Suzuki Dr-z 400 vs Yamaha Wr 250 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z 400
Yamaha Wr 250 R
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
134 kg
Type
Enduro
Dual-sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 8,500 rpm (est.)
30 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (est.)
24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (est. — note: varies by variant and gearing)
145 km/h
Weight
138 kg (DR-Z400S curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
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 R
8.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport purchase you can make today."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Excellent parts availability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Holds value stubbornly
−Modest power output
−Suspension needs upgrading off-road