The Suzuki DR 250 S motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 7,800 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 129 kg (284.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 1982 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki DR 250 S compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 74% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 18th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 59% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 36% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 18th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 33% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 19th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
17 hp — more powerful than about 18% of Suzuki models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 30% of Suzuki models.
129 kg — heavier than about 18% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 82%.
9.5 L — larger than about 19% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.132 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 131.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 68.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.18:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 7,800 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 129 kg (284.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.50 L (2.51 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 117.0 km/h (72.7 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.