Suzuki DR650R: review, history, specs

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Suzuki DR 650 R DAKAR
Manufacturer
Production 1990
Class Enduro
Engine
Air/oil Cooled, Four Strokes, Single Cylinder. SOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 95.0mm x 95.0mm
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Horsepower 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 6800RPM
Torque 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System Mikuni BST40 Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: Full Floater Swingarm
Brakes Front: Single 280mm Discs 2 Piston Caliper
Rear: Single 230mm Disc 2 Piston Calipers
Front Tire 90/90-21
Rear Tire 120/90-17
Weight
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki DR 650 R DAKAR was a Air/oil Cooled, Four Strokes, Single Cylinder. SOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Enduro motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1990. Max torque was 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 6800 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 95.0mm bore x 95.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 644.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 120/90-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 280mm Discs 2 Piston Caliper in the front and a Single 230mm Disc 2 Piston Calipers in the rear.

1990 - 1995 Suzuki DR 650 R DAKAR[edit | edit source]

1990 - 1995 Suzuki DR 650 R DAKAR 1990 - 1995 Suzuki DR 650 R DAKAR 1990 - 1995 Suzuki DR 650 R DAKAR 1990 - 1995 Suzuki DR 650 R DAKAR

The DR 650 R Dakar, which was released in 1990, resembles its predecessor DR 600 R Dakar at first sight almost like an egg to the other would not be the traitorial 650 lettering on the bench. And the disc brake in the rear wheel is also new before was drummed. The DR 650 R Dakar engine technology is considered to be absolutely solid and reliable. Runs of well over 40000 kilometers without the slightest problems are not a rarity.