The Suzuki DR 600 R Dakar motorcycle specifications include a 590 cc (36.00 cu in) engine, power of 44 hp (32.1 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 166 kg (366 lb).
Key specifications
The 1986 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki DR 600 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 33% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 39th percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 17% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 33rd 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.
44 hp — more powerful than about 39% of Suzuki models with power data.
590 cc — larger displacement than about 47% of Suzuki models.
166 kg — heavier than about 33% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 67%.
21 L — larger than about 96% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-17 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.265 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 265.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 74.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 590 cc (36.00 cu in) |
| Power | 44 hp (32.1 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 85 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/80-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 166 kg (366 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 150.0 km/h (93.2 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.