Suzuki DR 350
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 Suzuki DR350 |
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| Suzuki DR 350 | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Sales description | DR350 |
| class | motorcycle |
| design type | Enduro |
| Motor data | |
| Displacement (cm³) | 349 |
| Power (kW / PS ) | 20–24 kW (27–32 hp) (depending on the model) |
| Top speed ( km / h) | 135 |
| transmission | 6 courses |
| drive | Chain |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1435 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 93 |
The Suzuki DR 350 was a commercially successful enduro from the manufacturer Suzuki . This model was built from 1990 to 1999 and has been revised several times in the course of its product life.
description
Decisive for the success of the DR 350 were the very durable engine, the very low operating weight of less than 130 kilograms (with a full tank), the manoeuvrable chassis and the low price.
The model history began in 1990 with the DR 350 S. In 1992/1993, the SH model added a hydraulic seat height adjustment (SHC - Seat Height Control). This enabled the seat height to be lowered from 890 to 840 mm using the hand wheel on the handlebar. There were also high-quality suspension elements in the form of an upside-down fork . In 1994, Suzuki replaced the successful DR 350 S / SH with the DR 350 SE for a model with an electric starter . However, the curb weight also increased noticeably. Like its competitors, the DR now weighed over 130 kg and was therefore less interesting for off-road use. In addition, for cost reasons, they were forced to equip the DR with a conventional telescopic fork again .
Nevertheless, the DR 350 is popular because of its simplicity and versatility and is considered by some to be the all-round enduro. The DR was particularly popular with many globetrotters who drove the DR through all the deserts of the world equipped with a large tank.
In the US, sold Suzuki with the models P, R and N special sport versions with 33 Mikuni - flat slide carburetor , open exhaust system and better spring elements, plastic tank and special cross-rims. The result was an even lighter motorcycle (approx. 110 kg) with even more power (up to 34 hp), which, however, never officially reached the European market due to restrictive environmental and noise emission regulations.
Technical specifications
| engine | air-cooled single - cylinder four-stroke engine (additional oil cooler available as an accessory from Suzuki) |
| overhead camshaft, 4 valves | |
| Displacement | 349 cc |
| drilling | 79 mm |
| Hub | 71.2 mm |
| power | 20 to 24 kW (27 to 32 hp) (depending on the model) |
| Torque | 25 Nm to 30 Nm (depending on the model) |
| compression | 9.5: 1 |
| Dry sump lubrication | approx. 1.9 liters |
| Carburetor | Europe: Mikuni BST-33 (equal print); USA: Mikuni TM-33 (flat slide) |
| Starting device | Kick starter, from 1994 electric starter motor (disadvantage: noticeably higher weight) |
landing gear
| wheelbase | 1435 mm |
| trailing | 115 mm |
| Suspension travel | 280/280 mm |
| Seat height | 890/900 mm (model SH / S) |
| Ground clearance | 290 mm |
Performance
| Vmax: | approx. 135 km / h (solo, asphalt, gear ratio: 15/43) |
| Empty weight | 115 to 130 kg (depending on the model) |
| Drive type | Chain |
| transmission | sequential 6-speed gearbox |
| Secondary translation | 15/43 or 14/43 (depending on the model) |
| Tank capacity | 9 liters of which approx. 1.8 liters reserve |
| consumption | 3.5 to 7.0 liters / 100 km, depending on driving style and surface |
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