Across the 1975 and 1976 model years, the Suzuki RE 5 Rotary motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 573.2 lb (260 kg).
Suzuki RE 5 Rotary weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki RE 5 Rotary?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RE 5 Rotary is heavier than about 85% of 30 Suzuki sport-touring 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 RE 5 Rotary weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 573.2 lb (260 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.87 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 115.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RE 5 Rotary weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki RE 5 Rotary wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 573.2 lb (260 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 RE 5 Rotary lighter or heavier than other Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 85% of 30 sport-touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki RE 5 Rotary 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 RE 5 Rotary?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 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 RE 5 Rotary and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 753.2 lb (341.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Suzuki RE 5 Rotary engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.87 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 RE 5 Rotary above or below the typical Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 523.6 lb (237.5 kg), the model is roughly 49.6 lb (22.5 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Suzuki RE 5 Rotary 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.