Honda CR 250 F vs Suzuki DR 250 S (2004)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CR 250 FSuzuki DR 250 S
Model year20041988
Price$5,999
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires80/90-21 / 110/90-19 3.00-21 / 4.00-18

Honda CR 250 F vs Suzuki DR 250 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CR 250 F and the Suzuki DR 250 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CR 250 F brings its published horsepower, while the Suzuki DR 250 S counters with 17 hp.

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: