Across the 2012, 2013 and 2016 model years, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 496 lb (225 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 kg).
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure 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 V-Strom 1000 Adventure?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure is heavier than about 98.6% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2013, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 496 lb (225 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc to 1,037 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 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 | 20.16 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.96 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.79 cc / lb to 2.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.8 lb / 100 cc to 55.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 7.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 496 lb (225 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 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 V-Strom 1000 Adventure lighter or heavier than other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 98.6% of 37 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2012, 2013, 2016 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 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 V-Strom 1000 Adventure and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 735.6 lb (333.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 20.16 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 97th percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.5% to 7.3% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.32 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 V-Strom 1000 Adventure engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.79 cc per lb to 2.09 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.