Suzuki DR600


The Suzuki DR600 is a dual-sport motorcycle that is intended for on or off-road riding. It was introduced in 1984[1] and competed with the Honda XR600, Kawasaki KLR600 and Yamaha XT 600. It was replaced by the Suzuki DR650.

The DR600's single cylinder engine leveraged Suzuki's proprietary Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber (TSCC) and dual spark plugs.[2]

Specifications

Specifications for US Model[1][3]
Engine Type Single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke, SOHC, 4 valves
Carburetion 38mm Mikuni_(company) Flatside carburetor [3]
Displacement 590 cc[1]
Bore × Stroke 94 mm × 85 mm (3.7 in × 3.3 in)
Compression Ratio 8.5 : 1
Cooling System air/oil cooled[1]
Lubrication System Wet Sump[3]
Fuel Capacity 5.28 US gallons (20.0 l)
Wheelbase 57.7 in (1,466 mm) [3]
Dry Weight 310 lb (140 kg)
Curb (Wet) Weight 330 lb (150 kg)
Suspension Front: 39mm Kayaba; Rear: Kayaba
Suspension/Wheel Travel Front: 8.9 in (226 mm); Rear: 9.3 in (236 mm)
Tires Front: 90/90-21 Rear: 130/80-17
Brakes Front: 1 disc 240 mm disc; Rear: 1 rear drum
Transmission 5-speed manual
Final drive Chain

Changes over the years

1984 Introduction
1985 ??
1989 Final Year


References

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