Is the Suzuki DR650 reliable?

The DR650SE engine has an outstanding reputation for long, trouble-free service life. Of course, it should go without saying that proper maintenance is the key to that longevity, and Suzuki’s engineers have made your life easy in that regard. The DR650 is a remarkably friendly bike to work on, generally.

How many miles can a Suzuki DR650 last?

41,000 miles (65,000 km).

How much horsepower does a DR650 have?

Suzuki DR 650SE

Make Model	Suzuki DR 650SE
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 lb-ft@ 4600 rpm

Where is Suzuki DR650 made?

New Zealand
As of 2021, after 25 years, the model is still in production and is the best selling over 500cc bike in New Zealand. The bike is often in the top five sellers of any capacity bikes in New Zealand.

How much horsepower does a 2021 DR650 have?

For 2021, the DR650S draws power from a rocksteady 644 cc, air and oil-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine, which produces confident power to the tune of around 43 horsepower and 47 lb-ft of torque.

Is DR650 a 4 stroke?

The RS was a lighter model, featuring smaller exhaust system etc. The DR650 engine is basically an enlargened DR600. It simply got bigger bore and longer stroke….

1992—1995 Suzuki DR650RSE Specifications
Overall length:	2 385 mm (93.9 in.)
Engine type:	Air-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke

What is the best motorcycle for on and off-road?

8 Best Adventure Touring Motorcycles

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R.
Triumph Tiger 800 XCx.
Honda Africa Twin.
BMW R1200 GS Adventure.
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS.
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro.
Kawasaki Versys.

Are there any problems with the Suzuki DR650?

Starting with issues that may affect every year model of the 96-Present DR650SE: Stator Cover Crank Access Plug They seem to weld themselves in position sometimes causing you to go for the chisel.

Why does my yellow DR650 bike not start?

This topic has 14 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 6 years, 2 months ago by Eddieb. So our Yellow DR650 recently decided to not start, and consistently not start. Investigations have traced it to a spark problem, when turning the bike over with a plug removed and earthed on the frame the spark varies from extremely weak to none at all.

Is the base gasket on my Suzuki DR650 leaking?

Leaky base gasket- The paper cylinder base gaskets first installed by Suzuki can suffer leakage. The norm is for the gasket to leak after time. The exception is no leaks. If a leak does develop, it is often no more than a slight weep, and many owners just live with it.

What causes 3rd gear whine on Suzuki DR650?

3rd gear issues- Some DR’s can have a pronounced whine in 3rd gear which can be caused by the hardening wearing off or a badly cut gear. Not catastrophic but annoying anyway. 3rd gear has also been known to disintegrate in a small number of cases.

Are there any electrical issues with the Suzuki DR650?

Electrical issues are the bane of many mechanics. And if you have an old and pre-owned vehicle, you might have good reason to fear electrical mods and repairs. For information on headlights see the DR650 Headlights Page. For information on brake, running and turn signals, see the DR650 Signal Lights Page.

What’s the difference between a 1990 and 1991 Suzuki DR650?

There are a few differences in US, Canadian, Australian, and other DR650s. This mostly pertains to the lighting issues (on/off light switch, passing light switch, and city light). ← These may not accurately represent 1990 and 1991 DR650s.

Navigation