Across the 1976, 1977 and 1978 model years, the Suzuki GT 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 429.9 lb (195 kg).
Suzuki GT 500 weight overview
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
How heavy is the Suzuki GT 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GT 500 is lighter than about 51.9% of 27 Suzuki classic motorcycles 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 GT 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976, 1977, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 429.9 lb (195 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 492 cc |
| Power | 38 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.84 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.31 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 87.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki GT 500 weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki GT 500 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 429.9 lb (195 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 GT 500 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki classic motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 48th percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
Which Suzuki GT 500 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 GT 500?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 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 GT 500 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 609.9 lb (276.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki GT 500 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.84 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 37th percentile within the compatible Suzuki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Suzuki GT 500 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.14 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Suzuki GT 500 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.
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.