Comparison of Suzuki DR-Z400S 2012 and Yamaha YZ250 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki DR-Z400S 2012 × |  Yamaha YZ250 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Suzuki | Yamaha |
| Model | Suzuki DR-Z400S | Yamaha YZ250 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR36 | Carburettor. Keihin PWK38S |
| Engine details | - | Reed-valve inducted |
| Displacement (cm³) | 398 | 249 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.62 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 90 | 66.4 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.6 | 72 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 84.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Driveline | Chain, RK520KZ0, 112 links | Constant-mesh 5-speed |
| Ignition | Electronic | CDI |
| Clutch | Magnesium-alloy clutch | Multiplate, wet |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 11.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Fully adjustable single shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston caliper | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 245 |
| Frame type | Narrow chrome-moly steel | - |
| Front tyre | 80/90-21 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 120/90-M8 | 110/90-19 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 288 | 300 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 295 | 315 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
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| Light | On-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt H4 halogen headlight. | - |
| Instruments | Compact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,485 | 1,481 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 144 | 103 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,310 | 2,177 |
| Overall width (mm) | 875 | 828 |
| Seat height (mm) | 935 | 993 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 300 | 381 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 10 | 7.95 |
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