Suzuki Dr650 vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr650
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
54 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 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
155 km/h
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 typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr650
8.0/10
"The most reliable used adventure bike under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Dirt cheap parts availability
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
−Carburetor needs attention
−Vibration above 70mph
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
Top 10 Accessories
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