For the 1989 model year, the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 463 lb (210 kg).
Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) is heavier than about 93.2% 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 Big 750 S (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 727 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 7.66 US gal (29 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 47.6 lb (21.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.83 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 17.15 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.57 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 10.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 463 lb (210 kg).
Is the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 93rd weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 7.66 US gal (29 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 47.6 lb (21.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 643 lb (291.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 5.83 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 16th percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.57 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) above or below the typical Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 145.5 lb (66 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki DR Big 750 S (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.