DR 350 SE

1997 Suzuki DR 350 SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Suzuki DR 350 SE features a 349 cc (21.3 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 30 HP (21.9 kW) at 7,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 29 Nm (21.4 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 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 135 kg (298 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.5 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.

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.