Yamaha Xt250 vs Suzuki Djebel 200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt250 vs Suzuki Djebel 200. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Djebel 200: ~17 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures not widely published for all markets) hp, ~131 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and load), Motoryk rating 7.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt250
Suzuki Djebel 200
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
17 hp
Torque (Nm)
17 Nm
15 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
122 kg
131 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~17 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures not widely published for all markets)
Torque
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~15 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
120 km/h
~115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and load)
Weight
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
~131 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Suzuki Djebel 200
7.2/10
"Unbeatable urban runabout if parts hunting doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Engine basically never dies
+Featherlight dirt capability
+Exceptional fuel economy
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely painful
−Motorway speeds exhausting
−Seat comfort is appalling
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