Across 8 covered model years from 1990 to 1997, the Suzuki VX 800 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 524.7 lb (238 kg) and dry weights ranging from 469.6 lb (213 kg) to 487.2 lb (221 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki VX 800 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 VX 800?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VX 800 is heavier than about 90.4% of 47 Suzuki naked 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 VX 800 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 524.7 lb (238 kg) |
| Dry weight | 469.6 lb (213 kg) to 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 805 cc |
| Power | 54.8 hp to 61 hp |
| Torque | 50.9 lb-ft (69 Nm) to 62.7 lb-ft (85 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1990 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 | 11.63 hp / 100 lb to 11.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.57 lb / hp to 8.6 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.45 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.35 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.53 cc / lb to 1.71 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.3 lb / 100 cc to 65.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 500.8 lb (227.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VX 800 weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki VX 800 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 524.7 lb (238 kg) for wet/running weight and 469.6 lb (213 kg) to 487.2 lb (221 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 VX 800 heavy compared with other Suzuki naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 90th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki VX 800 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 VX 800 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki VX 800 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 VX 800 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.63 hp per 100 lb to 11.67 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 55th percentile within the compatible Suzuki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Suzuki VX 800 weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 500.8 lb (227.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Suzuki VX 800 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.45 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.35 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Suzuki VX 800 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.53 cc per lb to 1.71 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.