Suzuki Dr-z 400 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z 400 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F. Suzuki Dr-z 400: 39 hp @ 8,500 rpm (est.) hp, 138 kg (DR-Z400S curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (est. — note: varies by variant and gearing), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Yamaha Wr 250 F: 36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z 400
Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
39 hp @ 8,500 rpm (est.)
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (est.)
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
145 km/h (est. — note: varies by variant and gearing)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
138 kg (DR-Z400S curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approximately 28.5 km/L) — estimated, varies greatly with riding conditions
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr-z 400
8.2/10
"The DRZ400 is the sensible Swiss Army knife of used dual-sports."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Massive aftermarket parts support
+Versatile on/off-road
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Heavy for a dirtbike
−Modest top-end power
Yamaha Wr 250 F
8.5/10
"A serious trail weapon that rewards diligent buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Race-derived engine, brilliant power
+Lightweight and highly flickable
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability maintained
Cons
−Valves neglected by most owners
−Suspension bearings routinely ignored
−Street legal kit is minimal
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