Suzuki DR 600 Dakar (1986)

The Suzuki DR 600R Dakar is a motorcycle produced in 1986, featuring a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves engine with a capacity of 589 cc. The cylinder has a bore of 94 mm and stroke of 85 mm, and is cooled by air. The motorcycle features a wet sump lubrication system, 38 mm Mikuni flatside carburetor induction, and CDI ignition starting. It boasts a maximum power of 32 kW @ 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 49.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed system, and the motorcycle has a final drive chain. The frame is semi-double cradle and the front suspension is 39 mm Kayaba forks that are air adjustable. The rear suspension is a single Kayaba shock with adjustable spring preload, while the front brakes are a single 280mm disc with a two-piston caliper, and the rear brakes are a 130mm drum. The motorcycle is fitted with a front tyre size of 100/80-21 and a rear tyre size of 130/80-17. It has a length of 2215 mm, width of 875 mm, height of 1235 mm, and a wheelbase of 1465 mm. The motorcycle’s dry weight is 136 kg, but wet weight is 150 kg with a fuel capacity of 21 litres. On average, the motorcycle consumes 4.8 L/100 km of fuel and has a standing 1/4 mile time of 14.6 seconds with a top speed of 163.9 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR 600R Dakar

Year: 1986


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Capacity: 589 cc / 35.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 85 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Wet sump
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Induction: 38mm Mikuni flatside carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 32 kW / 44 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 49.5 Nm / 5.04 kg-m / 36.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Semi-double cradle
Front Suspension: 39 mm Kayaba forks, air adjustable

Front Wheel Travel: 226 mm / 8.9 in
Rear Suspension: Single Kayaba shock, adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 236 mm / 9.3 in
Front Brakes: Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 130mm Drum
Front Tyre: 100/80-21
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17
Dimensions: Length 2215 mm / 87.2 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1235 mm / 48.6 in
Wheelbase: 1465 mm / 57.7 in
Seat Height: 925 mm / 36.4 in
Dry Weight: 136 kg / 300 lbs
Wet Weight: 150 kg / 330 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 4.8 L/100 km / 20.8 km/l / 49 US mpg / 58.8 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.6 sec / 143 km/h / 88.9 mph
Top Speed: 163.9 km/h / 101.8 mph

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