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).
Suzuki DR 650 RS weight overview
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
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.