Yamaha Wr250r vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Wr250r vs Suzuki Dr650. Yamaha Wr250r: 30 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Wr250r
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
30 hp @ 10,000 rpm
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Wr250r
8.5/10
"The benchmark used dual-sport buy if budget allows."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Strong resale, parts availability
Cons
−Suspension linkage neglect common
−Holds value, costs more
−Limited top-end highway speed
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
Top 10 Accessories
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