Suzuki

SUZUKI DR 750S BIG 1988

SUZUKI DR 750S BIG 1988
SUZUKI DR 750S BIG 1988 · Photo: MotorideSA, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI DR 750S BIG 1988
Year1988
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Displacement / Capacity727 cc / 44.4 cu in
Bore X Stroke105 x 84 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooled
Max Power37 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm (rear tyre: 34.1 kW / 45.7 hp @ 6500 rpm)
Max Torque55 Nm / 5.6 kgf-m / 40.6 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm
IgnitionElectronic, Suzuki PEI
Induction33 mm Mikuni BST 33 SS carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveChain, DAIDO DID520VL2, 116 links
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension38mm Telescopic, coil spring, air damped (front wheel travel 240 mm / 9.4 in)
Rear SuspensionFull floater rising-rate monoshock with adjustable preload (rear wheel travel 220 mm / 8.7 in)
Front BrakesSingle 280 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes160 mm Drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2270 mm / 89.4 in
Overall Width925 mm / 36.4 in
Overall Height1310 mm / 51.6 in
Seat Height876 mm / 34.5 in
Wheelbase1505 mm / 59.3 in
Ground Clearance262 mm / 10.3 in
Dry Weight175 kg / 389 lbs
Wet Weight195 kg / 430 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre90/90-21 54S
Rear Tyre130/80-17 65S
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity29 Litres / 7.7 US gal / 6.4 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption5.9 L/100 km / 17 km/l / 40 US mpg / 48 Imp mpg
Top Speed168.1 km/h / 104.5 mph
Suzuki file

The 1988 DR750S Big keeps the 727 cc air/oil-cooled big single, electronic ignition and 29 litre tank of the 1987 bike. The source describes it as a comfortable, long-legged tourer on tarmac with strong low-end torque. It was among the last 750 models before the 779 cc DR800 replaced it.