Suzuki DL650A User Manual

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RIDING ON HILLS
• When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power. At
this point you should shift to a
lower gear so that the engine will
again be operating in its normal
power range. Shift rapidly to pre-
vent the motorcycle from losing
momentum.
• When descending a long, steep
slope, use engine compression to
assist the brakes by shifting to a
lower gear. Continuous brake
application can overheat the
brakes and reduce their effective-
ness.
• Be careful, however, not to allow
the engine to over rev.
NOTICE
Revving the engine into the red
zone can cause severe engine
damage.
Never allow the engine to rev into
the red zone in any gear.
NOTICE
Improper gearshift lever opera-
tion can damage the transmission.
• Do not rest your foot on the
gearshift lever.
• Do not force to shift gears.

Suzuki DL650A Specifications

General

Displacement	645cc
Power	69 hp (51 kW) @ 8, 800 rpm
Bore x Stroke	81.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Starter	Electric
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Overall Height	1, 405 mm (55.3 in)
Ground Clearance	170 mm (6.7 in)
Seat Height	835 mm (32.9 in)
Fuel Capacity	20.0 L (5.3 US gal)
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90° V-twin
Torque	62 Nm @ 6, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Front Brakes	Double disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Tires Front	110/80R19M/C 59
Tires Rear	150/70R17M/C 69