Suzuki DR 650 RS Weight (406lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1990, 1991 and 1992 model years, the Suzuki DR 650 RS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 405.7 lb (184 kg).

Wet / running weight405.7 lb (184 kg)
Fuel capacity5.28 US gal (20 L)
Full tank fuel weight32.8 lb (14.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb6.66 hp / 100 lb to 11.34 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
199019911992

Suzuki DR 650 RS weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki DR 650 RS?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 650 RS is heavier than about 83.8% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
405.7 lb (184 kg)
37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 317.5 lb (144 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight405.7 lb (184 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 rider555.7 lb (252 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73% of total mass
180 lb rider585.7 lb (265.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.3% of total mass
210 lb rider615.7 lb (279.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.9% of total mass

Suzuki DR 650 RS weight & related specs

Model years covered 1990, 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 405.7 lb (184 kg)
Engine displacement 640 cc
Power 27 hp to 46 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 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.

Power
199227 hp
Power per 100 lb
19926.66 hp / 100 lb

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 6.66 hp / 100 lb to 11.34 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 8.82 lb / hp to 15.02 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.58 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 63.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 8.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 650 RS is heavier than about 83.8% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 6.66 hp per 100 lb to 11.34 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Suzuki DR 650 RS weight FAQ

What is the Suzuki DR 650 RS wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 405.7 lb (184 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Suzuki DR 650 RS lighter or heavier than other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?

Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 83.8% of 37 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.

Which Suzuki DR 650 RS years have different weight specs?

No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.

How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki DR 650 RS?

Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Suzuki DR 650 RS and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 585.7 lb (265.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Suzuki DR 650 RS power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 6.66 hp per 100 lb to 11.34 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 53rd percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Suzuki DR 650 RS displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 1.58 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

What is the Suzuki DR 650 RS weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 317.5 lb (144 kg), the model is roughly 88.2 lb (40 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Suzuki DR 650 RS weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

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.