Suzuki DR-Z 70

Production years: 2008–2018
Brand: Suzuki

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SUZUKI DR-Z70 (2014-2015)

Selected year: 2018

Technical specifications

Engine capacity: 67 cm³
Power: 4.5 hp (3.4 kW)
Wet weight: 55 kg
Seat height: 560 mm

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Overview

The Suzuki DR-Z 70 is a minibike produced from 2008 to 2018. The 2018 model uses an air-cooled, 67 cm³ single-cylinder four-stroke engine producing 4.5 hp (3.4 kW), with a wet weight of 55 kg.

Its 560 mm seat height keeps the seat close to the ground, while the 55 kg wet weight helps make low-speed maneuvering manageable. The 3 L tank is compact, and the three-speed manual gearbox requires the rider to shift gears. Inverted telescopic front suspension and oil-damped rear suspension provide 97 mm of front wheel travel; drum brakes are fitted at both ends.

Specifications

Engine

Bore x stroke: 48.0 x 37.0 mm
Engine capacity: 67 cm³
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel system: Carburettor
Ignition: Electronic
Lubrication system: Wet Sump
Starting: Electric & kick

Performance and transmission

Power: 4.5 hp (3.4 kW)
Power weight ratio: 0.0857 HP/kg (dry)
Final drive: Chain
Gearbox: Manual 3-speed
Transmission type: Manual

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight: 52.5 kg
Fuel capacity: 3 L
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Overall height: 790 mm
Overall length: 1,320 mm
Overall width: 580 mm
Seat height: 560 mm
Wet weight: 55 kg
Wheelbase: 935 mm

Chassis and suspension

Frame: Steel
Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring
Front wheel travel: 97 mm
Rear suspension: Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped

Brakes and wheels

Front brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tyre: 2.50-10
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear tyre: 2.50-10

Colours and equipment

Colours: Champion Yellow No.2/Solid Black

Model years

No recorded specification changes between model years.

Specification
Engine capacity	67 cm³	67 cm³	67 cm³	67 cm³	67 cm³	67 cm³
Power	—	—	4.5 hp (3.4 kW)	4.5 hp (3.4 kW)	4.5 hp (3.4 kW)	4.5 hp (3.4 kW)
Wet weight	55 kg	55 kg	55 kg	55 kg	55 kg	55 kg
Seat height	560 mm	560 mm	560 mm	560 mm	560 mm	560 mm
Fuel capacity	3 L	3 L	3 L	3 L	3 L	3 L

Pros and cons

Advantages

Low seat
The 560 mm seat height makes it easier for a shorter rider to reach the ground.
Light wet weight
At 55 kg wet, the DR-Z 70 is easier to move around by hand than a heavier motorcycle.
Two starting methods
Electric and kick starting give the rider an alternative if one method is inconvenient.

Things to consider

Small fuel tank
The 3 L tank limits how much fuel the motorcycle can carry between stops.
Drum brakes front and rear
Both wheels use drum brakes rather than disc brakes.
Manual shifting
The three-speed manual gearbox means the rider has to operate the clutch and change gears.

Rider fit

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Seat height: 560 mmInseam 78.9 cm

Seat height: 560 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

Both feet likely flat

You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.

Seat height

560 mm

Approx. loaded height

530 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.