Honda CRF® 250R vs Suzuki DR-Z250 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF® 250Rstacks up against the Suzuki DR-Z250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF® 250RSuzuki DR-Z250
Model year20262019
Price$8,399
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight106 kg
Seat height955 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDiscDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesDiscSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
TiresPirelli® Scorpion MX32: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32: 100/90-19

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

Picking between the Honda CRF® 250R and the Suzuki DR-Z250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 250R brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the Suzuki DR-Z250 counters with its own power figure.

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: