Across the 2017, 2018 and 2019 model years, the Suzuki DR-Z250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 288.8 lb (131 kg).
Suzuki DR-Z250 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.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z250 is lighter than about 63.5% 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-Z250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 288.8 lb (131 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.86 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 116 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z250 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z250 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 288.8 lb (131 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z250 heavy compared with other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 36th percentile among 37 compatible Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Does the Suzuki DR-Z250 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2017-2019 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki DR-Z250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.77 US gal (10.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 17.2 lb (7.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 468.8 lb (212.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Suzuki DR-Z250 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.86 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Suzuki DR-Z250 compare with the median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 28.7 lb (13 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki DR-Z250 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.