The Suzuki DR-Z 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 115 kg (253.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki DR-Z 250 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 59% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 14% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 26% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 25th 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.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 30% of Suzuki models.
900 mm — taller than about 93% of Suzuki models.
10.5 L — larger than about 25% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,150
2,137
Close to average.
880
823
7% above average.
1,215
1,158
5% above average.
1,455
1,444
Close to average.
900
786
14% above average.
300
176
70% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 100/100-18 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 100 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.22:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 73.0 x 59.6 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 100/100-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 115 kg (253.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 900 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,150 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,215 mm (47.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,455 mm (57.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.50 L (2.77 US gal) |
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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.