Across the 1996, 1997 and 1998 model years, the Suzuki DR 800 S motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 443.1 lb (201 kg).
Suzuki DR 800 S weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 800 S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 800 S is heavier than about 96.2% of 13 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki DR 800 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 443.1 lb (201 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 779 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Torque | 43.5 lb-ft (59 Nm) to 65.6 lb-ft (89 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.86 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.82 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.35 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.76 cc / lb to 1.82 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.9 lb / 100 cc to 56.9 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR 800 S weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki DR 800 S weigh?
The source data gives 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 443.1 lb (201 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Suzuki DR 800 S weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 96th percentile among 13 compatible Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Suzuki DR 800 S model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does the Suzuki DR 800 S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 623.1 lb (282.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki DR 800 S strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.28 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
How much heavier will the Suzuki DR 800 S be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Suzuki DR 800 S torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.82 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.35 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Suzuki DR 800 S engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.76 cc per lb to 1.82 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Suzuki DR 800 S years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 427.7 lb (194 kg) (1996) up to 443.1 lb (201 kg) (1997-1998).
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.