Across 5 covered model years from 1997 to 2001, the Suzuki TL 1000 S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 476.2 lb (216 kg) and dry weights ranging from 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 421.1 lb (191 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki TL 1000 S weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki TL 1000 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki TL 1000 S is heavier than about 79.1% of 74 Suzuki sport 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 TL 1000 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 476.2 lb (216 kg) |
| Dry weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 421.1 lb (191 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc |
| Power | 125 hp |
| Torque | 77.4 lb-ft (105 Nm) to 78.9 lb-ft (107 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 26.25 hp / 100 lb to 30.32 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.3 lb / hp to 3.81 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.26 lb-ft / 100 lb to 19.14 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.09 cc / lb to 2.44 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.9 lb / 100 cc to 47.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 449 lb (203.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki TL 1000 S weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki TL 1000 S weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 476.2 lb (216 kg), while dry weight is 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 421.1 lb (191 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki TL 1000 S weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 79th percentile among 74 compatible Suzuki sport bikes.
Are all Suzuki TL 1000 S 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 TL 1000 S?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki TL 1000 S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 656.2 lb (297.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki TL 1000 S strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 26.25 hp per 100 lb to 30.32 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 53rd percentile within the compatible Suzuki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki TL 1000 S full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 449 lb (203.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki TL 1000 S torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 16.26 lb-ft per 100 lb to 19.14 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 TL 1000 S have per pound?
The model has about 2.09 cc per lb to 2.44 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.