Across 6 covered model years from 2002 to 2007, the Suzuki DR-Z 250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 253.5 lb (115 kg).
Suzuki DR-Z 250 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z 250?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z 250 is heavier than about 57.7% of 13 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki DR-Z 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 253.5 lb (115 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 | 0.98 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 101.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 270.8 lb (122.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z 250 weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki DR-Z 250 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 253.5 lb (115 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z 250 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 58th percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
Which Suzuki DR-Z 250 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki DR-Z 250?
Based on the supplied 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki DR-Z 250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 433.5 lb (196.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Suzuki DR-Z 250 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 270.8 lb (122.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Suzuki DR-Z 250 weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 270.8 lb (122.8 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Suzuki DR-Z 250 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.98 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Suzuki DR-Z 250 compare with the median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg), the model is roughly 4.4 lb (2 kg) heavier.
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.