 kg) to 557.8 lb (253 kg) and dry weights ranging from 434.3 lb (197 kg) to 509.3 lb (231 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki GSX-R 1100 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-R 1100?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 is heavier than about 87.2% of 74 Suzuki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 GSX-R 1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 496 lb (225 kg) to 557.8 lb (253 kg) |
| Dry weight | 434.3 lb (197 kg) to 509.3 lb (231 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,052 cc to 1,127 cc |
| Power | 130 hp to 153 hp |
| Torque | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) to 85.9 lb-ft (116.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1986 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 25.64 hp / 100 lb to 31.4 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.18 lb / hp to 3.9 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.32 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.62 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb to 2.2 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.4 lb / 100 cc to 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 465.5 lb (211.2 kg) to 543.8 lb (246.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GSX-R 1100 weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 496 lb (225 kg) to 557.8 lb (253 kg) for wet/running weight and 434.3 lb (197 kg) to 509.3 lb (231 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 heavy compared with other Suzuki sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 87th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 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-R 1100 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 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-R 1100 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 715.7 lb (324.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 25.64 hp per 100 lb to 31.4 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 50th percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 465.5 lb (211.2 kg) to 543.8 lb (246.6 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Suzuki GSX-R 1100?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 61.7 lb (28 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.2% to 6.8% of the motorcycle’s 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.