Suzuki DR 600 S Weight (353lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1985, 1987 and 1989 model years, the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 352.7 lb (160 kg).

Wet / running weight352.7 lb (160 kg)
Fuel capacity5.28 US gal (20 L)
Full tank fuel weight32.8 lb (14.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb7.65 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
198519871989

Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) is heavier than about 60.8% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
352.7 lb (160 kg)
37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 317.5 lb (144 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight352.7 lb (160 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 rider502.7 lb (228 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.2% of total mass
180 lb rider532.7 lb (241.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.2% of total mass
210 lb rider562.7 lb (255.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.7% of total mass

Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1985, 1987, 1989
Wet / running weight 352.7 lb (160 kg)
Engine displacement 590 cc
Power 27 hp
Fuel capacity 5.28 US gal (20 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 32.8 lb (14.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 7.65 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 13.06 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.67 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 59.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 9.3%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) is heavier than about 60.8% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) of fuel when full.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 7.65 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) weight FAQ

How heavy is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 352.7 lb (160 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?

It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 61st percentile among 37 compatible Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles.

Does the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1985, 1987, 1989 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 532.7 lb (241.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7.65 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 34th percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.

How large is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) engine for its weight?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.67 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

Is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) above or below the typical Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?

The model sits about 35.3 lb (16 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?

It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.

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.