DRZ250 Review | Why It’s A HIDDEN GEM For Adult Beginners
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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The Suzuki DRZ250 might be the hidden gem you're looking for if you're an adult looking to buy your first dirt bike as a beginner. If you're at least 5'4" tall and want a full size trail dirt bike that's low-maintenance without breaking the bank, then you're in for a treat!
If you’re new to dirt biking, then it’s as important as ever to start out with the right bike. It’s one of the most common mistakes I see new riders make - choosing a dirt bike that’s NOT beginner-friendly. Keep reading to find out if you’ve chosen wisely...
In this review, you're going to learn:
-What kind of dirt bike the Suzuki DRZ 250 is
-What to expect when buying and riding one
-The practical specs, such as horsepower, seat height, top speed, weight, and more
-How to know if the DR-Z250 is the right dirt bike for you
Here's the full article review on my website:
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Disclaimer: Dirt biking can be dangerous if you don't respect the bike or terrain. This video shows you tips to help keep you safer as well as improve your riding technique and skill so that you stay in control while riding. I, Kelley Fager from Motocross Hideout, am not held responsible for a crash resulting in an injury from trying these techniques. Please use proper dirt bike riding gear to help prevent an injury.
Does the DR-Z250 sound like a good dirt bike for YOU?
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Amazing Bike - I bought one to get back into riding a few years ago. Absolutely bullet proof! Oil and filter once a year ;)
Nice, thanks for sharing, Mike!
This bike looks similar to the dr350 which is also a great trail bike for someone whos a lil bigger. More torque than i ever need. For smaller folks you cant go wrong with the serrow 225.
Yes it is. The DR350 is a great bike as well for the reasons you mentioned as long as you can handle the extra weight. Thanks for watching!
cool vid, don't know much about this bike. I wish I could give you my klx300r to review, I feel it is also a hidden gem with all comparable bikes being less expensive and less quality, or more expensive and more performance than most people need.
Yes, I agree, Jacob. I've had one and it's on my list to review. I'll definitely cover the updated specs, such as EFI and electric start.
Thanks for watching!
@@MotocrossHideoutjust watched you q/a and noticed you mentioned the klx300r, should've known you've tried that bike already 😅
Haha, no worries - it doesn't look like many people watched that, so I may not do another Q&A like that.
I love this bike ! And was lucky enough to pick up a good one 3 years ago. I looked at a lot of other bikes
The crf230f a smaller bike , cheap suspension you couldn’t alter wit out modifications ( still a great bike)
The xr250 amazing bike, most people kept them , or run them in to the ground
I bought my drz cheap and have set it up for just trailer bike riding, it is a good size bike for a adult , and slowly set it up with correct gearing, soft suspension settings ( so easy with a lot of adjustment on forks and rear shock) over the 3 years of riding, as a bit of fun, something I can do myself,I’m not mechanically minded.
Question for you can you, can you ever justify having 2 bikes at once? Or is that a sign you got the wrong dirt bike ?may have grown out of the one your riding.
I have 2 cheap dirt bikes , one set up for slow trails drz and one for fast Klx300r ?
Thanks
Ross
Love our channel, I always look forward to your new videos
Wow, that's awesome to hear, and I really appreciate your support, Ross!
Haha, 2 bikes at once?!
Absolutely, but only if you can justify the expensive and storage of it. The DRZ250 is great for slow trails and casual riding, but for faster trails, you might want a enduro type bike. The KLX300R is a good bike, but not a huge upgrade compared to your DRZ.
You should check out my video on best enduro bikes if you haven't already: ua-cam.com/video/oiNZ8ebIijI/v-deo.html
What gearing did you go with?
50 teeth rear and 11,12,13 and 14 for the front
It takes 5 minutes to change the front sprocket and it does everything!!!!!!!!!
Great video. I'm on a klx140RF (full size tires). Perfect for me as a beginner. I'm 5'5" 130lbs. Love my bike! Keep up with the great videos!
That's a great beginner bike at your size - thanks for watching!
I love this bike, picked it up for a good deal, the bike was barely used, it spent most of it's time just chasing cattle around a farm. I bought it, had to do some minor maintainance things like cleaning the carburetor, and putting on a new head cover gasket, but other than that this thing is very easy to work on and maintain, although OEM parts for this bike arent really as available as a more popular bike like the honda's. I got mine for $1800, and it has taken me from just learning to ride to being able to tackle single track in the Colorado Rockies all the way up to 12k feet and through some pretty serious terrain. I will honestly hold onto this bike forever (as long as I can still find parts) and even if I do eventually upgrade to something a little taller (I'm 6' tall so this bike does feel a little small and cramped sometimes), then I will keep this as a buddy bike, and to teach people to ride, the lack of power is honestly a good thing because there is no way this thing can really get away from you. I would agree that this bike is a hidden gem, with some small caveats like parts.
Nice - that's a great bike for out there! Thanks for sharing :)
Have you adjusted the carb for riding at 10-12k elevation?
@@MotocrossHideout I did have to rejet the carb. I ride anywhere from 4.5k-12k feet so needed to find a Goldilocks setting. I settled on 37.5 pilot, 125 main, and needle clip at 3rd position from top. At 12k feet you can definitely feel and hear it getting rich and loosing power. If I was planning to go any higher I would probably go another size down on the jets. JetsRUs has all of the sizes for the tm-33 mikuni pumper carb for this bike. And I would recommend them for anyone looking to rejet.
@@beefyjoe Nice, thanks for sharing. Do you adjust the fuel screw as well?
@@MotocrossHideout yeah I actually got an aftermarket fuel screw because adjusting the stock one on the trail was actually impossible. I can’t remember the brand but something off Amazon? I have it set to 2 turns out at normal elevation and turn it in a half turn to go up higher
@@beefyjoe Nice, yeah those aftermarket fuel screws make it a lot easier.
I am on my second dr-z 250. The spring are going to be too soft for most Americans. I have used it on mx tracks and I was able to jump the gaps and keep up and pass other dirt bikes. The only thing holding it back in the early 2000's was the weight.
Well, they're not made for jumping, so yeah it will feel soft... :D
I have had mine for nearly 15yrs were we use it as a farm bike for gathering sheep. I love it sadly my rear shock has given up and I can't seem to get a replcment anymore.
Do you have a local suspension tuner that can rebuild it?
Very informative video and i got all my questions answerd!
Glad it was helpful! You going to buy one, Jimmy?
@@MotocrossHideout If it`s still up for sale i will. Wrote to a guy who has an ad out, but still no reply. In Sweden they are road legal and i am looking for a reliable and uncomplicated bike for gravel roads and light trails. It`s a 2003 with lot of new parts on it and well taken care of. 1100 dollars. (12000 Swedish kronor).
@@J1I9M7M4Y Nice, let us know if you end up getting it and how it goes!
@@MotocrossHideout Yeah, i will! 👍
hi i find a drz250 2004
im a beviner is it good if i start with this
before i had an dt 1998 but was so bad and bike was messed up so sell it
I have a Yamaha 2008 TTR230 currently and it's fine for light trail riding which is what we mostly do, and I'm 60 years old. There is a 2006 DRZ250 for sale close by that I just noticed for a good price. Is the DRZ an upgrade to the TTR? Or is it not really worth the change? I've seen your videos so I know you have experience with both. I have no real complaints with the TTR, but certainly would entertain an upgrade. Thanks for any input.
I would say that the suspension is the main upgrade - a little more travel and "plush" feeling. The engine has a little more power as well, but I believe the stock carb mellows the power out.
As for handling, the DRZ250 will feel slightly bigger, heavier, but more stable.
What are you hoping for in an upgrade?
Thanks for watching my videos btw :)
@@MotocrossHideout First thing, your videos are awesome. Great content and I've been subscribed for a little while now. I wasn't really looking for another bike, but there's a 2006 DRZ250 for sale on FB Marketplace very close to me, like 3 minutes away . I was mainly looking to learn about it to see if I could justify switching. My TTR230 has been a great fun bike for the trails. If the upgrade is minor, I probably wouldn't bother. But if you said they were light years apart, I might go for it. My TTR is dialed in with jetting and a pipe. Makes very usable low end power. How does the DRZ compare in the bottom RPM range? Thanks a million for your input and replying. I really appreciate it.
@@prezzzrock If you already have your bike dialed in and like it, then it's probably not worth it, especially if you don't want a little more weight/bigger feeling bike.
The DRZ might have a little more low-end grunt, but the less weight of the TTR makes up most of the difference.
Hard to beat the 230 for a tight woods bike.
@@MotocrossHideout Great advice. I appreciate and respect your opinion. Thanks bud.
It's still available in NZ
Oh nice! It's sad they don't sell it here in the U.S. (we must have more "safety" regulations...)
I thought it was 254 dry.
Probably, but there's always a difference between wet vs dry weights.
Wet/curb weight is when you have all of the fluids, like gas and oil, which is the most useful number for riding.
Not sure what your talking about I instantly put my feet on pegs on every bike PERIOD lol If your not then your doing something wrong.. If the bikes moving at all your feet should be up 0.5 mph , lol with in 6 inches of rolling your feet should be up. I have 3 bikes as of now a dual sport , a ADV bike and a big bagger.. FEET UP LOL
Not every new rider is as good as you.