Comparison of Kawasaki KLX250 2015 and Suzuki DR-Z250 2019

Attribute	Suzuki DR-Z250 2019 ×	Kawasaki KLX250 2015 ×
General
Production from (year)	2019	2015
Make	Suzuki	Kawasaki
Model	Suzuki DR-Z250	Kawasaki KLX250
Category	Enduro / offroad	Super motard
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	-	Injection. 34 mm x 1 (Keihin)
Displacement (cm³)	249	249
Power (kw)	-	15.7
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	-	20.5
Bore (mm)	73	72
Stroke (mm)	59.6	61.2
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	-	Digital CDI
Clutch	-	Wet multi-disc, manual
Lubrication system	-	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Compression	-	11.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	43 mm upside-down telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Uni-Trak. Compression damping: 20-way. Rebound damping: 20-way. Spring preload: Fully adjustable.
Front brakes	Double disc. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	220	240
Frame type	-	Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Front tyre	-	3.00-21
Rear tyre	-	4.60-18
Trail (mm)	-	106
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	26.6
Other
Starter	Electric & kick	Electric
Color options	champion yellow no. 2	lime green
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,450	1,430
Kerb weight (kg)	131	138
Overall height (mm)	1,215	1,205
Overall length (mm)	2,230	2,200
Overall width (mm)	880	820
Seat height (mm)	890	890
Ground clearance (mm)	300	285
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	10.5	7.7