Yamaha WR 250R 2008 vs. Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Yamaha WR 250R 2008

Yamaha WR 250R 2008

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

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Overview - Yamaha WR 250R 2008 vs Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Yamaha WR 250R 2008

Yamaha WR 250R 2008

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Technical Specifications Yamaha WR 250R 2008 compared to Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Yamaha WR 250R 2008
Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power31 HPEngine power38 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement250 ccmDisplacement398 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,495 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height930 mmSeat Height920 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity7.6 lFuel Tank Capacity8.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha WR 250R 2008

Yamaha WR 250R 2008

250 cc 4-stroke, is that even possible? And then a supposedly tamed version of the competition version WR250F. But what has to be said about this new Yamaha WR250R is that the list price of €6695 and then the 2-year mobility guarantee and 4-year warranty put everything in the shade. The WR250F has proven since 2001 that it has a lot going for it.

Well-working, controllable brakes

good handling

plenty of power

optimal in nimble spots

low list price.

Chassis sags on long tables

takes getting used to

not a particularly nice sound

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha WR 250R vs Suzuki DR-Z4S

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