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Suzuki DR 350SE

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Make Model

Suzuki DR 350SE

Year

1995 - 96

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves

Capacity

349 cc / 21.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke 79 x 71.2 mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication System Dry sump

Induction

Mikuni BST33 carburettor

Ignition

Digital CDI

Starting

Electric

Max Power

21.9 kW / 30 hp @ 7600 rpm  (rear tyre 20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 7600 rpm )

Max Torque

29 Nm / 3.0 kgf-m / 21.4 lb-ft @ 6200 rpm

Transmission

6 Speed

Final Drive

Chain

Frame

Diamond steel

Front Suspension

Telescopic, cartridge-type, 13-way adjustable compression damping and 17-way adjustable rebound damping

Front Wheel Travel

280 mm / 11.0"

Rear Suspension

Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

Rear Wheel Travel

254 mm / 10.0"

Front Brakes

Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes

Single 220 mm disc, single piston caliper

Front Tyre

80/100-21

Rear Tyre

110/90-18

Dry-Weight

130 kg / 287 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal

Consumption Average

5.5 L/100 km / 18.2 km/l / 44 US mpg / 51.4 Imp mpg

Braking 60 km/h - 0

15.1 m / 49.5 ft

Braking 100 km/h - 0

50.0 m / 164 ft

Standing ¼ Mile  

15.1 sec / 132 km/h / 82 mph

Top Speed

145.7 km/h / 90.5 mph
Road Test Enduro Test 1994 Tuttomoto
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Suzuki’s dirt-simple dirt plugger is the bedrock on which green-laning is based. Simple, rugged and cheap the Suzuki DR350 is an easy motorcycle to own forever. It’s got its faults – a poor finish, weedy engine and a few too many kilos, but it’s endearing and enduring.

Ride Quality & Brakes
By now most Suzuki DR350s will have thinned fork oil and a tired shock – replacing or refreshing these will make a huge difference to the handling. The suspension is very soft even when new – and the Suzuki DR350 wallows in faster corners. Add in knobbly tyres and a pretty indifferent front brake and you soon learn to ride the Suzuki DR350 with plenty in reserve.

Engine
On the road the Suzuki DR350 plods along quite nicely and the SOHC single-cylinder motor lets you burp along at a reasonable lick. The gearbox is well thought out on the Suzuki DR350, with clever ratios that work well off-road. Combined with the Suzuki DR350’s modest power output and you’ve got the recipe for an easy to ride motorcycle that’s fun for newer riders.

Build Quality & Reliability
The Suzuki DR350's essentials are pretty well brilliant – the motor is good for 50,000 miles or more, the suspension wears well and there’s precious little to damage in a drop. When eyeing up a Suzuki DR350 for a potential purchase, check the downpipes and frame for rust and the spokes for soundness.