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Suzuki DR 370 SP - [1978]
This edition of the Suzuki DR 370 SP is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1978. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 E and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special.This particular Suzuki DR 370 has a 369cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 1978 DR 370 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the DR 370's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DR 370 SP in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1978 Suzuki DR 370 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 369cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 26 bhp (19 kW) @ 5700 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 20.7 lb-ft (28.0 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki DR 370 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2019 Kawasaki W 800 Cafe has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1978 Suzuki DR 370 SP.
The 1978 Suzuki DR 370 SP has a Power to weight ratio of 185.7 bhp per ton and 147.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1978 DR 370 competing with the 2019 Kawasaki W 800 Cafe [210.7 bhp\ton] and the 1997 Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC [210.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki DR 370 generating around 147.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1980 Yamaha XJ 650 Special [172.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2002 Honda NT 650 V Deauville [172.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 19.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 20.4 secs, this makes the Suzuki DR 370 SP similar in acceleration to the 2023 Kawasaki KLR 650 S ABS (19.9 secs) and the 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure - Traveler (19.9 secs). This Suzuki DR 370 SP also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1978 Suzuki DR 370 SP and the 1988 Yamaha DT 125 R
When talking about the performance of the 1978 Suzuki DR 370 SP on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.9 secs @ 71 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1988 Yamaha DT 125 R (16.9 secs) and the 1974 Kawasaki KL 250 Three Cylinder (16.9 secs).
The 1978 version of the Suzuki DR 370 SP has a maximum speed of 87mph.
Top Speed of the 1978 DR 370 equals the 2021 Honda CB 350 Highness
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1978 Suzuki DR 370 SP then how about a 2021 Honda CB 350 Highness (98 mph) and the 1988 Kawasaki KLR 600 DOHC (98 mph).
