1000 Mile Suzuki DRZ400S Review: The Most Fun I've EVER HAD on a Motorcycle

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3 жыл бұрын

After six months of riding and enjoying this dual sport motorcycle, I'm excited to share my 1000 mile Suzuki DRZ400S review with you. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the DRZ400S, and if you're considering buying one of these great dual sport bikes, let me give you my thoughts on the pros, cons, and overall experience of what it's like to ride and own a DRZ400. This bike can truly do it all, from tearing up the backcountry through the rain, mud, snow, sand, and rocky technical trails to freeway, highway, and general around town riding. Not only can the Suzuki DRZ400S do it all, but it does it all in an insanely fun way. Every moment of riding on this bike is filled with tons and tons of smiles per mile.
My Suzuki DRZ400S review isn't all positive, though. There are some significant downsides to this decades-old design, including lack of fuel injection, only a five speed transmission, and the lack of any modern features like a fuel gauge, traction control, ABS, or anything like that.
Overall, though, my Suzuki DRZ400S is insanely positive. The six months and 1,000 miles I have spent on this enduro motorcycle have been the happiest and most fun of my motorcycling career. This bike is capable and confidence inspiring in ways no other motorcycle, dual sport or no, that I have ridden has been. The DRZ 400 S may be my favorite bike of all time.
Suzuki DRZ400S videos and playlists mentioned in this vid:
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Пікірлер: 221

@ssrc30 2 жыл бұрын

Give me simplicity over technology any day. Riding is meant to be fun. I don't need all those fancy gadgets to get where I'm going.

@flycubfly 4 ай бұрын

I agree with you 1000% !

@TheTitian69 3 жыл бұрын

Got my DRZ400 sm new in 2015. I have put 50,000 miles on it. Only maintenance I have EVER done is replace brakes and change the oil.. THATS it! I have flogged it on and off road and been on a few 3 hour high way trip at 75 mph. Hoping it would blow up so I can put a big bore kit on it. BUT not even the valves have NEVER EVER needed adjustments. I ride a wheelie ever time I let the clutch out and try to find things I cant do on it. BULLET PROOF!

@r1dutch 3 жыл бұрын

Bought my DRZ in 2016 once I realized I didn't have the skill to muscle my KTM 1290SA around off-road. The intent was to use something cheap and disposable to improve my skills. Four years later and it did that. It's also become my go-to for offroad riding. I still love my big KaTooM, and for long distance ADV riding there's nothing better. But a weekend in the Smokies on the DRZ is an absolute blast as well.

@catalinabob2descanso 3 жыл бұрын

Just over 500 miles on my 2020 DRZ, loving it. Stepped down from a f700gs and the trail riding is so much more fun. The 3x3, full Yoshi, JD Jet Kit did open it up a lot. I have had many bikes over the last 50 years and I think I found my last one.

@Wabbit1961 2 жыл бұрын

This bike shares the same love as the Hymalayan. People that ride them, love them.

@unclebilly1353 3 жыл бұрын

Great choice. Riden all my life. Relocated to southern new Mexico. Retired at 57. That bike is crazy. I'm at the peak of my riding. I find myself going faster off road then on road. This bike will make you a better rider for sure.

@troymack8201 11 ай бұрын

Late to the party at 62 yrs of age. Love the guidance and suggested mods. Built up my own Drz for trail and motocamping. Super fun dirt squirt for a beginner like me. My gal resurrected a Dr350 to join in the fun. WoW, the Dr350 is exceptionally competent as well and a 6th gear! Ben, You Rock!!! Cheers, 4:58 5:00

@SigmaSheepdog 3 жыл бұрын

I really want a DR-Z or a DR650. I am done with my heavier and larger adventure bikes (KTM 990 ADV and Yamaha Super Tenere) and its time to get something lighter with zero rider nanny crap. I don't care if it has a carb or only five gears. I had a DR650 from 2001 to 2008 and I really miss it. I also had a DR350 during that same time and it was an excellent dual sport bike.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you know exactly what you're getting yourself into if you get one or the other 😁

@GenLynx 9 ай бұрын

Bought a 2023 drz 400s in yellow 2 months ago, this review helped my choice so thank you. Also everything you said was spot on. 1160k in and I love this machine, it's a real jem off road and much nicer than my 2009 klx 250s.

@aricharp9717 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 500 smiles into an old DR350 now; having owned close to 30 motorcycles it is the hands down most fun I've ever owned.

@PingHorror 3 жыл бұрын

I was all smiles on my 91 DR350S but she won’t start right now. Gonna get a new DRZ400 out of necessity.

@leebatt7964 2 жыл бұрын

Youre right, my drz does say “I got you bro.” in tough spots. Where as the cr250 I had as a teen used to say “I’ll swat you dude.” I dont miss that cr.

@EricBanner571 3 жыл бұрын

We here in Australia are fortunate to still be able to purchase a 2020 DRZ400E which is road registrable and has the S subframe for carrying luggage. The E model comes with all of the engine upgrades and produces around 40 HP in stock form. The DRZ still sells so well around the world because they are bullet proof reliable work horses capable of doing well over 50000km before needing a top end refresh. The must mods are a larger tank, stiffer suspension springs, bash plate and D606 or MT21 tyres. The KTM690 is on paper a better bike but will cost twice as much and half as reliable.

@jcee2259 Жыл бұрын

If reader rides into the Blue Mountains inland from Sydney please inhale that woody air just once for my sake. I miss it and the public-use caverns under shaded karst exposure. ...................................

@distilledfreedom1840 Жыл бұрын

Yeah you Australians have all the nice machines. The 70 series land cruiser possibly the greatest vehicle ever made. I'm about to purchase the DRZ 400 S. Wondering what the main difference are, just less power?

@EricBanner571 Жыл бұрын

@@distilledfreedom1840 Pretty much. The E model comes with a 39mm pumper carb and more aggressive cams. You can still big bore the S model, add a stroker crank, pumper carb and cams and you would be up around 50 ish HP which is KTM500 territory with a much more reliable motor with less service intervals. The DRZ is a great bike.

@Ovrlndz222 Ай бұрын

Love your vids! I’m new to motorcycles, but have been off roading trucks and jeeps my entire life. Finally, at age 48 (mid life crisis?) I bought a DRZ400S. Like all my vehicles, I can’t leave well enough alone, and in 7 months I’ve made it mine. I’m still a beginner but have really started getting the “dance” right and am absolutely hooked. Thanks for all the informative vids, and keep on having a blast out there! Cheers

@derrickldesign 3 жыл бұрын

bought a 2012 a few months ago and about to hit 1k miles! love it, agree with everything you are saying... love the videos, keep it up! Louisiana out!

@MrEricBarrows 3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree,one of my favorite bikes ever....I have owned probably 35 bikes, so far.

@1patrioticscots 2 жыл бұрын

Got my drz about a week ago and have been living on your channel. Thanks for everything!! =)

@zl2848 3 жыл бұрын

The Excite Bike music..... Brings back memories when I was a kid in the late '80s playing that on Nintendo 😎👍

@Dan-56 3 жыл бұрын

Owned a 2016 DR-Z “S” model (USA) and the stock fueling was utter crap, requiring the choke to be on for the first 7-10 miles after initial warm up do to the extreme lean mixture. (Carb kit fixed that 👍.) Unfortunately my mind was telling me I was 16 and could still go crashing through the woods, but my body reminded me I was 60 😳, so I sold it. I missed the grunty power delivery and ease of around town use of the 400, so this year I purchased a new “SM” model. It now has a passive “air injection” system fitted and the fueling is not to bad, (Carb kit at the ready). I figure I’ll fit a set of Avon Trailriders and stay on the graded roads.....until my inner 16 year old gets the best of me 😆🏍😱.

@94SexyStang Жыл бұрын

Best move I ever made!.....I've found that the Torque gets you Out of bad situations, more than it gets you Into them....funny how that works.

@franktaylor7617 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my used SM last weekend. Paid a fair price. I rode it to work on Monday (30 miles round-trip) and it was a different experience from what I'm used to. I have no motor to help me out when things get sketchy on the highway. I the city however, it's a blast. As far as the 5 speed and the carb complaints. My GSXR 1100 and ZRX 1200 both have 5 speed gearboxes and there's no issues (I know, apples and oranges). So far the only fun upgrades I'll get to do is front braking. It already has most everything else. Flat slide pumper, exhaust, big tank, fender eliminater, bark busters with LEDs, pro tapers, rack, 3x3 and K&N, shorty fender. Lots of little details I'm forgetting. I'll upgrade to a Brembo and braided line. See if I'm satisfied with the front. So far I'm very happy with my purchase. I sold my unused car. So following the law of the universe. If you sell a toy, you must get another toy to put in its place. Otherwise the world ends. With the shortcomings of the old outdated DRZ. You get rock solid reliability, a very tough motor and endless support with the community and parts. Trading a few HP and a few pounds for thousands of miles of fun and extensive verity of aftermarket parts. Totally worth it.

@kwood55981 3 жыл бұрын

First bike was a Yamaha xt225. Sold it about 10 years ago because of lack of power to pull in front of traffic. Just go a good deal on a 08 drz400 with 1000 miles a month ago. Couldn't be happier. Lots of torque, plenty of power for the city. And fun as hell off road. Just need exhaust and new tires.

@jcee2259 Жыл бұрын

Yup, that was about my Yamaha history, twice. My longest ride was I-5 from Canada until 2 hours south of San Francisco. Where I have people I'll rest with someday under my war- won marble headstone.

@212driller 3 жыл бұрын

Most of what you love about your drz400 I love about my DR650. Great bikes!

@f18a 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on assessment. I agree entirely.

@Crittermoto 3 жыл бұрын

Another great vid! You can really tell that you love your DRZ! It felt like you were going to start jumping up and down with excitement at times 😜👍🏻 Cheers!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

@Jam-gk3kv 3 жыл бұрын

These bikes have gone up so much over the last couple of years

@royjmcc7 3 жыл бұрын

The DRZ is an awesome bike, thank You for highlighting it!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@nedmacallen 3 жыл бұрын

So many Smile per hour!! If you ever venture down to the Redding area to ride around the Shasta damn you have a real life ridding buddy right here!!

@r4ndoms41t 3 жыл бұрын

Love the channel m8. The Drz is definitely my go to bike when I open the stable doors lol

@129NATE 3 жыл бұрын

Moved to a drz from my first dual sport of an xt250. Worlds better off-road and on. Wouldn’t trade it for anything right now. It’s reliable and does everything I want it too.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way

@kaimakenb8099 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever you have a chance, please review the DRZ400 vs the CRF300L (or rally)... my choice of a 1st true dual sport bike depends very much on your advice lol Love your videos man, keep them coming!

@bluejack644 3 жыл бұрын

Late model bike seats must be designed by the same person who came up with skinny jeans. Is seat foam illegal, or in extremely short supply now? Lol

@nymetsfan912 Жыл бұрын

You don’t like to sit on a 2x4 when you ride? I think it makes myself and my bike feel as one in the woods. 😂

@shadowdust72whisper49 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, you really got me thinking now. Great review thank you

@tillsy23 3 жыл бұрын

We call them the armchair of the bush here in Australia, you would be amazed of what they're capable of if you search for Cape York motorcycle tours

@keldonator Жыл бұрын

I bought one because of you, love it

@rymerc 3 жыл бұрын

DRZ ftw. Amazing this is STILL the best option for a simple, rugged, low-maintenance dual sport that'll cruise at 80 all day and still outperform most riders in singletrack.

@alvindavenport5657 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your opinion of the DRZ. I’ve had 3 over the years. My first, I converted to a super motard with 17 inch wheels and street tires. I didn’t re-gear it, so it wasn’t very good on road or off. I later bought a used DRZ and used it for some trail riding. It worked better left alone and unmodded. I eventually got a true SM model. It was surprisingly capable off road with the street tires, if only on gravel and dirt roads. I didn’t do any “real” off road with it. I will say the suspension on the SM is better than the regular DRZ. I think it uses parts more like the RM dirt bike. I’m considering another DRZ now. I’m getting older and I’m ready to spend more time off-road, away from the crazies using the pavement. I’ll add that I’ve had over 60 bikes in my 30 plus years of riding, so I know a little about a lot of different types and models of bikes. I had a Honda 250 dual sport, a Kawasaki KLR 250, a DR 650 (the same one twice), and my 3 DRZ, and I’ll say the DR’s were the most capable.

@samizdat113 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you get something right the first time and it never requires much updating. The Glock 19, the Shure SM57 and the DRZ400 are a few examples.

@donaldshoemaker6437 2 жыл бұрын

Had my Drz for 3 yrs now.I currently own 3 motorcycles and if I was only allowed to have one the Drz is what I would choose.you can’t say fun enough!!!

@tonyrichengod9280 2 жыл бұрын

I upgraded to my DRZ from a KLX250 because although I loved the KLX off-road, it simply lacked power everywhere. Enter the DRZ400: LOADS of power, a blast riding through trails and sliding the back wheel into corners.

@murlyn2 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, an incredible incredible little bike with the worse seat! I love my DRZ400S. It the “funnest” bike I have had and I have had a lot of bikes.

@MfrOffroadRiderNorCal 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2008 drz 400sm regret selling it 😒great bike reliable👍

@Mjr1348 3 жыл бұрын

Although I’m a Honda guy I like the DRZ. My riding bud has one. The aftermarket is endless. Good choice !! Have fun.

@brandtagone8487 3 жыл бұрын

I put a better front fender and small windscreen on mine and changed the paper thin bars out and found vibration and wind buffeting helped tremendously and the bike hit 97 mpg down us2 backside of Stevens pass with balanced Dunlop d606s Duelsports rock!

@brandtagone8487 3 жыл бұрын

Think the drz is based off of a dirt bike whereas the Dr line off street bikes. They are very different. Suspension and frame completely different and the Dr is an air cooled motor with the 650 having oil cooling. The drz of course liquid cooling. The stance is completely different with more travel.

@keed_on_two_wheelz 2 жыл бұрын

Man I love my drz I just put it away last week finally decided it was too cold to ride lol. I live in Canada and out of all bikes I've owned this bike is a unit. Parts are cheap its a torque monster for a 400. Mines a 454 stroker. And it'll run in -4c without issue. It'll start first turn run like a top. I've been convinced after riding my drz that few bikes are better they may be more modern but you'll never beat its simplicity and that leads to reliability. And with mods like I have (there are few things that havnt been touched) it's still holds that reliability. And my 454 setup fcr42 carb. Ext you'll never run short on power it'll hang with the best of em highway if you're not doing like 90+mph and you may even outperform some in the dirt.

@petebjerkelund5088 4 ай бұрын

Hunting down a dual sport after 26 years road riding (sport tour: Kawi Concours, MotoGuzzi Norge; adv-tour VStrom 650XT), to go off road only with enough onroad just to get off it. Unwillingly involved in the idiocy driving of others in three crashes that should have killed me three times, I’m leaving pavement for the killerkarzz. But riding is life, and my wife and son still want me around😁. So… DR-Z or a KLX… KLX a bit too small for my 6’1/210 mass, and the Kove450 still a bit too new. DR-Z seemed right but… on the fence until I watched your vid here and read through the comments. Along with my other fact finders, your “fun” point cinched it. 🤙🏼

@defiantone3019 3 жыл бұрын

I got my 2020 5 months ago. Changed the rear sprocket to a 41 to stretch the gears. I ride everyday and go everywhere on my DRZ s. 3800 miles and counting. I’m glad I pulled the trigger on the DRZ s instead of getting just another dirt bike.

@distilledfreedom1840 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm about the purchase the 2020 DRZ. What do you mean stretching the gears? Any issues I should look out for, it's used but only 500 miles.

@johnpagejr.7628 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a used DRZ about 3 months ago and I have only been able to ride it a few times but I think it is going to work for me. I have been having fun learning about all the mods for this bike and have implemented a number of them already. I am not sure if it was from sitting to long in the former owners garage or what but it was hard to start when cold. I did the jd jetting mod and pulled the air box snorkel out and now it runs great. I did not do the 3x3 part yet. I am going to see how it feels the way it is and then decide weather or not to do the 3x3 air box mod.

@leknerlek 3 жыл бұрын

i was thinking about adventure and dual sport , this video did it my next bike (hopefully in the next 2 weeks) wil be DRZ400S thank you, great videos

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

You're gonna love it!

@leknerlek 3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad thank you cant wait to the weekend to end , going to Suzuki vendor :-)

@SeanSR 3 жыл бұрын

@@leknerlek so did you take the plunge?

@leknerlek 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeanSR after many thoughts and that I couldn't find drz and I got a baby adventure Crf rally :-)

@ericweber1969 3 жыл бұрын

Cave man bike... sounds perfect for me! 😁

@alanriopelli7374 3 жыл бұрын

My son and I both ride a Vstrom 1000. Took them for a ride on Trans Mass trail from winsted ct to greenfield MA, It was our first trail ride adventure, SUPER AWESOME time, however we have been talking about getting something lighter for trail riding, Looking at the DRZ 400S or the RE Himalayan, From some research I've done the DRZ 400S looks to be the bike I would lean towards especially after watching this vid.

@dankos4683 3 жыл бұрын

I am getting the 2021 s model next month. I greatly appreciate your vids. They helped a ton in making my decision. Thank you

@jasonguiles485 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, put my deposit down on a 2021. Dealer told me they had one on order so I jumped on it. seemed several dealers told me inventory was hard to get, curious if you heard same thing or just a sales tactic to create urgency to buy??

@dankos4683 3 жыл бұрын

Deposit is normal. My wife is getting a 2021 yamaha xt250 and they wanted a deposit as well. These dual sports are getting trendy I'm thinking . They dont last long at the dealers

@TheCp2388 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll love it. I’ve put over 1000 miles on my 2020 last year on and off road.

@waterman717 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought myself a 2020 drz with 1500miles. Only rode a little but love it so far. Keeps raining here on the east coast so I’m dying to get out there and RIDE.

@chrissaylor1835 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel a lot of info

@michaelhodges8312 3 жыл бұрын

I got me a brand new 2020 400s just like yours and put 500 miles on it. My mods so far are TT case savers, Yosh rear fender eliminator, Sargent seat, Devol skid plate and radiator guards, Acerbis hand guards, Renthal 971 RC red handlebars and grips. Near future is D606 tires. This bike is awesome!!!!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@troyhill1924 3 жыл бұрын

Love it man 👍 same way I feel about the drz

@garrethsnowball7707 3 жыл бұрын

I've had 4 Drz's. Awesome bikes, and tough too, and recommend them to everyone, they just need to stick a kick start on them all, and they would be perfect.

@Butts0hboi Жыл бұрын

Ran into a guy who had an Africa Twin and told me this is a great starter bike. So far it looks like a lot of fun!

@dropsofink1336 3 жыл бұрын

I am saving up to buy one soon. I need more duel sport stone club fun! 😆

@buxzy 9 ай бұрын

Just bought a 2007 model with 7,000kms, super excited

@jefftriesmoto6316 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Glad you like the DRZ so much. Oh man, I'm at around 350 miles over the past month. I disagree slightly about off roading- the bike is terrifyingly tall, heavy, and long, but that's just my opinion! All depends on what you're looking for. Pretty rad how far apart the maintenance intervals are, and the low end torque is nice. Heck, on the road, the thing feels amazing, and in the desert it was pretty good! A cool bike indeed, but I'm starting to think about an XR250R to replace it.

@dlrmon1 3 жыл бұрын

If you like the power of the DRZ400 the XR400R is a good compromise between that and the XR250R. Although the 250 is a great off-road bike. I ride my xr400 considerably more...

@clarkpitts5393 3 жыл бұрын

I'm up to 1300 miles on mine. Seat concepts and tires are a must. Take care, Clark.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Davido50 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent motorcycle good for on rd & off rd riding fun! Can't beat em. Best dual sport out there for $.

@chaselovesbecca 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a motorcycle since I was 16 Honda CR 80 Yamaha R1 Kawasaki ninja 650 and my 09 Suzuki DRZ 400 SM with all the basic mods. slower and slower bikes but this is by far the most fun I’ve ever had on two wheels

@RugerM77 3 жыл бұрын

Never ridden a DRZ but loved my KLR650. The same could be said about it.

@Loiczzr 3 жыл бұрын

Its a nice little bike, have almost 23k miles on my 2016. Far more capable off road than most of us . of course it has limitations off road because its a dual sport.. On street its good (i commute to work every day (99% of tge time) long hwy not to much fun , yes it can cruise at 70 /75 mph (top speed is about 92 /94 mph speedo) but its not confy, non existant wind protection (get tired much faster) I went camping a few times doing 700 miles round trip, it was ok.

@l1qu1dm3t4lIV 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow, i almost caught up with you, I'm at 940 miles on my DRZ, mostly road miles tho. Still glad i chose the DRZ for my first bike

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

It's an excellent choice ;)

@spookyprism03 3 жыл бұрын

You guys.. ive had my 2020 for 7 months now. Just under 2k original miles.

@jimh2061 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! I'm a beginner looking for my first bike and was looking at the klx 300 but am worried it might not have enough power for the little bit of highway and street driving. So it sounds like the DRZ is perfect power for both. I don't want to be worried about too much power also.

@MeasureInGrains 3 жыл бұрын

3/27/2021 my BRAND new 2020 DRZ-400S (with 1.5miles) Is sitting cozily in the garage awaiting upgrades....and warmer weather.

@adamtisch8358 3 жыл бұрын

Dude u have excellent taste and are very well spoken. Rare in this world today. I come from a moto x background and have been riding since my ct 70 when i was 10 years old im now 57. Anyway i have a 20 drz 400 with the typical mods. This bike rips!! Bottom line feels like a old school moto bike off road! Sure its a bit heavy compared to a modern 2 stroke but im not into paying 12 g for a dirt bike

@adamtisch8358 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone that thinks drz is to heavy get your entitled lazy ass in the gym! This bike rips!

@FlameHazeist 2 жыл бұрын

@@adamtisch8358 It does rip, but it also does require skill for tight single track. There's nothing worse than trying to manhandle a 317 lbs top-heavy bike in tight woods without the proper technique 😆.

@mikestalbird3973 Жыл бұрын

Have had a lot of bikes over the years from sportbikes to the Harley fatbob I have now , got a 22 sm as I had always wanted one! Put it this way , if I got the Drz first I may not have had a few of the bikes I did in between lol , Harley is for sale haha I have to much fun on the Drz !

@richardsprings1414 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input about the DRZI almost bought one but I'm happy with my Africa twin

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Both are amazing motorcycles!

@mikegraeber3482 Ай бұрын

I bought my DRZ400S in 2011. 27,350 miles on it since. Had to replace the stator/rec at 18,300. That's been it for trouble.

@freakingdesign2048 3 жыл бұрын

I am on my second DRZ with over 50,000km on DRZ bikes. Love how you can make the bike the way you wont it with all the different aftermarket parts. JUST FUN!!!!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

100 percent agree

@charlesrlee74 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Brownsville would love to ride sometime I know all the back trails !

@CHUY-DRZ400s Жыл бұрын

Ever existed EVER. Dig it👍🏻👍🏻

@ohot0 3 жыл бұрын

Only 120km on my 2021 drz,coming from a 2018 crf250l.I also have a versys 650 which makes me wonder if DITR is stalking me.

@mbriggs4627 2 жыл бұрын

I've had 4 S models, 3 E's and bought my first SM a year ago, I love the look of the SM but it in no way compares off road to the S, it does do well enough at just trail dogging to suit my old tired body, I will mention the S was much easier to loft the front wheel, the SM feels like it has farther to go and requires more beef to get it up.

@furiousgriz 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely getting one next year!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice

@Honk_Clank 3 жыл бұрын

Test drive a dr650 I have the drz & the so so highway buzzing 60+ mph is definitely pronounced.

@furiousgriz 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good shout about the 650, didnt even consider it really! Thanks for the help `

@DamnWelfareBums 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that the sub frame of the 300L is part of the main frame sucks. Its welded on non removable.

@volkoff6357 3 жыл бұрын

Fun is the reason I ride motorcycles 😊

@deltabravo1257 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t ridden my DRZ since my last post here, but I think I will squeak out a few more rides on the worn out tires before I replace them.

@Haul_Road_Rat 7 ай бұрын

I was 99% there allready. But you had me at "Bulletproof Cockroach"

@jameshouchin5086 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Dork! ( ---> dork here as well!)

@jkabee 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you consider the 400 to be an upgrade from the 250L? Is that just based on cc? Any thoughts on how the new 300L might compare?

@timsworld8711 3 жыл бұрын

I have had mine sense 2004 and it has been a very good bike. Don't know if I will ever get rid of it.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

No reason not to just keep it forever

@johnbozek676 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Can I ask which tire you went to?? Also, I am 1500 miles into life on a KLX300, it does in fact have a super comfortable seat. I feel the dual sport seat discomfort on friends and family's dual sports - but there IS a comfortable dual sport seat (stock) out in the motorcycle world.

@toddsell5460 Жыл бұрын

Hey there, love your vids... Can you tell approx. what kind of MPG you'd get commuting around town?.

@SmokinZen 3 жыл бұрын

Question I want to go on minor off-road but I want to commute like 45 minutes on the highway. I need to do 20 minute freeway ride to bike shop every now and then. I currently have a powerful hyper naked so would getting a super moto be a waste?

@jimmyemond8213 3 жыл бұрын

Love your vids ! Just suscribed ! Hello from Québec, Canada ! Want your opinion on the new Crf300L that maybe, just maybe, will come to North America. Would that make you think about the CRF again ?

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I'd really love to ride one and find out. I'm excited about the Kawasaki KLX300 as well.

@jimmyemond8213 3 жыл бұрын

Klx300 seems really like a nice machine too ! Nice year for dual sport riding !

@sal8575 3 жыл бұрын

I love the DRZ, what tire pressure do you run off road?

@seanpaula8924 2 жыл бұрын

Just purchased a 2022 yesterday. Haven't even rode it yet. 🤣

@daryl7133 3 жыл бұрын

What size tires did you upgrade to in the track masters.

@mjo4981 9 ай бұрын

The only change I'm making to mine is lowering the suspension. I have the sm and short legs, going to send the suspenders off to Racetech and get closer to the ground. My old 350D had a 25 inch seat height, needless to say, they don't make those any more...

@deltabravo1257 Жыл бұрын

18k miles now…. I rode my DRZ a lot this summer. It needs new tires front and rear for next season though.

@thedisciple2660 3 жыл бұрын

Stormtroopers are awesome!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@jeffpotter7656 2 жыл бұрын

This can be your first bike or it can be your forever bike.

@furr666 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. I'm on the fence between this bike and a Honda XR650L. Does anybody have any experience with both?

@inea815 3 жыл бұрын

The crf250l is on a corner of somebody's house crying! ... lol I have a crf250l and will keep for now but eventually Ill upgrade to something like a Drz.

@mattialavenuta6842 2 жыл бұрын

hi, I'm writing from Oslo, I should buy a 2003 13500km drz 400 s. the bike doesn't look bad (according to the photos), but my concern is that the bike doesn't have the electronic ignition but the kick start, and all the drz 400s I've seen since 2001 have an eletric start. is it ever possible that the bike is from 2003 and maybe not older?

@deltabravo1257 2 жыл бұрын

16k miles on my DRZ. I've had it since 2006.

@avikatzir7888 Жыл бұрын

looking into buying a pre-owned drz or Himalayan, older rider 6.1 210 lbs coming back after 30 yr break , looking to ride adventure style riding not too technical trails mostly dirt roades with some single tracks ...which would you recommend?

@charlesrlee74 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video ,but you really need to start using those foldable mirrors!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I like to look behind me

@charlesrlee74 3 жыл бұрын

Yah me too I sometimes leave one up!The horn is also nice on trails!