Across 5 covered model years from 1970 to 1974, the Suzuki T 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 412.3 lb (187 kg).
Suzuki T 500 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
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How heavy is the Suzuki T 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki T 500 is lighter than about 68.1% of 47 Suzuki naked bikes 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 T 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 412.3 lb (187 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 492 cc |
| Power | 47 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.4 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.77 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.19 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 83.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki T 500 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki T 500 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 412.3 lb (187 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki T 500 heavy compared with other Suzuki naked bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 32nd weight percentile among 47 Suzuki naked bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Suzuki T 500 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1970-1974 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki T 500 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki T 500 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 592.3 lb (268.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki T 500 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.4 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 52nd percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Suzuki T 500 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.19 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki T 500 above or below the typical Suzuki naked bike weight?
The model sits about 24.3 lb (11 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki T 500 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.