Yamaha WR 250R 2009 vs. Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Yamaha WR 250R 2009

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

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Technical Specifications Yamaha WR 250R 2009 compared to Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Yamaha WR 250R 2009

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Yamaha WR 250R 2009

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	90 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.6 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	31 HP	Engine power	38 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	23.7 Nm	Torque	37 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.1
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	250 ccm	Displacement	398 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Width	Width	810 mm	Width	885 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	930 mm	Seat Height	920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	8.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha WR 250R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

The Suzuki DR-Z4S is an all-round successful comeback - not a shallow retro rehash, but a consistently modernised further development of a popular and proven concept. It remains true to its line: robust, easy to use, versatile and yet capable of many things. It is a bike for a small niche of riders, between hard enduro riders and adventure bike riders. For this niche, however, it fills an important gap as a true dual sport bike and hardly allows itself any weaknesses. The most critical points are the remaining 5-speed transmission and the high price. Whether these points discourage a purchase or whether the DR-Z4S is still worthwhile as a legend and versatile vehicle remains a matter of taste.

Great, smooth yet powerful engine that makes off-road riding easy

Beautifully responsive KYB suspension with a wide adjustment range

Good-natured yet agile handling

Excellent gravel mode of the traction control

Intuitive operation of the electronics

Active ergonomics

Good country road and long-distance qualities

Nicely controllable brakes

Fills a gap in the motorbike segment

Long gear ratio as limit for tough off-road use

Fork preload not adjustable

Handlebars a little low for tall riders around 1.90 metres