Suzuki Dr 650 vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr 650 vs Honda Crf250l. Suzuki Dr 650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Dr 650
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
54 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
165 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider)
130 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr 650
8.2/10
"The most reliable used dual-sport under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and available parts
+Simple carbureted maintenance
Cons
−Seat comfort is brutal
−Lean factory jetting issue
−Uninspiring highway performance
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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