The Suzuki DR 370 is a motorcycle model that was produced between 1977 and 1979. It is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a 369cc engine capacity and a compression ratio of 8.7:1. The bike is cooled by air and has an induction of one 32mm Mikuni BS32SS carburetor. The ignition is magneto battery point and the motorcycle starts with a kick. The bike has a maximum power output of 19.3 kW at 5700 rpm and a maximum torque output of 28 Nm at 4000 rpm.
The clutch is a wet multiplate type and the motorcycle has a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a single downtube, cradle type and the front suspension is a telescopic fork, oil/gas damped. The front wheel travel is 195 mm, while the rear suspension is a full-floater, swingarm type with gas shocks and a rear wheel travel of 132 mm. The motorcycle has front and rear 150mm drum brakes and spoked aluminum wheels with a 3.00-21 PR front tire and a 4.00-18 PR rear tire.
The motorcycle has a steering angle of 32 degrees, a trail of 146 mm, and dimensions of 2120 mm (length) x 860 mm (width) x 1415 mm (wheelbase). The ground clearance is 225 mm and the dry weight is 120 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 8.5 liters and the average fuel consumption is 5.2 L/100 km. The standing 1/4 mile time is 16.9 seconds with a top speed of 140 km/h. In a road test against the Yamaha TT500, the Suzuki DR370 was found to be a better off-road bike due to its better ground clearance and ease of use.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki SP 370
| Year | 1977 – 79 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC |
| Capacity | 369 cc / 22.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 85 x 65.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 1 x 32mm Mikuni BS32SS carburetor |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Magneto battery point |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 19.3 kW / 26 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 28 Nm / 2.86 kgf-m / 20.7 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single downtube, cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, oil/gas damped |
| Front Wheel Travel | 195 mm / 7.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Full floater, swingarm, gas shocks |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 132 mm / 5.2 in |
| Front Brakes | 150 mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 150 mm Drum |
| Wheels | Spoked aluminum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 – 21 PR |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 -18 PR |
| Steering Angle | 32 degrees |
| Trail | 146 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2120 mm / 83.5 in Width: 860 mm / 33.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 225 mm / 8.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 120 kg / 264 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal / 1.9 Imp gal |
| Consumption average | 5.2 L/100 km / 19.2 km/l / 46.2 US mpg / 54.2 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 16.9 sec / 114 km/h / 70.8 mph |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h . 87 mph |
| Road Test | Yamaha TT500 vs Suzuki DR370 Modern Cycle |
