What category is the 2017 Suzuki DR 650 SE?

General information
Category	Super motard
Model	Suzuki DR 650 SE
Year	2017

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Ignition	Digital/CDI
Fuel control	SOHC
Fuel system	Carburettor. Mikuni BST40
Bore x stroke	100.0 x 82.0 mm (3.9 x 3.2 inches)
Compression	9.5:1
Stroke	4
Engine type	Single cylinder
Capacity:	644.00 ccm (39.30 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance	265 mm (10.4 inches)
Overall width	865 mm (34.1 inches)
Overall length	2,255 mm (88.8 inches)
Overall height	1,195 mm (47.0 inches)
Seat height	885 mm (34.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	147.0 kg (324.1 pounds)
Suzuki DR 650 SE dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	120/90-S17
Front tyre dimensions	90/90-S21
Rear suspension	Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping, 10.2 inches of travel, (low seat setting 8.7 in. of travel)
Front suspension	Telescopic, leading axle, oil damped, 10.2 inches of travel, (low seat setting 8.7 in. of travel)
Speed and acceleration
Color options	Blue/White, Black
Fuel capacity	13.00 litres (3.43 gallons)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

7.5s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track20%

City55%

Cornering55%

Daily Riding60%

Touring50%

Passenger30%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is best suited to riders with at least some experience, since its tall seat height and dual-sport nature reward confident low-speed control.
Purpose	It is a dual-sport built primarily for off-road exploration and trail riding, with enough civility for occasional street and commuting duty.
Rider Fit	The tall 34.8 inch seat height and light 166 kg weight favor taller or more physically confident riders, though the low weight helps manage it off-road.
Character	It has a rugged, no-frills, air-cooled single-cylinder character that prioritizes durability and simplicity over outright performance.
Not Ideal For	It is not a good fit for riders wanting high-speed highway comfort, passenger-friendly touring, or sportbike-level acceleration.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 885mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2017 Suzuki DR 650 SE, with a relaxed knee angle of around 145 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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