There's 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. And when the trail gets nasty, you can count on the DR-Z250's long-travel suspension for a plush ride.

The DR-Z250 for 2005 - where four-stroke power meets lightweight handling.

Key Features

Versatile 250cc 4-stroke off-road model with performance and features suitable for a wide range of riders

Engine Features

Compact 249cc 4-stroke, DOHC, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with 4-valve TSCC cylinder head for low-rpm torque and tractable power

SACS air/oil cooling system with high-capacity oil cooler for efficient engine cooling

Lightweight magnesium cylinder head cover

Electric start with back-up kickstart system and automatic decompression system

MikuniT 28mm flat-slide carburetor with accelerator pump for quick throttle response

Large-capacity 4-liter airbox, plus frame cover with quick-release fasteners for easy air filter maintenance

Durable SCEM-plated cylinder is lightweight with excellent heat transfer characteristics

Six-speed transmission with cable-operated clutch

Chassis Features

Durable steel frame with aluminum swingarm and skid-plate

Long-travel conventional-style fork with 12-way compression and 17-way rebound damping adjustments

Remote-reservoir-type shock absorber with fully adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload

Large hydraulic front disc brake with twin-piston caliper and single rear disc brake with caliper and disc guard

Lightweight off-road lighting system

Mechanical trip meter

Hand guards as standard equipment