DR 800 S

1997 Suzuki DR 800 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Suzuki DR 800 S relies on a 779 cc (47.5 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 59 Nm (43.5 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 64.2 HP per liter, 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 201 kg (443 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.02 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 3 indexed model years from 1996 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.