DR 800 S

1996 Suzuki DR 800 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1996 Suzuki DR 800 S enduro - offroad motorcycle, Suzuki relies on a 779 cc (47.5 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 53.4 HP (39 kW) at 6,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 89 Nm (65.6 lb-ft) at 5,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.5 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (5,400 rpm) and peak power (6,600 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 800 S measures 194 kg (428 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.63 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1996 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.