Yamaha Serow 250 vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Serow 250 vs Suzuki Drz400s. Yamaha Serow 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 130 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Serow 250
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
130 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.7 L/100km (approx. 37 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Serow 250
8.0/10
"The honest trail bike that quietly outperforms everything near its price."
Pros
+Featherlight, flickable handling
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Motorway speeds feel sketchy
−Import parts availability patchy
−Subframe cracks on abused examples
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
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