Suzuki DR650SE (1997-98)

The Suzuki DR650SE motorcycle was produced from 1997 to 1998 and features a four-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 644 cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1, and comes equipped with Mikuni BST40 induction and electronic ignition. The bike has a maximum power output of 32 kW (43.5 hp) at 6,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 54 Nm (39.8 lb-ft) at 4,600 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission, wet sump lubrication, and chain final drive.

The DR650SE has a steel, single cradle frame and features telescopic, leading axle, oil damped front suspension and a link-type, fully adjustable rear suspension, both of which offer 259 mm (10.2 in) of travel. The bike also comes with single disc brakes at the front and rear, each equipped with a 2 piston caliper. The front and rear wheels are respectively fitted with 90/90-21 and 120/90-17 tyres.

The motorcycle is 2255 mm (88.8 in) in length, 865 mm (34.1 in) in width, and 1195 mm (47.0 in) in height. It has a wheelbase of 1490 mm (58.7 in), a seat height of 885 mm (34.8 in), and ground clearance of 265 mm (10.4 in). Its dry weight is 147 kg (324 lbs) and wet weight is 162 kg (357 lbs). The fuel capacity is 13 liters (3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal), and it has an average fuel consumption of 5.0 L/100 km (20.1 km/l / 47.3 US mpg / 56.8 Imp mpg).

The bike has a braking distance of 14.7 m (48.2 ft) at 60 km/h (37.3 mph) and 41.4 m (135.8 ft) at 100 km/h (62.1 mph). Its top speed is 160.6 km/h (99.8 mph) and it completes the standing quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds at a speed of 142.5 km/h (88.5 mph).

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR 650SE

Year: 1997 – 98

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder. SOHC, 4 Valve per cylinder.

Capacity: 644 cc / 39.3 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 100 x 82 mm

Cooling System: Air/oil cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.5:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: Mikuni BST40

Ignition: Electronic Ignition

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 32 kW / 43.5 hp / @ 6400 rpm (at rear tyre 27.9 kW / 37.4 hp @ 6500 rpm)

Max Torque: 54 Nm / 5.51 kg-m / 39.8 [email protected] 4600 rpm

Clutch: Wet, cable operated

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Steel, single cradle frame

Front Suspension: Telescopic, leading axle, oil damped

Front Wheel Travel: 259 mm / 10.2 in

Rear Suspension: Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 259 mm / 10.2 in

Front Brakes: Single 280 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 90/90-21

Rear Tyre: 120/90-17

Dimensions: Length 2255 mm / 88.8 in Width 865 mm / 34.1 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in

Wheelbase: 1490 mm / 58.7 in

Seat Height: 885 mm / 34.8 in.

Ground Clearance: 265mm / 10.4 in

Dry Weight: 147 kg /324 lbs

Wet-Weight: 162 kg / 357 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 13 Liter / US 3.4 gal / 2.9 Imp gal (CA model 12 Liter / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal)

Consumption Average: 5.0 L/100 km / 20.1 km/l / 47.3 US mpg / 56.8 Imp mpg

Braking 60 km/h – 0: 14.7 m / 48.2 ft

Braking 100 km/h – 0: 41.4 m / 135.8 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.1 sec / 142.5 km/h / 88.5 mph

Top Speed: 160.6 km/h / 99.8 mph