The Suzuki DR 600 R Dakar (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 590 cc (36.00 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 161 kg (354.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki DR 600 R Dakar (reduced effect) compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 20% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 31st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 41% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
590 cc — larger displacement than about 47% of Suzuki models.
161 kg — heavier than about 31% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 69%.
20 L — larger than about 92% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1989 |
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| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 590 cc (36.00 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 85 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 161 kg (354.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 131.0 km/h (81.4 mph) |
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