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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250. Yamaha Yz250f: ~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less) hp, ~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Rm-z250: ~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (Note: estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures) hp, 104 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2019-2023 models) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (Note: estimated real-world; not designed for top speed but for off-road performance), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Yamaha Yz250f Suzuki Rm-z250
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
26 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
105 kg
104 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less)
~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (Note: estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures)
Torque
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
~26 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (Note: estimated; official figures not published by Suzuki)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer)
~120 km/h (Note: estimated real-world; not designed for top speed but for off-road performance)
Weight
~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier)
104 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2019-2023 models)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km / ~18 km/L (estimated; varies significantly with riding intensity — note: off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to pin down)
~6.5 L/100km (Note: estimated; motocross bikes vary greatly by riding intensity)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Yz250f
Yamaha Yz250f
8.5/10

"The used YZ250F is a brilliant buy with documented service history."

Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Best-in-class KYB suspension
+Predictable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
Valve maintenance costs add up
Older models feel underpowered
Parts aren't cheap
Suzuki Rm-z250
Suzuki Rm-z250
7.5/10

"A rewarding machine — if you buy one that's been loved."

Pros
+Best-in-class chassis handling
+Strong, usable mid-range power
+Premium Showa suspension components
Cons
Frequently neglected by owners
Expensive to maintain properly
Tight valve adjustment intervals

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