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SuzukiDR650S

1996-present · DR650SE / DR650S (post-1996 redesign, essentially unchanged since)

Power
35.1hp
@ 6,200 rpm
Torque
43.7Nm
@ 4,500 rpm
Weight
166kg
wet
Engine
644cc
1 cyl · single
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Launch price (US)USD 5,199

Suzuki DR650S dual-sport motorcycle in blue — photo by Gord Webster
Suzuki DR650S dual-sport motorcycle in blue — photo by Gord Webster · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Suzuki DR650S is listed for 1990-present, in 2 versions. Category: Dual-sport. Latest version (1996-present · DR650SE / DR650S (post-1996 redesign, essentially unchanged since)): 644 cc, 35.1 hp, 43.7 Nm, and 166 kg.

Engine

Engine
644cc air/oil-cooled SOHC single, 4 valves, 9.5:1 compression, 40mm Mikuni BST40 carburetor
Displacement
644 cc
Cylinders
1
Configuration
single
Cooling
air-cooled
Transmission
5-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive
Gears
5
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
35.1 hp
Power (metric)
26.2 kW
Peak power at
6,200 rpm
Torque
43.7 Nm
Peak torque at
4,500 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped; 260mm (10.2in) travel
Rear suspension
Link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload; 260mm (10.2in) travel
Front tire
90/90-21 M/C 54S, tube type
Rear tire
120/90-17 M/C 64S, tube type

Brakes

System
Non-ABS; single hydraulic disc front (290mm) and rear (240mm)
Front
Single 290mm (11.4in) floating disc, two-piston caliper
Rear
Single 240mm (9.4in) disc, two-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
166 kg
Weight basis
curb
Seat height
885 mm
Fuel capacity
13 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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