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Suzuki DR 250 SH - [1989]
This edition of the Suzuki DR 250 SH is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1989. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.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 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 1989 DR 250 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo. 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 SH in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 1989 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 29 bhp (21 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 18.1 lb-ft (24.5 Nm) @ 7000 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 1999 Honda VT 1100 Shadow Ace Tourer has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1989 Suzuki DR 250 SH.
The 1989 Suzuki DR 250 SH has a Power to weight ratio of 210.1 bhp per ton and 131.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 DR 250 competing with the 1999 Honda VT 1100 Shadow Ace Tourer [235.0 bhp\ton] and the 1993 Honda CBR 450 SR [234.8 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 131.1 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 1992 Honda VFR 400 R NC30 [155.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2022 Yamaha WR 250 F [155.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.0 secs, this makes the Suzuki DR 250 SH similar in acceleration to the 2018 Yamaha XP 530 T-Max SX Sport (17.6 secs) and the 2017 Yamaha XP 530 T-Max SX (17.6 secs). This Suzuki DR 250 SH 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 1989 Suzuki DR 250 SH and the 1969 Norton P11 650
When talking about the performance of the 1989 Suzuki DR 250 SH 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 1969 Norton P11 650 (0 secs) and the 1985 Kawasaki Gpz 400 F-II (0 secs).
The 1989 version of the Suzuki DR 250 SH has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 1989 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 1989 Suzuki DR 250 SH then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
