For the 2015 model year, the Suzuki KingQuad 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 676.8 lb (307 kg).
Suzuki KingQuad 500 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 KingQuad 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki KingQuad 500 is heavier than about 79.4% 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 676.8 lb (307 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 | 0.73 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 137.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki KingQuad 500 weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki KingQuad 500 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 676.8 lb (307 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 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki ATVs?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 79.4% of 34 ATVs using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki KingQuad 500?
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 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 856.8 lb (388.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Suzuki KingQuad 500 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.73 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Suzuki KingQuad 500 above or below the typical Suzuki ATV weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki ATV weight of 665.8 lb (302 kg), the model is roughly 11 lb (5 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Suzuki KingQuad 500 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.