Across the 2013 and 2014 model years, the Suzuki Intruder M1500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 723.1 lb (328 kg).
Suzuki Intruder M1500 weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Suzuki Intruder M1500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Intruder M1500 is heavier than about 73.1% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser 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 Intruder M1500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 723.1 lb (328 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,462 cc |
| Torque | 92.2 lb-ft (125 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.75 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Intruder M1500 weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki Intruder M1500 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 723.1 lb (328 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 Intruder M1500 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 73.1% of 54 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki Intruder M1500 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 Intruder M1500?
Based on the supplied 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.6 lb (13.4 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 Intruder M1500 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 903.1 lb (409.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki Intruder M1500 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.75 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Suzuki Intruder M1500 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.02 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 Intruder M1500 compare with the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 601.9 lb (273 kg), the model is roughly 121.3 lb (55 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Suzuki Intruder M1500 weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.