DRZ400 and DR650 Weight Wet

02-01-2007, 02:04 PM

Does anyone have any info on the weight of the DR-Z400S with the IMS 3.9 gal tank wet? Wouldn't the weight be about the same as the DR650SE since the DR doesn't have a radiator and all the fluid to go with it? The dry weights are listed as 291 for the DRZ, and 324 for the DR650. Also has anyone had problems witht the DR650 cooling during summer months.

Thanks

markjenn · 02-01-2007, 02:38 PM

I'd trust the relative published weights, so 35lb heavier for the DR sounds about right. I suspect both are about 20-lbs optimistic. Plastic tanks on either bike will save a bit, but not a huge amount.

I don't think there's much doubt tha the DRZ is a significantly lighter bike and a much better dirt bike, but the DR's simplicity is compeling and as long as you take your time, I doubt there are that many places the DRZ could go that you couldn't get the DR if you went slower.

- Mark

switchback · 02-01-2007, 02:47 PM

Rider Magazine weighed a Stock DR650 at 368 with a full tank.

gsuser · 02-01-2007, 02:52 PM

I just weighed my DR650 with Safari tank, Happy Trails rack, Corbin seat and no fuel in the bike, weighed 370 lbs.

SScratch · 02-01-2007, 02:59 PM

Then there is no way I'm going to weigh my farkled F650 Dakar. Ignorance is bliss and all.

viverrid · 02-01-2007, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsgrntld

....the DR doesn't have a radiator and all the fluid to go with it?

All the fluid? The entire cooling system only holds a couple of quarts. The weight of the radiators themselves is part of the "dry" weight.

marcwestbmw · 02-01-2007, 06:48 PM

DR650, IMS tank, FMF pipe....about 375 pounds. 400 pounds, TAT equipped. What a handful. But, a great bike.

gsuser · 02-01-2007, 06:54 PM

Weight is a relative thing. When I hop on the DR after riding the GS the DR is light, When I hop on my 400 KTM after the DR the 400 is light and when I get on my 200 KTM after the 400 the 200 is light.

knybanjo · 02-01-2007, 06:55 PM

For "wet" weight just add 8 lbs per gallon.

Don't forget to add up all fluids; motor oil, fork oil, radiator coolant, gasoline, brake fluid.........nickels and dimes......

ekaphoto · 02-01-2007, 06:59 PM

Actually its 6 lbs per gallon.

I weighed my DR-Z on some CHP scales once. I have the IMS 4.0 tank, yosh system, pulled off some parts, rear rack, and many other mods that add and subtract weight. Anyway with 1/2 a tank(2 gal approx) it was right at 300 lbs.

wickerman777 · 02-01-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsuser

I just weighed my DR650 with Safari tank, Happy Trails rack, Corbin seat and no fuel in the bike, weighed 370 lbs.

So take off the corbin and it should be right around 250lbs

right?

Max Kool · 02-01-2007, 10:21 PM

DR 650 soaking wet, solid skidplate, some extra tools, Marving exhaust: 350 lbs.

02-02-2007, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the help everyone.

knybanjo · 02-02-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekaphoto

Actually its 6 lbs per gallon.

I weighed my DR-Z on some CHP scales once. I have the IMS 4.0 tank, yosh system, pulled off some parts, rear rack, and many other mods that add and subtract weight. Anyway with 1/2 a tank(2 gal approx) it was right at 300 lbs.

ooops, your right water is heavier than oil.

paochow · 02-03-2007, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SScratch

Then there is no way I'm going to weigh my farkled F650 Dakar. Ignorance is bliss and all.

I guess it was in the 200 neighborhood....

200 Kilos, that is

02-01-2007, 02:04 PM	#1
dsgrntld Guest Oddometer: n/a	DRZ400 and DR650 Weight Wet Does anyone have any info on the weight of the DR-Z400S with the IMS 3.9 gal tank wet? Wouldn't the weight be about the same as the DR650SE since the DR doesn't have a radiator and all the fluid to go with it? The dry weights are listed as 291 for the DRZ, and 324 for the DR650. Also has anyone had problems witht the DR650 cooling during summer months. Thanks

02-01-2007, 02:47 PM	#3
switchback Eatin' Dirt Since 1982 Joined: Jan 2002 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 1,467	Rider Magazine weighed a Stock DR650 at 368 with a full tank. __________________ David Wind is strong and cold Rain blurs the winding road ahead I live on two wheels

02-01-2007, 02:52 PM	#4
gsuser Amateur Explorer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Yerington, Nevada Oddometer: 295	weight I just weighed my DR650 with Safari tank, Happy Trails rack, Corbin seat and no fuel in the bike, weighed 370 lbs.

02-01-2007, 02:59 PM	#5
SScratch Malcontent Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville Oddometer: 1,510	Then there is no way I'm going to weigh my farkled F650 Dakar. Ignorance is bliss and all. __________________ 2002 DRZ400S, 2001 F650GS Dakar

02-01-2007, 06:48 PM	#7
marcwestbmw Walkin' Mans Friend Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Gulf Coast Alabama Oddometer: 481	DR650, IMS tank, FMF pipe....about 375 pounds. 400 pounds, TAT equipped. What a handful. But, a great bike. __________________ "Where the Hell's Major Kong?"

02-01-2007, 02:38 PM	#2
markjenn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Swellvue, WA Oddometer: 9,698	I'd trust the relative published weights, so 35lb heavier for the DR sounds about right. I suspect both are about 20-lbs optimistic. Plastic tanks on either bike will save a bit, but not a huge amount. I don't think there's much doubt tha the DRZ is a significantly lighter bike and a much better dirt bike, but the DR's simplicity is compeling and as long as you take your time, I doubt there are that many places the DRZ could go that you couldn't get the DR if you went slower. - Mark

02-01-2007, 06:54 PM	#8
gsuser Amateur Explorer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Yerington, Nevada Oddometer: 295	weight Weight is a relative thing. When I hop on the DR after riding the GS the DR is light, When I hop on my 400 KTM after the DR the 400 is light and when I get on my 200 KTM after the 400 the 200 is light.

02-01-2007, 06:55 PM	#9
knybanjo kinda slow Joined: May 2006 Location: out in the clover patch Oddometer: 20,376	For "wet" weight just add 8 lbs per gallon. Don't forget to add up all fluids; motor oil, fork oil, radiator coolant, gasoline, brake fluid.........nickels and dimes...... __________________ SmugMug coupon 0E8WP3kJcvvbY save $5 The Banjo Rides

02-01-2007, 06:59 PM	#10
ekaphoto Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Northern CA Oddometer: 765	Actually its 6 lbs per gallon. I weighed my DR-Z on some CHP scales once. I have the IMS 4.0 tank, yosh system, pulled off some parts, rear rack, and many other mods that add and subtract weight. Anyway with 1/2 a tank(2 gal approx) it was right at 300 lbs. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth over doing.

02-01-2007, 10:21 PM	#12
Max Kool Xtankteam™ Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Windmillonia Oddometer: 3,206	DR 650 soaking wet, solid skidplate, some extra tools, Marving exhaust: 350 lbs. __________________ Click here for an auxiliary sidetank for the BMW Xchallenge . Click here for a recalibrated speedo ring for the BMW G650X series .

02-02-2007, 01:14 PM	#13
dsgrntld Guest Oddometer: n/a	Thanks Thanks for the help everyone.

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