Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder Weight (456lb)

Quick answer

For the 1986 model year, the Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 456.4 lb (207 kg).

Wet / running weight456.4 lb (207 kg)
Fuel capacity3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full tank fuel weight19.7 lb (8.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb12.05 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1986

Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder is lighter than about 78.7% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
456.4 lb (207 kg)
54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 601.9 lb (273 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight456.4 lb (207 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider606.4 lb (275 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.3% of total mass
180 lb rider636.4 lb (288.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.7% of total mass
210 lb rider666.4 lb (302.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.5% of total mass

Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder weight & related specs

Model years covered 1986
Wet / running weight 456.4 lb (207 kg)
Engine displacement 748 cc
Power 55 hp
Fuel capacity 3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 19.7 lb (8.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 12.05 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 8.3 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.64 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 61 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.3%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder is lighter than about 78.7% of 54 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); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 12.05 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder weight FAQ

What is the Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 456.4 lb (207 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 VS 750 GL Intruder lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 21st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki VS 750 GL 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. 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 VS 750 GL Intruder and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 636.4 lb (288.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 12.05 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 76th percentile within the compatible Suzuki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.

How large is the Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 1.64 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Is the Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder above or below the typical Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 601.9 lb (273 kg), the model is roughly 145.5 lb (66 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

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.