Suzuki Drz400s vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Drz400s vs Yamaha Xt250. Suzuki Drz400s: 33 hp @ 7,600 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions), 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 Drz400s
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 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
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
120 km/h
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Drz400s
8.5/10
"The most dependable used dual-sport your money can buy."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap, plentiful parts
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Heavy for true offroad
−Stock jetting notoriously lean
−No fuel injection ever
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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