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Suzuki DR 350SE

Make Model	Suzuki DR 350SE
Year	1997
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

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.