| Suzuki's profilation of this bike | 
  | There´s a good reason middleweight off-road bikes are so popular. They offer abundant power combined with lightweight handling - and the DR-Z250 sets the standard for the class. Grab a handful of throttle and you´ll be rewarded with hard-charging performance across the powerband. | 
    
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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Motorcycle name                    
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                                    Suzuki DR-Z 250                         | 
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                            Model year                    
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                                    2006                         | 
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                            Category                    
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                                    Enduro / offroad                         | 
| Price as new | US$ 4699.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
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                            Rating                    
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Displacement                    
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                                    249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Engine type                    
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                                    Single cylinder, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    10.4:1                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    73.0 x 59.6 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel system                    
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                                    Carburettor.  Mikuni                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)                         | 
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                            Ignition                    
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                                    CDI                         | 
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                            Lubrication system                    
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                                    Wet sump                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Oil & air                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    6-speed                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Chain  (final drive)                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    80/70-21                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    100/90-18                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Dry weight                    
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                                    115.0 kg (253.5 pounds)                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
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                            Overall height                    
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                                    1205 mm (47.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall length                    
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                                    2150 mm (84.6 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall width                    
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                                    880 mm (34.6 inches)                         | 
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                            Ground clearance                    
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                                    300 mm (11.8 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheelbase                    
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                                    1455 mm (57.3 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    10.50 litres (2.77 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Color options                    
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                                    Yellow                         | 
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            Further information         | 
    
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