Across the 1995 and 1997 model years, the Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 447.5 lb (203 kg).
Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder is heavier than about 52.3% of 22 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 447.5 lb (203 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 598 cc |
| Torque | 33.2 lb-ft (45 Nm) |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.42 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.34 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.8 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder dry weight?
The available dry weight is 447.5 lb (203 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 52nd percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
Which Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder years have different weight specs?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 1997. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1995.
What is the combined Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 627.5 lb (284.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder weight ready to ride?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How does Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.42 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 VS 600 GL Intruder engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.34 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.