Enduro Bikes
1987Suzuki DR 100
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The 1987 Suzuki DR 100 is a lightweight enduro bike designed for entry-level riders and beginners seeking an affordable off-road platform. Its simple air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers modest performance suitable for trail riding and basic off-road exploration. Known for reliability and ease of maintenance, the DR 100 excels as a practical learner bike for developing fundamental motorcycle skills.
- Capacity
- 99.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 124.7 kg
- Seat height
- 740 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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What’s new for the 1987 Suzuki DR 100
vs the 1986| Spec | 1986 | 1987 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | — | 83.0 km/h (51.6 mph) |
| Dry weight | — | 124.7 kg (274.9 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity | — | 5.60 litres (1.48 US gallons) |
| Front suspension | coil oil dampend | Teloscopic, coil spring, oil dampened |
| Rear suspension | coil mono shock | Full-floating suspension system, spring 5-way adjustable |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). drum | Expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). drum | Expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a lightweight entry-level enduro, its purpose is casual trail exploration and learning off-road skills rather than performance or long-distance travel.
- Built for
- It has a simple, forgiving, low-stress character typical of small-bore air-cooled trail bikes from the late 1980s.
- Not ideal for
- It is not for riders seeking highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or carrying a passenger any real distance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate type
Performance
- Top speed
- 83.0 km/h (51.6 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1215 mm
- Overall length
- 1790 mm
- Overall width
- 785 mm
- Overall height
- 1065 mm
- Seat height
- 740 mm
- Dry weight
- 124.7 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.60 litres
- Ground clearance
- 225 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 1.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- cromoly
- Front suspension
- Teloscopic, coil spring, oil dampened
- Rear suspension
- Full-floating suspension system, spring 5-way adjustable
- Rear wheel travel
- 152 mm
- Trail
- 86 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding
- Front tyre
- 3/17-4PR
- Rear tyre
- 4/15-4PR
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 cc | 100 cc | 99 cc |
| Dry weight | 125 kg | — | 125 kg |
| Seat height | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2 L | — | 5.6 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki DR 100?
The 1987 Suzuki DR 100 has a Capacity of 99.0 ccm (6.04 cubic inches).
How many gears does the Suzuki DR 100 have?
The 1987 Suzuki DR 100 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Suzuki DR 100 weigh?
The 1987 Suzuki DR 100 has a Dry weight of 124.7 kg (274.9 pounds).
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