CFMoto DUAL 250 vs Suzuki Dr-z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
CFMoto DUAL 250 vs Suzuki Dr-z400. CFMoto DUAL 250: 24.5 hp @ 8,000 RPM hp, 154 kg (wet) weight, top speed ?, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Suzuki Dr-z400: 39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets) hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
CFMoto DUAL 250
Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
24.5 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
18 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
24.5 hp @ 8,000 RPM
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
18 kW @ 8,000 RPM
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
—
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
154 kg (wet)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
—
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
CFMoto DUAL 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget adventure starter if you inspect it thoroughly first."
Pros
+Excellent used value proposition
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Modern feature-rich instruments
Cons
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Budget interior plastics quality
−Patchy independent mechanic knowledge
Suzuki Dr-z400
8.5/10
"The definitive beginner dual-sport that experienced riders keep forever."
Pros
+Near-indestructible thumper motor
+Massive aftermarket parts support
+Brilliant off-road capability
Cons
−Highway cruising genuinely exhausting
−Carb needs jetting attention
−Subframes crack under abuse
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