For the 2015 model year, the Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power Steering motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 665.8 lb (302 kg).
Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power Steering 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.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power Steering?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power Steering is heavier than about 50% of 34 Suzuki ATVs 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 KingQuad 500 Power Steering weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 665.8 lb (302 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 493 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.74 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 135 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power Steering weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power Steering wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 665.8 lb (302 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 KingQuad 500 Power Steering lighter or heavier than other Suzuki ATVs?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 50th percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power Steering?
Based on the supplied 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28.7 lb (13 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 KingQuad 500 Power Steering and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 845.8 lb (383.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power Steering total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.3% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power Steering engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.74 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 KingQuad 500 Power Steering 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.