DR 650 SE

2001 Suzuki DR 650 SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2001 Suzuki DR 650 SE utilizes a 644 cc (39.3 cu in) oil & air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 kW) at 6,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 54 Nm (39.8 lb-ft) at 4,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.3 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (4,600 rpm) and peak power (6,400 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 650 SE measures 165 kg (364 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.75 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 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 1996 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.