DR 250 S

1982 Suzuki DR 250 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1982 Suzuki DR 250 S relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the DR 250 S measures 129 kg (284 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.59 kg per horsepower). The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 117 km/h (73 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1982 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.