The Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar motorcycle specifications include a 640 cc (39.05 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 176 kg (388 lb).
Key specifications
The 1990 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki DR 650 R Dakar 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.
About 5% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 12% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 48% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 96th 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.
640 cc — larger displacement than about 53% of Suzuki models.
176 kg — heavier than about 35% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 65%.
21 L — larger than about 96% 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 | 120/90-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.05:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 640 cc (39.05 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 95.0 x 90.4 mm (3.7 x 3.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| 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 | 120/90-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 176 kg (388 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 151.0 km/h (93.8 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.