DR 350 SE

1996 Suzuki DR 350 SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1996 Suzuki DR 350 SE enduro - offroad motorcycle, Suzuki features a 349 cc (21.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 30.1 HP (22 kW) at 7,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 67 Nm (49.4 lb-ft) at 6,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 86.2 HP per liter and a 1,400 rpm working window between peak torque (6,200 rpm) and peak power (7,600 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the DR 350 SE measures 130 kg (287 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.32 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 890 mm (35 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 164 km (102 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 146 km/h (91 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1996 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.