Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition Weight (439lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1986 and 1987 model years, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 438.7 lb (199 kg).

Wet / running weight438.7 lb (199 kg)
Fuel capacity5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Model years covered
19861987

Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) is heavier than about 53.1% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
438.7 lb (199 kg)
129 Suzuki motorcyclesMedian: 425.5 lb (193 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight438.7 lb (199 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider588.7 lb (267 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.5% of total mass
180 lb rider618.7 lb (280.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.9% of total mass
210 lb rider648.7 lb (294.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.6% of total mass

Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1986, 1987
Wet / running weight 438.7 lb (199 kg)
Engine displacement 749 cc
Fuel capacity 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.71 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 58.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) is heavier than about 53.1% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) weight FAQ

What is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 438.7 lb (199 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Suzuki motorcycles?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 53rd percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.

Which Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) years have different weight specs?

No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.

How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect)?

Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 618.7 lb (280.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How many cc does the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) have per pound?

The available figures work out to 1.71 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How does the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) compare with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg), the model is roughly 13.2 lb (6 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

Official information note

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.