Suzuki DR250

15/09/2015 Damien Ashenhurst Reviews, SUZUKI Comments Off on Suzuki DR250
Suzuki DR250

A quick loop on the Lil’ Zook: Matt Bernard takes the Suzuki DR250 for a quick bash through the trails

Story Matt Bernard | Photography Damien Ashenhurst

Suzuki DR250

The Suzuki DR250 has been devoid of serious updates for donkey’s years. Why? Well, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

We took the DR250 for a quick bash through the trails and came back smiling. It’s a great little trailbike. Sitting on the bike, you’re presented with a low and soft seat, a fairly small yet comfortable cockpit. It’s a bike more suited to someone of smaller stature; a rider of six foot or close will need some extra space.

Suzuki DR250

On Board

The DR has a very capable power plant. It isn’t a race-bred engine but a low-fuss, low-maintenance, air-cooled four-stroke. With a design that’s easy to maintain and hard to break, it’s a fantastic introduction to the world of trail riding.

We took the DR to some fairly snotty climbs and it just chugged to the top. The engine just did its thing: low rpm, full momentum and lots of traction straight to the top. It’s a very versatile engine, great for the missus to start trail riding or someone looking to start off their life in the trails, while an experienced rider will still get a lot out of it.

As far as suspension goes, she’s soft; don’t go launching big drops or you’ll feel it. It’s made for trail riding, not hardcore enduro. What it’s designed to do it does well.

If you’re a heavier rider, it would be worth looking at some heavier springs and valving. A rider under 70kg will be more than comfortable with the standard settings for the majority of the riding this bike is designed to do. Across wide trails and flowing single-trails it’s a really enjoyable way of getting from A to B.

If an entry-level trailbike is on your shopping list, don’t blow past the DR250 due to its dated design. It’s a fantastic bike that meets the design brief well. You can hit the trails on Sunday, give her a quick wash and ride to work on Monday.

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5 Things We Love About The DR

  • Simple design
  • Easy to ride
  • Low-maintenance
  • Low seat
  • Value for money
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Managing Editor of DIRT ACTION magazine. Damo doesn't like cheese or ISIS. Can often be found riding in mud because it's closest to the natural environment of a squid.