Suzuki Djebel 250 vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Djebel 250 vs Suzuki Drz400s. 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. Suzuki Drz400s: 33 hp @ 7,600 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Djebel 250
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (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
Suzuki Drz400s
8.5/10
"The most dependable used dual-sport your money can buy."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap, plentiful parts
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Heavy for true offroad
−Stock jetting notoriously lean
−No fuel injection ever
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