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the trail concept is evolving, being transformed and enriched, at the risk of losing its original spirit. Whether on-road, GT or enduro, the fact remains that fewer and fewer manufacturers are defending the principle of the big, simple, versatile trail bike. Like the 600 XT, Suzuki's DR 650 continues to keep the flame alive, and in a beautiful way. Flattering in its lightness and agility, this single-mode trail bike is as seductive as it is delightful. With its long-travel suspension (which can be lowered to reduce saddle height), the machine is perfectly capable of taking on rough roads. The brakes are powerful but not too aggressive. The engine is efficient and doesn't vibrate too much. There's nothing to stop you venturing out on the road, provided you're reasonable. Very limited protection, not very soft seat, limited range - you'd better live not far from the sea if you want to go there. If we smile at the presence of a luggage rack as standard, will we forgive the absence of a tachometer? Let's be fair. For a contained budget, the DR 650 offers us the dapper, jovial feel of a trail bike that's simple, playful and modern. Too bad the competition isn't paying more attention to this niche. So much the better for Suzuki, which is playing it cool with this bike, one of the best of its kind.

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Key facts Suzuki DR 650 SE (2003) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

  • Live engine
  • Reasonable weight
  • Road qualities

Weak points

  • Narrow, firm saddle
  • Protection absente
  • Dashboard

Prices

Basic version
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5,659€

Bikers' reviews

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Performance

Specifications Suzuki DR 650 SE 2003

Chassis
Frame : single split steel cradle
Fuel capacity : 13 liters (3.43 US gallons)
Seat height : 865 mm (34.06 in)
Length : 2,255 mm (88.78 in)
Width : 865 mm (34.06 in)
Min height : 1,195 mm (47.05 in)
Wheelbase : 1,490 mm (58.66 in)
Dry weight : 147 kg (324 lb)
Weight when fully loaded : 165 kg (364 lb)
Front axle
telehydraulic fork, Wheel travel : 260 mm (10.24 in)
Braking 1 disc Ø 290 mm (11.42 in), 2-piston caliper
Front tire : 90 / 90 - 21 → Order this type of tire
Transmission
5 stage gearbox
Secondary by chain
Rear axle
Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 260 mm (10.24 in)
Braking 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), 2-piston caliper
Rear tire : 120 / 90 - 17 → Order this type of tire
Motor
single-cylinder , 4 strokes
1 Mikuni Ø 40 mm carburettor
Cooling system : combined air / oil
1 ACT
4 valves per cylinder
644 cc
41 ch (40.40 hp) to 6,400 rpm
6.70 mkg to 6,200 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio : 3.64 kg/ch
Weight / torque ratio : 21.94 kg/mkg
Compression : 9.7:1
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Compare the DR 650 SE to its competitors

Acceleration

Suzuki DR 650 SE 2003 : 14.6 s
Honda NX 650 Dominator 2003 Undisclosed
Yamaha XT 600 2003 Undisclosed
Kawasaki KLR 650 2003 Undisclosed

Fuel consumption

Suzuki DR 650 SE 2003 : 5.40 liters/100km (0.44 mpg)
Honda NX 650 Dominator 2003 : 5.30 liters/100km (0.44 mpg)
Yamaha XT 600 2003 : 5.70 liters/100km (0.41 mpg)
Kawasaki KLR 650 2003 : 5.50 liters/100km (0.43 mpg)

Range

Suzuki DR 650 SE 2003 : 241 km (150 miles)
Honda NX 650 Dominator 2003 : 302 km (188 miles)
Yamaha XT 600 2003 : 263 km (163 miles)
Kawasaki KLR 650 2003 : 418 km (260 miles)

Torque

Suzuki DR 650 SE 2003 : 6.7 mkg
Honda NX 650 Dominator 2003 : 6.2 mkg
Yamaha XT 600 2003 : 5.1 mkg
Kawasaki KLR 650 2003 : 5 mkg

Power

Suzuki DR 650 SE 2003 : 41 ch (40.40 hp)
Honda NX 650 Dominator 2003 : 46 ch (45.40 hp)
Yamaha XT 600 2003 : 45 ch (44.40 hp)
Kawasaki KLR 650 2003 : 42 ch (41.40 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Suzuki DR 650 SE 2003 : 3.64 kg/ch
Honda NX 650 Dominator 2003 : 3.35 kg/ch
Yamaha XT 600 2003 : 3.51 kg/ch
Kawasaki KLR 650 2003 : 4.06 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Suzuki DR 650 SE 2003 : 21.94 kg/mkg
Honda NX 650 Dominator 2003 : 24.52 kg/mkg
Yamaha XT 600 2003 : 30.59 kg/mkg
Kawasaki KLR 650 2003 : 33.6 kg/mkg

Speed

Suzuki DR 650 SE 2003 : 154 km/h (95.70 mph)
Honda NX 650 Dominator 2003 : approximately 160 km/h (99.40 mph)
Yamaha XT 600 2003 : approximately 165 km/h (102.50 mph)
Kawasaki KLR 650 2003 : approximately 160 km/h (99.40 mph)
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 27 reviews

French Ange Model 1997
Bonjour les amis My dr650 is from 2000 I find that the gears pull a little long.en 5eme à 90 ça tremble encore pareil à 70 en 4eme 50 en 3eme Do you have an idea to solve this problem I removed a tooth from the pinion If you have a solution thank you and good road to you all Rating : 5/5
Fourche avant
French Nathan Model 1996
I have a question. I'd like to change the front fork for a more modern one like the wp or kayaba but I don't know which model is compatible with the dr 650 Rating : 4/5
demarreur
French angus Model 1996
from which year the electric starter was on a djebel Rating : 5/5
French Jean Model 1999
6.70 mkg at 6,200 rpm --> 58 CV
Hello Houston, we have a problem Rating : 5/5
French ALPINE Model 1996
Hello
Bought new in Noumea NC!
I just got out of an XT 750 YAM ! it goes everywhere river ,excellent trail ! imported in France in 2011 it has 10000 km and is very reliable low maintenance ! I find it hard to part with it like my JEEP Wrangler ! it runs on SP90 E1O since yesterday at 50% … it will stay in the family for my 11 year old grandson… who also loves it

She often helps me out and weaves her way around town and through traffic jams
! let's just say it's got the love factor




Rating : 5/5
French Toto Model 1997
1 to 100km/h in 6 seconds.

Cunning gearbox, cable clutch, no rev counter

A great bike, even for hardcore enduro riders. Rating : 5/5
eligible permis a2?
French romain Model 1997
bonjour, une question me tracasse, et elle éligible au parmi a2 ou il faut elle brider? (if possible) Thank you for your answer Rating : 4/5
French Romain Sibot
The max power and power-to-weight ratio are good, so there's no reason why it shouldn't be available for A2 drivers.

Romain from MP Rating : 5/5
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French den Model 1998
salut a tous ma dr 650 , 30 pour cent route et 70 pour cent bois d'origine pas repérée par les flics ou promeneurs des bois, moteur coupleux assez puissant 43cv si bien magnée beaucoup de plaisir pour moi, 50 balais le vieux, auparavant des 1100 gsxr de 180cv...et des 300klm/h passées sur autoroute allemande en 1988 une autre époque...the 650 dr moto géniale maniable légère freinage correct progressif excellentes suspensions super débattement ligne sncf desafectees sur cailloux ballaste , tres tres tres bonne tenue de cap en piste terre battue , calcaire des pistes de pompiers vers lacanau 120 klm/H... ne bronche pas super stable...pas de radar personne du plaisir pur moteur tres tres robuste consumomme assez .. car une fois température atteint poignee dans le coin .... A REAL TRAIL .... tchao bikers... den Rating : 5/5
Tension chaine
French Phil 19 Model 1996
Hello everyone. I have just bought a DR 650 RSE from 1994. I'm delighted with it but the chain (wheel chain) seems very slack to me......Is there a manufacturer's tension, I can't find anything on the bike or on the internet........Thank you Rating : 4/5
French Nomadestan Model 1996
Excellent bike! The very definition of a motorcycle: light, flowing, reliable and able to take you everywhere, even when the asphalt stops. I had after this bike:
-a modern sportster sold (too much electronics and injection)
- a resold KTM 690 smc r (very good bike, but reliability not Max and heats up very quickly, then not made for cool riding)
- Yamaha fz6 s2 resold (flexible, safe, reliable, powerful .....but terribly boring and characterless)
- another sportster this time in carbu ...but nothing to do
i'm back to my first love: THE DR
 Rating : 4/5
arbre a came
French Jordan 18 Model 1996
Hello I would like to know how to adjust a camshaft on a 650 dr thank you Rating : 5/5
French Model 2003
d\'origine ou pour moi en supermotard c\'est une super machine !!! Rating : 5/5
French
i forgot to tell you the suzuki DR in 600 or 650 and me it lasts since september 1989 and all at the kick summer and winter, so if you have a question ask it's free !!!!! long live the SUZUKI DR. Rating : 5/5
French steban Model 1996
The Tour de Corse in 94 (92 version, no electric starter; all kick) with her, wife and luggage. The whole foot; dirt roads unknown to asphalt. I buried many a sports car in the bends. Rating : 5/5
Si je devais n'en garder qu'une...
French 3pistons Model 1996
...it would be this one! After having had 20 bikes:
-1 ducati 125 enduro,
-1 ktm 500gs
-3 honda 250xls,500xls,750xlv
-3 bmw r80gs,r100t,r100gs
-3 husqvarna 390wr, 400wr, 430wr
-3 yamaha 350rdlc, 600tte, 600xj
-3 suzuki 500rg, 400drz, 650drse
-1 kawa 750h2
-1 voxan 1000 scrambler
-1 triumph 955i tiger
Everything has already been said about this super bike, I've got 65,000km on the clock: 0 boredom! I use it 50%TT, 50%road, 14-tooth sprocket.
It's the ultimate anti-radar bike, because where you really have fun with it, there's never a cop around! Rating : 5/5
Achat de votre moto
French suzuki dr 125 Model 1996
i am Congolese from Brazzaville. How can I buy a motorcycle from your house? Rating : 3/5
French Yffic Narbonne membre de l'équipe Logo en petite résolution du site motoplanete
Hello,

Motoplanete does not sell motorcycles, we are an information site. I advise you to contact your local dealer or Suzuki importer.
Have a good trip. Rating : 5/5
French manou Model 1996
2nd engine with the 3rd pinion screwed up is no disgrace for a manufacturer.................
it must be modern times. Rating : 3/5
French alone Model 1996
This machine made me happy from 97 to 2001 overseas. Like other 4-stroke singles, I had a problem with the cylinder base gasket. A very good memory.

A.L. Rating : 4/5
French Daniel Model 1996
Excellent bike for fun, light and reliable
However, like other bikers, I regret the low range, the somewhat hard seat and, above all, the absence of a rev counter. You have to learn to change gears when you hear the noise, it's a matter of getting used to it. I had a 600 XT and the weight saving with the suz is 20 KG, which is quite something, especially for stationary handling.
Have a nice trip. Rating : 5/5
French Bruno 888 Model 1996
i have a DR 650 RS from 96 / 35000km and I am very satisfied
strong points: economy of use, inexpensive tires, handling and roadholding, maneuverability
weak points: clutch a little "light", especially when hot, difficult to start after 5 days of non-use, a certain lack of flexibility at low speeds (under 3000rpm), original exhaust (double) a little hardware
All in all, the balance is very positive. It's a strong machine!

 Rating : 5/5
French Claudio56
Cold start:
- Open the fuel tap.
- Kick the throttle three times with the ignition off.
- Turn on the ignition and open the throttle to ~1/8 turn.
- Kick the throttle hard: "Pom! Pom! Pom!" ;o)

Starting a very hot engine:
- Open the throttle fully, without turning on the ignition.
- Kick the starter three times.
- Turn on the ignition, throttle at ~1/8 turn.
- Give a strong kick: "Pom! Pom! Pom!"
QED!!! Claudio;o) Rating : 4/5
French laurent Model 1996
i own a 650 DR R rare model mounted in super biker since the origin it shows 38.000km nothing to say a real toy for fans of stoppit and weeling a child's play
i made the airbox mods plus the modified ignition camshaft and big carburetor
on the dyno, it produces 57 hp and a top speed of 185 km/h (1000 gsxr speedo)
in addition, with the crd stainless steel line, it's a real pleasure to drive, and I recommend it to those who want to have fun at a lower cost
 Rating : 5/5
French sam Model 1996
Very good bike, but same problem as Alain, after about 40000 Kms broken gearbox pinion!! otherwise nothing bad to say about this version of DR 650
Efficient and reliable

 Rating : 5/5
French doigts de Model 1996
i have a 650 drrs from 90 first big repair at 55000 km realesage distribution just after the embiellage which did not support i drive at speed allowed about 130 140 A1 highway for 80 km (boulo) it does not like to be below 3000 tm oil is 100/100 syntese
the semi-synthetic makes a tar that clogs the cylinder head lubrication holes over time Rating : 5/5
French alain Model 1996
Problem-free bike, year 99, up to 30,000 km, broken gearbox pinion = fraca crankcase = engine out. Electrical problems + slight corrosion. otherwise a trouble-free bike. Replaced engine with one from the free wind out of the cylinder head, and off we went again, but I regret my XT, 130,000 Kms without any engine intervention or rust... Rating : 5/5
French vince Model 1996
i bought a '96 dr 650 from a supermotard tuner a month ago, it's my first bike since I'm only 21 and I'm extremely happy with it. i'm doing 250 km on a full tank with no problems, peaking at 160 km/h, the tires are slick, the head pipe has been changed, as has the pot, it's a rafale. In short, I'm delighted with my bike, with which I'm starting to stop. I finished off my rear tire by doing a burn and it's a dumpling. Rating : 5/5
French JACK Model 1996
super bike anti show solid player mine dates from
1993 is a 650 drse with an original fork head
original fork head
it holds a good 130 on the freeway but prefers smaller roads.
First expenses at 50000 kms, balance chain
balancing chain
Otherwise nothing but consumables, trouble-free bike
First bike I don't want to change..

 Rating : 5/5
French Rodolphe Model 1996
i've just ridden my dr from brest to paris on the freeway, and despite a slight pain in the butt on arrival, I have to say I'm delighted with the bike's handling, despite the gusts of wind and rain I had to endure. My only regret is the 150 km range, which means I have to refuel often. Rating : 5/5
French Piéton Model 1996
I'm the proud owner of a '99 model... Well, I'm more than satisfied with this bike !!!! I use it mainly in town and on small very very very curvy roads (like 3m wide and a bend every 300m)!!!! I love this bike: easy, relatively smooth (for a mono), quite powerful (as long as the road doesn't push you to go over 110km/h), economical (insurance, consumption, consumables) and above all, fun... Yes, yes !!!!! In fact, many of our friends who ride sport bikes want to buy a gromono to have fun on "virolesque" rides !!! The machine's limitations? Not made for the freeway and not very comfortable on the main road... Basically, you can travel with it, but you have to take the small departmental roads. A trifle compared to what it can do for you! Rating : 5/5
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the DR 650 SE 2003

What is the power of the DR 650 SE 2003?
The DR 650 SE 2003 develops a power of 41 ch (40.40 hp)
What is the torque of the DR 650 SE 2003?
The maximum torque of the DR 650 SE 2003 is 6.70 mkg to 6,200 rpm.
What is the maximum speed of the DR 650 SE 2003?
The DR 650 SE 2003 is capable of reaching a top speed of 154 km/h (95.70 mph) on the track.
What is the weight of the DR 650 SE 2003?
The DR 650 SE 2003 has a a dry weight of 147 kg (324 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 165 kg (364 lb).
What is the fuel consumption of the DR 650 SE 2003?
Average fuel consumption is estimated at 5.40 l/100km (0.44 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
QWhat is the seat height of the DR 650 SE 2003?
To ensure good accessibility, the DR 650 SE 2003 offers a minimum seat height of 865 mm (34.06 in).
What is the price of the DR 650 SE 2003?
The price of the DR 650 SE 2003 is 5,659€ in France

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