Across 7 covered model years from 1982 to 1988, the Suzuki DR 250 S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 284.4 lb (129 kg).
Suzuki DR 250 S weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 250 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 250 S is lighter than about 66.2% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki DR 250 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 284.4 lb (129 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 17 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.98 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 16.73 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.88 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 114.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR 250 S weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 250 S ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 284.4 lb (129 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki DR 250 S heavy compared with other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 34th weight percentile among 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Suzuki DR 250 S weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1982-1988 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki DR 250 S fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.51 US gal (9.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 15.6 lb (7.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR 250 S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 464.4 lb (210.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki DR 250 S have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 5.98 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 22nd percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Suzuki DR 250 S have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.88 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki DR 250 S compare with the median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 33.1 lb (15 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki DR 250 S feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.