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Suzuki DR 650 R - S - [1991]
This edition of the Suzuki DR 650 R - S is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1991. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1992 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Suzuki DR 650 has a 640cc Air - Liquid 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 1991 DR 650 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 650's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 168 kgs (370 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DR 650 R - S in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700, give or take 50kg.
The 1991 Suzuki DR 650 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 640cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 45 bhp (33 kW) @ 6800 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 42.0 lb-ft (56.9 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki DR 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2004 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Limited Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1991 Suzuki DR 650 R - S.
The 1991 Suzuki DR 650 R - S has a Power to weight ratio of 267.8 bhp per ton and 250.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1991 DR 650 competing with the 2004 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Limited Edition [292.6 bhp\ton] and the 2008 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan [292.6 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 650 generating around 250.0 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 1983 Honda CB 1100 F Bol dOr [274.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [274.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.1 secs, this makes the Suzuki DR 650 R - S similar in acceleration to the 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE (13.8 secs) and the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 DOHC (13.8 secs). This Suzuki DR 650 R - S 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 1991 Suzuki DR 650 R - S and the 2000 Suzuki DR-Z 400 S
When talking about the performance of the 1991 Suzuki DR 650 R - S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.9 secs @ 2 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2000 Suzuki DR-Z 400 S (13.9 secs) and the 1973 Yamaha TX 650 Twin (13.9 secs).
The 1991 version of the Suzuki DR 650 R - S has a maximum speed of 101mph.
Top Speed of the 1991 DR 650 equals the 2024 Honda CB 500 Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1991 Suzuki DR 650 R - S then how about a 2024 Honda CB 500 Hornet (112 mph) and the 2023 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT (112 mph).
