Suzuki DR600S (1985)

The Suzuki DR 600S was a motorcycle produced in 1985, featuring a four stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 589 cc. It had a bore and stroke of 94 x 85 mm and was air-cooled. The lubrication system was a wet sump, with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The motorcycle used a 38mm Mikuni flatside carburetor for induction and CDI for ignition. Kick start was available for starting. The motorcycle had a maximum power output of 32 kW at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 49.5 Nm at 5000 rpm. The transmission had 5 speeds and the final drive was a chain. The semi-double cradle frame was paired with 39mm Kayaba forks, air adjustable suspension in the front and a Single Kayaba shock with adjustable spring preload at the rear. The front brake was a single 240mm disc and the rear brake was a 130mm drum. The front and rear tires were 100/80-21 and 130/80-17 respectively. The motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 21 litres, with a consumption average of 4.8 L/100 km. The dry weight of the bike was 141 kg, while the wet weight was 150 kg. The standing 1/4 mile time was recorded at 14.6 seconds with a top speed of 163.9 km/h. The bike had a length of 2215mm, width of 875mm, height of 1235mm, and a wheelbase of 1465mm. The seat height was 925mm.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR 600S

Year: 1985

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: Kick

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 240mm disc

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: 141 kg / 310 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