Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder Weight (309lb)

Quick answer

For the 2001 model year, the Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 308.6 lb (140 kg).

Dry weight308.6 lb (140 kg)
Fuel capacity3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full tank fuel weight19.7 lb (8.9 kg)
Model years covered
2001

Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder is lighter than about 90.9% of 22 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
308.6 lb (140 kg)
22 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 445.3 lb (202 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight308.6 lb (140 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider458.6 lb (208 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.3% of total mass
180 lb rider488.6 lb (221.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.2% of total mass
210 lb rider518.6 lb (235.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59.5% of total mass

Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder weight & related specs

Model years covered 2001
Dry weight 308.6 lb (140 kg)
Engine displacement 124 cc
Torque 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 19.7 lb (8.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 2.39 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.4 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 248.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.4%
Weight with full tank 328.4 lb (148.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder is lighter than about 90.9% of 22 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder weight FAQ

What is the Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder dry weight?

The available dry weight is 308.6 lb (140 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 9th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder?

Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 488.6 lb (221.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 328.4 lb (148.9 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

What is the estimated Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder weight with a full tank of gas?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 328.4 lb (148.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

How much torque does the Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder have per 100 lb?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.39 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 VL 125 LC Intruder displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.4 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 VL 125 LC Intruder weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg), the model is roughly 136.7 lb (62 kg) lighter.

Official information note

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.