Across 14 covered model years from 2004 to 2022, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 511.5 lb (232 kg) to 524.7 lb (238 kg) and dry weights ranging from 456.4 lb (207 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is heavier than about 74.1% of 29 Suzuki supermoto 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 V-Strom 1000 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 511.5 lb (232 kg) to 524.7 lb (238 kg) |
| Dry weight | 456.4 lb (207 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc to 1,037 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2004 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 | 19.55 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.11 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.85 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.9 cc / lb to 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.8 lb / 100 cc to 52.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% to 7.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 492.5 lb (223.4 kg) to 494.7 lb (224.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 511.5 lb (232 kg) to 524.7 lb (238 kg) for wet/running weight and 456.4 lb (207 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 heavy compared with other Suzuki supermoto bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 74th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 704.7 lb (319.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 19.55 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 75th percentile within the compatible Suzuki super motard power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 with a full tank?
The page calculates about 492.5 lb (223.4 kg) to 494.7 lb (224.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
What is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.85 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.9 cc per lb to 2.18 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.