Kawasaki KLX 250S (2017) vs Suzuki DR-Z 400SM (2013-14)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | KLX 250S | DR-Z 400SM |
| Years: | 2017 | 2013-14 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 х 61.2 mm | 90 x 62.6 mm. |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Mikuni BSR36 CV carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm | 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm (rear wheel: 24.9 kW / 33.4 hp |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, #520 |
| Frame: | Steel, Double cradle frame | Chrome-moly steel frame, single front down tube |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Inverted cartridge fork with 16-Way compression damping adjustment | Telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable preload, 16-Way compression and Rebound damping adjustment | Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 277 mm / 10.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 310 mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 80/100-21 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 100/100-18 | 140/70-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 883 mm / 34.8 in | 890 mm / 35.0 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 285 mm / 11.2 in | 260 mm / 10.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 122 kg / 269 lbs | 137 kg / 302 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 135 kg / 297.7 lbs | 146 kg / 321 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7.2 Litres / 2.0 US gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |