Suzuki released the DR 350S motorcycle model in 1993-94. It boasts a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 349 cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. Its lubrication system is dry sump, and it uses a Mikuni BST33 carburetor for induction. The bike relies on digital CDI for ignition, with starting through kick. Its maximum power is 21.9 kW or 30 hp at 7600 rpm, with a rear tire output of 20.1 kW or 27 hp at the same rate. The DR 350S has a six-speed transmission and relies on a chain for final drive. Its 130 kg frame uses diamond steel, further supported by fully adjustable, link-type rear suspension and cartridge-type, 13-way adjustable compression damping and 17-way adjustable rebound damping in the front. The bike also has a single 250mm disc with a two-piston caliper at the front and single 220mm disc with a single-piston caliper at the rear for braking. It has a 9-litre fuel capacity, 5.5L/100km consumption average, and a top speed of 145.7 km/h or 90.5 mph. Tests show that it can brake from 60 km/h to a stop in 15.1 m or 49.5 ft and has a standing 1/4 mile time of 15.1 seconds at 132km/h or 82 mph. The DR 350S’s road testing is classified as an Enduro Test, according to Tuttomoto.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki DR 350S
| Year | 1993 – 94 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity | 349 cc / 21.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 x 71.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication System | Dry sump |
| Induction | Mikuni BST33 carburetor |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 21.9 kW / 30 hp @ 7600 rpm (rear tyre 20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 7600 rpm ) |
| Max Torque | 29 Nm / 3.0 kgf-m / 21.4 lb-ft @ 6200 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Diamond steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, cartridge-type, 13-way adjustable compression damping and 17-way adjustable rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 11.0″ |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 254 mm / 10.0″ |
| Front Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| Dry-Weight | 130 kg / 287 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.5 L/100 km / 18.2 km/l / 44 US mpg / 51.4 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h – 0 | 15.1 m / 49.5 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 50.0 m / 164 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.1 sec / 132 km/h / 82 mph |
| Top Speed | 145.7 km/h / 90.5 mph |
| Road Test | Enduro Test 1994 Tuttomoto |
