Suzuki RM-Z 250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki RM-Z 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 92.5 kg (203.9 lb).

Key specifications

2005-2007Model years
249 ccDisplacement
92.5 kgDry weight
960 mmSeat height
7.5 LFuel tank
1,475 mmWheelbase
340 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200520062007
Year-specific specification changes

The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
200713.4:1
Dry weight
200792 kg (202.8 lb)
Front suspension
2007Showa. Telescopic, cartridge-type, 16 compression and rebound settings.
Front tire
200780/90-21
Fuel system
2006Carburettor. Keihin
2007Carburettor. KeihinT FCR37MX
Rear suspension
2007Showa. spring preload fully-adjustable, 16 compression and rebound settings
Rear tire
2007100/90-19
Wheelbase
20071,465 mm (57.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
20077.00 L (1.85 US gal)
Ground clearance
2007350 mm (13.8 inches)
Overall height
20071,260 mm (49.6 inches)
Overall length
20072,165 mm (85.2 inches)
Overall width
2007830 mm (32.7 inches)
Seat height
2007955 mm (37.6 inches)

How the Suzuki RM-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.

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.

Seat height960 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

About 22% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity7.5 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 47% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 16th 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.

Seat height99th

960 mm — taller than about 99% of Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity16th

7.5 L — larger than about 16% 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 length2,170 mm
This bike

2,170

Suzuki avg

2,137

Close to average.

Overall width840 mm
This bike

840

Suzuki avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,270 mm
This bike

1,270

Suzuki avg

1,158

10% above average.

Wheelbase1,475 mm
This bike

1,475

Suzuki avg

1,444

Close to average.

Seat height960 mm
This bike

960

Suzuki avg

786

22% above average.

Ground clearance340 mm
This bike

340

Suzuki avg

176

93% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,475 mmSeat 960 mmClearance 340 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/90-M21 front / 100/90-M19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/90-M21
Rear tire size 100/90-M19
Bore/stroke ratio 1.44:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Cross / motocross

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 12.6:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic, cartridge-type, 16 compression and rebound settings, 11.8 inches, 300mm of wheel travel
Rear suspension Link-type, spring preload fully-adjustable, 16 compression and rebound settings, 310 of wheel travel

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/90-M21
Rear tire 100/90-M19

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 92.5 kg (203.9 lb)
Seat height 960 mm (37.8 inches)
Overall length 2,170 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall width 840 mm (33.1 inches)
Overall height 1,270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground clearance 340 mm (13.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.50 L (1.98 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Yellow
Price as new US$ 5599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.