Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025 vs. Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

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Overview - Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025 vs Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

Technical Specifications Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025 compared to Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025
Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore90 mmBore72 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke61.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power38 HPEngine power22 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque37 NmTorque20.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.1 Compression Ratio11
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement398 ccmDisplacement249 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

LengthLength2,270 mmLength2,200 mm
WidthWidth885 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,235 mmHeight890 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,495 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height920 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity8.7 lFuel Tank Capacity7.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

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

Standard tyres as a limit on loose off-road terrain

High price for an A2 bike

Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

Kawasaki KLX 250 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki DR-Z4S vs Kawasaki KLX 250

Price Suzuki DR-Z4S

Model year
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Price Kawasaki KLX 250

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