For the 1999 model year, the Suzuki SV 650 N-S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 385.8 lb (175 kg).
Suzuki SV 650 N-S weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki SV 650 N-S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki SV 650 N-S is lighter than about 98.3% 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 SV 650 N-S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 385.8 lb (175 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 645 cc |
| Torque | 45.7 lb-ft (62 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.85 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki SV 650 N-S weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki SV 650 N-S wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 385.8 lb (175 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 SV 650 N-S lighter or heavier than other Suzuki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 2nd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki SV 650 N-S?
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 SV 650 N-S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 565.8 lb (256.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much torque does the Suzuki SV 650 N-S have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.85 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Suzuki SV 650 N-S displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.67 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Suzuki SV 650 N-S weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Suzuki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 523.6 lb (237.5 kg), the model is roughly 137.8 lb (62.5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Suzuki SV 650 N-S weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.