Standard Maintenance

Bike2001 Suzuki DR-Z250
Standard Maintenance Interval30hrs
Break-in Interval5hrs
Engine Oil Change Interval60hrs
Initial Valve Check5hrs
Periodic Valve Check60hrs
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: 13 / 49
Fork OilLevel: 143mm (5.63″) Capacity: 526cc +/- 3cc
Front Wheel80/100-21 51M
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)14psi (0.97bar, 96.53kPa)
Rear Wheel100/100-18 59M
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)14psi (0.97bar, 96.53kPa)
HeadlightHalogen /35W
TaillightHalogen 5W
Valve ClearanceIN: 0.15mm +/- 0.05mm EX: 0.25mm +/- 0.05mm
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)