For the 2016 model year, the Suzuki DR 650 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 324.1 lb (147 kg).
Suzuki DR 650 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 650?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 650 is lighter than about 74% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 DR 650 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 324.1 lb (147 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 644 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.99 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR 650 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 650 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 324.1 lb (147 kg).
Is the Suzuki DR 650 heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 26th weight percentile among 129 Suzuki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Suzuki DR 650 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 650 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 504.1 lb (228.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Suzuki DR 650 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.99 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki DR 650 above or below the typical Suzuki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 101.4 lb (46 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki DR 650 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.
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.