Suzuki Dr650 vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr650 vs Yamaha Xt250. Suzuki Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Dr650
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
54 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
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
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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