2011 Suzuki DR650SE Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in DR650SE, Motorcycle, Suzuki on April 17th, 2011 by jess

2011 Suzuki DR650SE The 2011 Suzuki DR650SE is a dual sport motorcycle having both street performance and off-road agility.   The compact 644cc 4-stroke air-cooled SOHC engine is tuned for low to midrange rpm range.  It is equipped with counterbalancer for a smooth ride and Suzuki Advanced Cooling System (SACS).  It also comes with an additional piston jet cooling and engine oil cooler.  Power output is a maximum 43.5 horsepower, while torque reaches peak at 54 Nm.  Fuel consumption is an economical 56 mpg. The DR650SE bike is built with a short wheelbase, rigid semi-double cradle frame with thin wall, large diameter tubing, hollow type wheel axles, and aluminum swingarm.  The seat can be lowered by 1.6 inch (40 mm) with suspension modification.  Features include easy electric starter, link rear suspension with piggy back style shock absorber, full on-road lighting with halogen headlight, handlebar mounted brush guard, frame-mounted luggage rack, 21” front and 17” rear wheels fitted to special tread tires, and corrosion resistant light stainless-steel exhaust.

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2011 Suzuki DRZ-400S Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in DRZ-400S, Motorcycle, Suzuki on April 17th, 2011 by jess

2011 Suzuki DR-Z400S The 2011 Suzuki DRZ-400S is a dual purpose on-off road capable motorcycle – both dirt ready and street legal.  Engine is a 398 cc, 4-stroke, single-cylider engine that provides strong torque across its powerband.  It uses a 5-speed compact transmission that employs cable-operated clutch.  The bike is constructed with a lightweight and compact design around a narrow chrome molly chassis backbone and a bolt-on aluminum subframe.  Seating accommodates two people with 36.8 in. seat height, and ground clearance is a good distance at 11.8 in.  Key features include long travel front fork for various terrain, fully adjustable progressive linkage rear single shock absorber, 6.5 amp maintenance free battery, compact digital instrument panel (functions include speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch), a pouch on the rear fender, 60/50 watt H4 halogen headlight, and a high mounted exhaust pipe.

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