Suzuki DR 650S

Production years: 2015–2026
Brand: Suzuki

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Selected year: 2026

Technical specifications

Engine capacity: 644 cm³
Power: 42 hp (31 kW)
Wet weight: 166 kg
Seat height: 885 mm

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Overview

The 2026 Suzuki DR 650S is a dual-sport motorcycle from a model family produced from 2015 to 2026. Its 644 cm³, four-stroke single is oil- and air-cooled and carbureted, producing 42 hp (31 kW); wet weight is 166 kg.

A 885 mm seat and 265 mm of ground clearance give the DR 650S a tall stance, while 260 mm of travel at both ends helps the wheels follow uneven ground. The 166 kg wet weight is something to manage when maneuvering slowly, and the chain final drive needs regular cleaning and adjustment.

Specifications

Engine

Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 82.0 mm
Engine capacity: 644 cm³
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel system: Carburettor
Ignition: Digitally-mapped DC-CDI
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Spark plugs: NGK DR8EA, DENSO X24ESR-U
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Performance and transmission

Power: 42 hp (31 kW)
Power weight ratio: 0.2530 HP/kg (wet)
Clutch: Wet multiplate, rack-and-pinion activated.
Final drive: Chain
Gearbox: Manual 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual

Dimensions and weight

Fuel capacity: 13 L
Ground clearance: 265 mm
Overall height: 1,195 mm
Overall length: 2,255 mm
Overall width: 865 mm
Seat height: 885 mm
Wet weight: 166 kg
Wheelbase: 1,490 mm

Chassis and suspension

Frame: Semi-double cradle
Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front wheel travel: 260 mm
Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear wheel travel: 260 mm

Brakes and wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Floating rotor, two-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter: 290 mm
Front tyre: 90/90-21 M/C 54S, tube type
Rear brakes: Single disc. Two-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Rear tyre: 120/90-17 M/C 64S, tube type

Colours and equipment

Colours: Solid Special White, Solid Black/Iron Grey

Model years

2016

Wet weight: 166 kg → 185 kg

2017

Wet weight: 185 kg → 166 kg; Fuel capacity: 12.9 L → 12 L

2018

Seat height: 885 mm → 845 mm; Fuel capacity: 12 L → 13 L

2023

Seat height: 845 mm → 885 mm

Specification
Engine capacity	644 cm³	644 cm³	644 cm³	644 cm³	644 cm³	644 cm³
Power	42 hp (31 kW)	42 hp (31 kW)	42 hp (31 kW)	42 hp (31 kW)	42 hp (31 kW)	42 hp (31 kW)
Wet weight	166 kg	166 kg	166 kg	166 kg	166 kg	166 kg
Seat height	845 mm	845 mm	885 mm	885 mm	885 mm	885 mm
Fuel capacity	13 L	13 L	13 L	13 L	13 L	13 L

Pros and cons

Advantages

Long suspension travel
With 260 mm of travel at both ends and 265 mm of ground clearance, it is equipped to handle rough, uneven routes.
Electric starting
The electric starter makes starting the single straightforward without relying on a kickstarter.

Things to consider

Tall seat
At 885 mm, the seat can make it harder for shorter riders to put a foot down securely at a stop.
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs cleaning and adjustment as part of regular upkeep.

Rider fit

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Seat height: 885 mmInseam 78.9 cm

Seat height: 885 mm

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Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.

Estimated ground reach

Tiptoes likely; one-foot stops may feel easier

Plan to use a one-foot stop and test the motorcycle before buying.

Seat height

885 mm

Approx. loaded height

855 mm

Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.