Suzuki Dr-z400 vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z400 vs Yamaha Xt250. Suzuki Dr-z400: 39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets) hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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-z400
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
120 km/h
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr-z400
8.5/10
"The definitive beginner dual-sport that experienced riders keep forever."
Pros
+Near-indestructible thumper motor
+Massive aftermarket parts support
+Brilliant off-road capability
Cons
−Highway cruising genuinely exhausting
−Carb needs jetting attention
−Subframes crack under abuse
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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