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All Bikes/Compare/Kymco Ct 250 vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Kymco Ct 250 vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kymco Ct 250 vs Suzuki Dr-z400. Kymco Ct 250: Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation hp, Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models, Motoryk rating 6.0/10. 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

Kymco Ct 250 Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
18 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
145 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
Estimated 18–20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; official figures not widely documented
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — NOTE: Best estimate; official KYMCO CT 250 data is limited in public records
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kymco Ct 250
Kymco Ct 250
6.0/10

"Solid budget commuter if inspected carefully before buying."

Pros
+Extremely affordable running costs
+Simple carbureted engine
+Beginner-friendly power delivery
Cons
Underpowered above 60mph
Mediocre suspension quality
Often neglected by previous owners
Suzuki Dr-z400
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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Motul 5100 10W-40 Semi-Synthetic (2x1L)
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Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
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Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
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Oil filter for Kymco CT 250
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
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Air filter for Kymco CT 250
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
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Spark plug for Kymco CT 250
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
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SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
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