Across the 1990, 1991 and 1992 model years, the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 388 lb (176 kg) to 390.2 lb (177 kg).
Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) weight overview
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
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) is heavier than about 78.4% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 388 lb (176 kg) to 390.2 lb (177 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 640 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1990 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.96 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.37 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.64 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.6 lb / 100 cc to 61 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.2% to 8.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 388 lb (176 kg) to 390.2 lb (177 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 78th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 568 lb (257.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.96 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 28th percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.64 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (reduced effect) compare with the median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 70.5 lb (32 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar (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.
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.