The Suzuki DR650SE combines the civilized capabilities of a street bike with the hard-charging performance and exceptional handling of a dirt bike. Its lightweight responsiveness makes it great for twisty two-laners, whether that is on your way to work on through the forest on the weekend.
Rider Safety
At Suzuki, we want every ride to be safe and enjoyable. So always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Avoid excessive speeds. Never engage in stunt riding. Study your owner’s manual and always inspect your Suzuki before riding. Take a riding skills course. For the course nearest you call the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at 1-800-446-9227.

Gel seat

Rear rack

Side stand (for lowered seat height option)

Skid plate

Compact and lightweight SOHC 4-stroke engine tuned for strong low and midrange power and fuel efficiency with a single counterbalancer system

Efficient SACS air/oil cooling system with additional piston-jet cooling and engine oil cooler

Electric start with automatic decompression system

Lightweight and compact maintenance-free battery

Low-maintenance, digitally controlled DC-CDI ignition system provides accurate ignition timing and more consistent spark at all engine speeds

Mikuni 40mm "Slingshot" carburetor enhances throttle response and overall engine performance

Painted stainless-steel exhaust system is light and corrosion-resistant, and tuned specifically for strong low and midrange power

SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material) plated cylinder is durable, minimizes cylinder size and weight and improves heat dissipation

Wide-ratio 5-speed transmission with O-ring sealed final drive chain

Adjustable seat height - seat height can be lowered 40mm (1.6 in) with suspension modifications performed by a dealer

Compact & lightweight frame. Use of thin-wall/large-diameter tubing reduces weight while increasing frame rigidity

Frame-mounted luggage rack for additional carrying capacity

Front fork combines the best features of conventional and inverted designs: Smooth and progressive action. Large diameter, thin-walled tubes reduce unsprung weight while maintaining high rigidity - minimal below-axle extension

Full on-road lighting system with bright 55/60 watt halogen headlight

Handlebar-mounted brushguards

Large diameter hollow-type wheel axles are lightweight and rigid. Rear axle features welded-on snail cam chain adjuster for simple axle/wheel installation

Lightweight 290mm diameter front disc brake with 2-piston caliper

Lightweight aluminum swingarm

Link-type rear suspension with piggyback-style shock absorber and adjustable compression damping provides stable damping performance

Rear disc brake with lightweight drilled rotor and two piston caliper

Short wheelbase and low seat height provide nimble DualSport? performance

Special design tires with on/off road tread pattern fitted to 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel