Across 6 covered model years from 2008 to 2014, the Suzuki RM85L motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 160.9 lb (73 kg) to 230.4 lb (104.5 kg) and dry weights ranging from 152.1 lb (69 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki RM85L weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki RM85L?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RM85L is lighter than about 81.2% of 8 Suzuki motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 RM85L weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 160.9 lb (73 kg) to 230.4 lb (104.5 kg) |
| Dry weight | 152.1 lb (69 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 84 cc to 84.7 cc |
| Torque | 20.7 lb-ft (28 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.32 US gal (5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.83 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.36 cc / lb to 0.56 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 179.6 lb / 100 cc to 274.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 160.3 lb (72.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RM85L weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki RM85L weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 160.9 lb (73 kg) to 230.4 lb (104.5 kg), while dry weight is 152.1 lb (69 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki RM85L weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 81.2% of 8 Suzuki motocross bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki RM85L model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki RM85L?
A full tank works out to about 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) from the listed 1.32 US gal (5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki RM85L weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 343.1 lb (155.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Suzuki RM85L with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 160.3 lb (72.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki RM85L torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 12.83 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 RM85L have per pound?
The model has about 0.36 cc per lb to 0.56 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 RM85L compare with the median Suzuki motocross bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 74.6 lb (33.8 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki motocross bike weight of 237.8 lb (107.8 kg) in this dataset.
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.