The Suzuki DR 800 S Big motorcycle specifications include a 779 cc (47.53 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 227 kg (500.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki DR 800 S Big 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 28% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 13% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 68th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 9% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 88th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 69% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 99th 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.
779 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of Suzuki models.
227 kg — heavier than about 68% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 32%.
860 mm — taller than about 88% of Suzuki models.
24 L — larger than about 99% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
1,520
1,444
5% above average.
860
786
9% above average.
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 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 381 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.17:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1999 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 779 cc (47.53 cu in) |
| Torque | 59.0 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.5 ft.lbs) @ 5,400 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 105.0 x 90 mm (4.1 x 3.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
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 | 227 kg (500.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 860 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.30 L/100 km (15.9 km/l or 37.34 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 146.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 159.0 km/h (98.8 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.60 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 15.80 seconds |
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.