Comparison of Suzuki DR-Z400S 2011 and Yamaha YZ250 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha YZ250 2012 × |  Suzuki DR-Z400S 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Make | Yamaha | Suzuki |
| Model | Yamaha YZ250 | Suzuki DR-Z400S |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PWK38S | Carburettor. Mikuni™ BSR36 CV-type |
| Engine details | Reed-valve inducted | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 398 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 66.4 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Constant-mesh 5-speed | Chain, RK520KZ0, 112 links |
| Ignition | CDI | Electronic ignition |
| Clutch | Multiplate, wet | Magnesium-alloy clutch |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 8.9:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable single shock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 220 |
| Frame type | - | Narrow chrome-moly steel frame |
| Front tyre | 80/100-21 | 80/90-M21 |
| Rear tyre | 110/90-19 | 120/90-M18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 300 | 260 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 315 | 260 |
| 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) | 1,481 | 1,485 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 103 | 144 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,177 | 2,310 |
| Overall width (mm) | 828 | 875 |
| Seat height (mm) | 993 | 935 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 381 | 300 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.95 | 10 |
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