Dual-Sport Motorcycles
1998Suzuki DR 200 Djebel
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The 1998 Suzuki DR 200 Djebel is a Japanese trail bike. It uses a 198cc air-cooled four-stroke single making 20 hp and 18.6 Nm, driving through a 5-speed gearbox. It weighs 113 kg dry and has a 13-litre tank and an 810 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 198.5 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 113.0 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Power
- 20.0 HP (15.5 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Dual-sport motorcycle built for its class - off-road and technical terrain.
- Built for
- A dual-sport motorcycle from Suzuki, built around a 199cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for highway touring or pillion comfort.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →51
out of 100Average
The Suzuki DR 200 Djebel passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 82.3% of the time, 0.8 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 51% of models.
Bikes first registered in 1998 have 51 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
82.3%Passed first time
8.4%Failed outright
9.3%Fixed during test
18,000Typical miles
718Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
58
57
84
199419992000
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamaha XT 225 Serow | 65 Good | 1,179 |
| 2 | Kawasaki KLX250 | 58 Average | 2,155 |
| 3 | Suzuki DR 200 Djebel | 51 Average | 718 |
| 4 | Suzuki DR-Z400S | 38 Below average | 31,397 |
| 5 | Harley-Davidson MT350E | 34 Below average | 2,853 |
| 6 | Suzuki DR-Z400E | 30 Below average | 1,067 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 198.5 ccm
- Power
- 20.0 HP (15.5 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 18.6 Nm (1.9 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1770 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 66.0 x 58.2 mm
- Compression
- 9.4:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital CDI
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm
- Overall length
- 2150 mm
- Overall width
- 805 mm
- Overall height
- 1185 mm
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Dry weight
- 113.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic, oil damped
- Rear suspension
- Mono shock, oil damped, adjustable preload
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc 230 mm
- Front brakes diameter
- 230 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum, 130 mm
- Rear brakes diameter
- 130 mm
- Front tyre
- 70/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 100/100-18
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 | 1982 | 1994 | 1996 | 1998 | 1999 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 199 cc | 199 cc | 199 cc | 199 cc | 199 cc | 199 cc |
| Dry weight | 113 kg | 113 kg | 113 kg | 113 kg | 113 kg | 113 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L | 13 L | 13 L | 13 L | 13 L | 13 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | 58 Average | Too few tests | Too few tests | 57 Average | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki DR 200 Djebel?
The 1998 Suzuki DR 200 Djebel has a Capacity of 198.5 ccm (12.11 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki DR 200 Djebel have?
The 1998 Suzuki DR 200 Djebel has a Power of 20.0 HP (15.5 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Suzuki DR 200 Djebel have?
The 1998 Suzuki DR 200 Djebel has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki DR 200 Djebel?
The 1998 Suzuki DR 200 Djebel has a Torque of 18.6 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 13.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Suzuki DR 200 Djebel weigh?
The 1998 Suzuki DR 200 Djebel has a Dry weight of 113.0 kg (249.1 pounds).
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