Suzuki DR-Z250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki DR-Z250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 131 kg (288.8 lb).

Key specifications

2017-2019Model years
249 ccDisplacement
131 kgWet weight
890 mmSeat height
10.5 LFuel tank
1,450 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201720182019

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 2017 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Suzuki DR-Z250 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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 59% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Suzuki models.

Wet weight131 kg
Low 73 kgAverage 200.4 kgHigh 347 kg

About 35% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 19th percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height890 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

About 13% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity10.5 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 26% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement30th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 30% of Suzuki models.

Wet weight19th

131 kg — heavier than about 19% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 81%.

Seat height93rd

890 mm — taller than about 93% of Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity25th

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.

Overall length2,230 mm
This bike

2,230

Suzuki avg

2,137

4% above average.

Overall width880 mm
This bike

880

Suzuki avg

823

7% above average.

Overall height1,215 mm
This bike

1,215

Suzuki avg

1,158

5% above average.

Wheelbase1,450 mm
This bike

1,450

Suzuki avg

1,444

Close to average.

Seat height890 mm
This bike

890

Suzuki avg

786

13% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,450 mmSeat 890 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter Electric & kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston caliper.

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 131 kg (288.8 lb)
Seat height 890 mm (35.0 inches)
Overall length 2,230 mm (87.8 inches)
Overall width 880 mm (34.6 inches)
Overall height 1,215 mm (47.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,450 mm (57.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 10.50 L (2.77 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Champion Yellow No. 2
Factory warranty 12 months unlimited kilometres

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.