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
Year-specific specification changes
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.
About 59% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 35% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 19th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 13% 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.
131 kg — heavier than about 19% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 81%.
890 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.
2,230
2,137
4% above average.
880
823
7% above average.
1,215
1,158
5% above average.
1,450
1,444
Close to average.
890
786
13% above average.
Mechanical overview
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.