Across the 1985, 1987 and 1989 model years, the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 352.7 lb (160 kg).
Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) is heavier than about 60.8% 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 600 S (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1987, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 352.7 lb (160 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 590 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.65 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.06 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 9.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 352.7 lb (160 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 61st percentile among 37 compatible Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Does the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1985, 1987, 1989 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 532.7 lb (241.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7.65 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 34th percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.67 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) above or below the typical Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 35.3 lb (16 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki DR 600 S (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.