Suzuki DR 600 S / R (1988-89)

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The Suzuki DR 600S / R motorcycle was produced from 1988 to 1989. It has a four stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 589cc, producing 32kW / 44 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 49.5 Nm / 5.04 kg-m / 36.5 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. The air cooled engine features a 38mm Mikuni flatside carburetor and CDI ignition. The semi-double cradle frame and 39mm Kayaba front forks with air adjustment offer excellent stability, and the single Kayaba rear shock with adjustable spring preload ensures a comfortable ride. The motorcycle has front and rear brakes consisting of a single 240mm disc and a 130mm drum, respectively. The front and rear tires are 100/80-21 and 130/80-17, respectively. It has a fuel capacity of 21 litres and a dry weight of 141kg, which increases to 150kg when wet. The Suzuki DR 600S / R can achieve an average fuel consumption of 4.8 L/100 km and has a top speed of 163.9 km/h or 101.8 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR 600S / R

Year: 1988 – 89


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

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