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Suzuki DR 250 S - [1984]
This edition of the Suzuki DR 250 S is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Suzuki DR 250 has a 249cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 1984 DR 250 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the DR 250's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DR 250 S in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1984 Suzuki DR 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 22 bhp (16 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 14.5 lb-ft (19.6 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki DR 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Honda CRF 300 L has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Suzuki DR 250 S.
The 1984 Suzuki DR 250 S has a Power to weight ratio of 165.4 bhp per ton and 109.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 DR 250 competing with the 2021 Honda CRF 300 L [190.1 bhp\ton] and the 2023 Honda CRF 300 L [190.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki DR 250 generating around 109.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1985 Honda CBR 400 F Endurance F3 [134.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder [134.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 22.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 22.9 secs, this makes the Suzuki DR 250 S similar in acceleration to the 2020 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS (22.4 secs) and the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (22.4 secs). This Suzuki DR 250 S also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1984 Suzuki DR 250 S and the 2019 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom
When talking about the performance of the 1984 Suzuki DR 250 S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2019 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (0 secs) and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo (0 secs).
The 1984 version of the Suzuki DR 250 S has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 1984 DR 250 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1984 Suzuki DR 250 S then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
