Suzuki Dr 200 vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr 200 vs Yamaha Xt250. Suzuki Dr 200: 13 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr 200
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
13 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
13 hp @ 8,000 rpm
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr 200
7.5/10
"The perfect first bike that you'll happily sell after twelve months."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Dead simple maintenance
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Painfully limited top speed
−Suspension outdated and basic
−No fuel injection option
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
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