Yamaha Serow 250 vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Serow 250 vs Suzuki Dr650. Yamaha Serow 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 130 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Serow 250
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
130 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.7 L/100km (approx. 37 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Serow 250
8.0/10
"The honest trail bike that quietly outperforms everything near its price."
Pros
+Featherlight, flickable handling
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Motorway speeds feel sketchy
−Import parts availability patchy
−Subframe cracks on abused examples
Suzuki Dr650
8.0/10
"The most reliable used adventure bike under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Dirt cheap parts availability
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
−Carburetor needs attention
−Vibration above 70mph
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
