Standard Maintenance

Bike2001 Suzuki DR-Z250 E-24
Standard Maintenance Interval4,828.03km (3,000mi)
Break-in Interval965.61km (600mi)
Engine Oil Change Interval5,000km (3,106.86mi)
Initial Valve Check10,000km (6,213.71mi)
Periodic Valve Check10,000km (6,213.71mi)
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Change1.2L (0.317gal.)
More on Engine OilSAE 10W-40
Idle Speed RPM1,600 +/- 100
SparksNGK CR9E or DENSO U27ESR-N
Spark Plug Gap0.7 – 0.8mm
Cylinder Compression188.55psi (13bar, 1,300kPa) +
Final DriveType: Chain 520 DID 520V2 Final Drive Ratio: 14 / 42
Fork OilLevel: 143mm (5.63″) Capacity: 526cc +/- 3cc
Front Wheel21 51P 3 DUNLOP D903F
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)22psi (1.52bar, 151.68kPa)
Rear Wheel18 4.60 63P DUNLOP D903
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)14psi (0.97bar, 96.53kPa)
HeadlightHalogen 60W /55W
TaillightHalogen 21W 5W
Throttle Grip Free Play2 (0.08) – 4mm (0.16″)
Clutch Lever Free Play10 (0.39) – 15mm (0.59″)
Drive Chain Slack30 (1.18) – 45mm (1.77″)
Engine Oil Drain Bolt Torque21N·m (15.49ft·lbf)
Engine Oil Filter Torque10N·m (7.38ft·lbf)
Front Axle Pinch Bolt Torque12N·m (8.85ft·lbf)
Front Axle Bolt Torque65N·m (47.94ft·lbf)
Front Brake Disc Bolt Torque10N·m (7.38ft·lbf)
Front Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt Torque26N·m (19.18ft·lbf)
Rear Axle Bolt Torque110N·m (81.13ft·lbf)
Rear Brake Disc Bolt Torque10N·m (7.38ft·lbf)
Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt Torque23N·m (16.96ft·lbf)
Driven Sprocket Bolt/Nut Torque23N·m (16.96ft·lbf)