Suzuki Djebel 250 vs Yamaha Serow 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Djebel 250 vs Yamaha Serow 250. 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. Yamaha Serow 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 130 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Djebel 250
Yamaha Serow 250
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
20 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
130 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated)
120 km/h
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
130 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km (approx. 37 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
Yamaha Serow 250
8.0/10
"The honest trail bike that quietly outperforms everything near its price."
Pros
+Featherlight, flickable handling
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Motorway speeds feel sketchy
−Import parts availability patchy
−Subframe cracks on abused examples
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