Suzuki Intruder C1500BT Weight (800lb)

Quick answer

For the 2014 model year, the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 800.3 lb (363 kg).

Wet / running weight800.3 lb (363 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb9.72 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2014

Suzuki Intruder C1500BT weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT is heavier than about 75% of 12 Suzuki touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
800.3 lb (363 kg)
12 Suzuki touring motorcyclesMedian: 683.5 lb (310.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight800.3 lb (363 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 rider950.3 lb (431 kg)bike + rider • bike is 84.2% of total mass
180 lb rider980.3 lb (444.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 81.6% of total mass
210 lb rider1,010.3 lb (458.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.2% of total mass

Suzuki Intruder C1500BT weight & related specs

Model years covered 2014
Wet / running weight 800.3 lb (363 kg)
Engine displacement 1,462 cc
Power 77.8 hp
Torque 96.6 lb-ft (131 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.6 lb (13.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 9.72 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 10.29 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 12.07 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.83 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 54.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.7%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT is heavier than about 75% of 12 Suzuki touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.76 US gal (18 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 9.72 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Suzuki Intruder C1500BT weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 800.3 lb (363 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT weight compare with similar Suzukis?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 75th percentile among 12 compatible Suzuki touring motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT?

A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 980.3 lb (444.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 9.72 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 50th percentile within the compatible Suzuki touring power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 12.07 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How many cc does the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT have per pound?

The model has about 1.83 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT compare with the median Suzuki touring motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 116.7 lb (52.9 kg) heavier than the median Suzuki touring motorcycle weight of 683.5 lb (310.1 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Suzuki Intruder C1500BT easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.