Suzuki Djebel 250 vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Djebel 250 vs Honda Crf250l. Suzuki Djebel 250: 24 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Crf250l: 24 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Djebel 250
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Djebel 250
7.5/10
"Rewarding, capable machine if you accept the parts headache."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable single-cylinder engine
+Genuine off-road capability
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Parts sourcing is nightmare
−Lean factory carb jetting
−Seat foam deteriorates quickly
Honda Crf250l
7.0/10
"The most sensible used bike you'll ever mildly regret."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredibly cheap to run
+Capable light off-road
Cons
−Struggles above 65mph
−Front brake underwhelms
−Stock power feels strangled
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