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Suzuki DR 650 SE - [2003]
This edition of the Suzuki DR 650 SE is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Mat Mladin Replica and the 2004 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 Gold Limited Edition.This particular Suzuki DR 650 has a 644cc 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 230 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2003 DR 650 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 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 250 Camo | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 162 kgs (357 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DR 650 SE in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700, give or take 50kg.
The 2003 Suzuki DR 650 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 644cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 43.5 bhp (32 kW) @ 6400 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 39.7 lb-ft (53.9 Nm) @ 4600 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 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 2003 Honda VTX 1800 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2003 Suzuki DR 650 SE.
The 2003 Suzuki DR 650 SE has a Power to weight ratio of 268.5 bhp per ton and 245.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 DR 650 competing with the 2003 Honda VTX 1800 R [293.3 bhp\ton] and the 2002 Honda VTX 1800 S [293.3 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 245.6 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 2020 Honda CRF 450 L [270.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 1986 Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis [270.2 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 SE 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 SE 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 2003 Suzuki DR 650 SE and the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 2003 Suzuki DR 650 SE on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.1 secs @ 2 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 DOHC (14.1 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star S (14.1 secs).
The 2003 version of the Suzuki DR 650 SE has a maximum speed of 100mph.
Top Speed of the 2003 DR 650 equals the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2003 Suzuki DR 650 SE then how about a 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed (111 mph) and the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR (111 mph).
Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic Anniversary Special Editi
Engine Capacity: 1470cc
Top Speed: 118 mph
Power: 64 bhp
