Comparison of Kawasaki Super Sherpa 2009 and Suzuki DR-Z250 2019

Attribute	Suzuki DR-Z250 2019 ×	Kawasaki Super Sherpa 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)	2019	2009
Make	Suzuki	Kawasaki
Model	Suzuki DR-Z250	Kawasaki Super Sherpa
Category	Enduro / offroad	Enduro / offroad
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	-	Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)	249	249
Cooling system	Liquid	-
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	-
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)
Compression	-	9.3:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	36mm telescopic fork / 9.1 in.
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Uni-Trak® single shock system adjustable preload and 20-way rebound damping adjustability / 7.3 in.
Front brakes	Double disc. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	220	240
Frame type	-	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front tyre	-	110/21-.17
Rear tyre	-	130/18-.17
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	28
Other
Starter	Electric & kick	Electric
Color options	champion yellow no. 2	olive green/ebony
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,450	1,374
Kerb weight (kg)	131	128
Overall height (mm)	1,215	1,191
Overall length (mm)	2,230	2,080
Overall width (mm)	880	780
Seat height (mm)	890	831
Ground clearance (mm)	300	269
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	10.5	9.08