Across 5 covered model years from 1991 to 1996, the Suzuki DR 650 RSE motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 429.9 lb (195 kg) and dry weights ranging from 374.8 lb (170 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki DR 650 RSE 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 RSE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 650 RSE is heavier than about 90.5% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 RSE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 429.9 lb (195 kg) |
| Dry weight | 374.8 lb (170 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 640 cc to 644 cc |
| Power | 46 hp |
| Torque | 41.2 lb-ft (55.9 Nm) to 42 lb-ft (56.9 Nm) |
| 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 1991 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 | 10.7 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.35 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.2 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb to 1.72 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.2 lb / 100 cc to 67.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.6% to 8.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 407.6 lb (184.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR 650 RSE weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki DR 650 RSE dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996 years, listed wet/running weight is 429.9 lb (195 kg) and listed dry weight is 374.8 lb (170 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki DR 650 RSE lighter or heavier than other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 90.5% of 37 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki DR 650 RSE 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 RSE?
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. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki DR 650 RSE and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 609.9 lb (276.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki DR 650 RSE power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.7 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 59th percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Suzuki DR 650 RSE weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 407.6 lb (184.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki DR 650 RSE total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 7.6% to 8.8% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Suzuki DR 650 RSE torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.2 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.