Suzuki DR-Z250 vs Honda CRF® 250F (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki DR-Z250stacks up against the Honda CRF® 250F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki DR-Z250Honda CRF® 250F
Model year20192025
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight120 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
TiresPirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 100/100-18

Suzuki DR-Z250 vs Honda CRF® 250F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki DR-Z250 and the Honda CRF® 250F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki DR-Z250 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CRF® 250F counters with its own power figure at 120 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: