Suzuki DR650S suspension setup and specs

Suzuki DR650S, 2000 onwards: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 885 mm (34.8 in) seat height, 260 mm of front suspension travel, 25 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Suzuki.

2000 onwards Suzuki DR650S
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Suzuki DR650S

2000 onwards · dual-sport · 644 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel260 mm (10.2 in)
Rear suspension travel260 mm (10.2 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo22 psi · 1.5 bar
Rear, solo25 psi · 1.8 bar
Front, two up25 psi · 1.8 bar
Rear, two up29 psi · 2.0 bar
Front tire90/90-21
Rear tire120/90-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1490 mm (58.7 in)
Seat height885 mm (34.8 in)
Front brakeHydraulic single disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeHydraulic single disc, 1-piston caliper

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