DR 600 S

1988 Suzuki DR 600 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Suzuki DR 600 S features a 590 cc (36 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 6,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 45.8 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the DR 600 S measures 160 kg (353 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.93 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 131 km/h (81 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1984 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.