| MODEL | SUZUKI DR-Z 250 2001 - 2004 |
| Year | 2001 - 2004 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, TSCC |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73 x 59.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | Mikuni TM28SS carburettor (32 mm carburettor in California) |
| Start System | Electric / kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa telescopic, oil-damped, 12-way compression and 17-way rebound adjustment, 280 mm / 11 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type, gas/oil-damped Showa, fully adjustable compression, rebound and preload, 280 mm / 11 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single disc, 250 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 220 mm |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2150 mm / 84.6 in |
| Overall Width | 880 mm / 34.6 in |
| Overall Height | 1215 mm / 47.8 in |
| Seat Height | 900 mm / 35.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 115 kg / 254 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/100-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 L / 2.8 US gal / 2.3 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
Suzuki's DR-Z 250 in its early-2000s form, a road-legal dual-purpose single that improved on the earlier DR250 with new Showa suspension, rebound adjusters, an electric starter alongside the kick-start, and a plastic fuel tank. The engine was restricted to meet Australian requirements. A reviewer found it capable on tight off-road trails, though limited by its power, and practical for commuting, with a small rear brake pedal and a narrow seat as its main faults.
