Useful Load Rating for 83 GS650

[Anonymous]

Before I start adding any saddlebags, sissy bar bags and a passenger, does anyone know the useful load rating specs for a '83 GS650? Or do I just load her up until the rear springs scream. :twisted:

[Anonymous]

With all the GS experience in this forum, can no one give me an idea of the weight a GS650 can handle? :roll:

[MikeW665]

I just went back and forth through my owners manual for my 83 GS850 but nowhere does it mention maximum load. You might find the maximum load on this site http://www.suzukicycles.org It's the only site that came up when I did a goggle search of "GS850"+"maximum load" (nothing came up when I put 650 in). BTW....I've been to the Harrisburg area a few times and every time I wished I had my motorcycle with me. You've got some great roads out there.

[Anonymous]

I've been running into the same wall. Everywhere I search, no one gives the specs for the bike's max load.

And the next time you?re in the Harrisburg area, with your bike, look me up and maybe we can get together a GS tour of the capital area. 8)

[HiSPL]

It should be listed on the VIN sticker right next to tire sizes and such. GVWR is Gross Vehicle Weight something. That is the safe working load for the bike with those tires.

[SqDancerLynn1]

the gross vehicle weight rating for a gs1000G is 1112 lbs so your 650 would be slightly less

[Anonymous]

The GVWR is the total weight of the bike and its load. You need to subtract the weight of the bike with oil and gas from the GVWR to get the useful load weight. If the bike GVWR is 900 lbs. and it weighs 485 lbs. then your load (you, your passenger, and your luggage) should not exceed 415 lbs.

Harrison