Like my buddy told me , the light that's twice as bright lasts half as long , words to live by .

I wasn't gonna comment, but this is just a joke. I've been riding my 450RMX for four years and about 3000miles of northeast nastiness, and it's needed nothing but air filter cleaning, lubed suspension once a year and regular oil changes. Valves have always been in spec. The suspension is great and the power is phenomenally suited for the tighter trails I ride on in New England. It torques up anything. Bike has been absolutely bulletproof. Mods: I put a Rekluse in it and lighter springs. It's a fantastic bike (though I wish it were 20 lbs lighter). Oh, and I have it road legal too. The out the door brand new price here in the States back in 2020 when I bought it as a left over was $7000 US dollars. I wouldn't dream of touching a grossly overweight, underpowered, under suspended DRZ. To each is his own. 😮

I love my RMX450Z, road legal, lightweight and lots of power, with the big fuel tank I can go for hours easily without a need to refuel. Dump it somewhere deep in a swamp in the woods and not a big deal to pick it back up and keep on going. Can't compare to my buddies old enduro bikes with thick steel frames or those huge modern adventure bikes, first soft sand and they just dig in, can't lift it up easily after a fall and so on. Plus RMX450Z has both electronic starter and kickstarter, electronic fuel injection and no hassle with carburateurs, it can run without a battery or some wires missing. Real tough machine.

Great comparison. I've been kicking around a companion to my '19 SM. I was considering a used RMX, but you've convinced me a DR-Z is a better option. The S model in the US appears to be similar to yours. I just wish that neat accessory package was offered here.

Great honest review! I have found the EFI on my European bike didn't like to lug and had a tendency to stall and flame out after throwing a $1000 at it buying a piggy back tuner such as a power commander, had mainly fixed this issue though there is still fuel filters and fuel pumps that require maintenance or replacement after so many hours I also have a klx 300 much like the drz will lug up hills well and is in its own league when it comes to reliability and having fun!

Great vid mate after spending a couple of grand on my 400e's suspension its incredibly capable 👌

Thanks for this great comparison. I must say as a long time owner of several DRZ-400S,E, and SM models they are excellent bullet proof dual sport bikes. However, I am also an owner of a 2017 RMX-450Z and it is a far better bike than any of my DRZs. I do not miss the carborator issues filling my crank case with gas and all the other stupid carborator related issues. Don't get me wrong, I love the DRZ but I love me some RMX much better. I feel like the RMX-450Z is a modern day DRZ.

Thanks. For the great review. And not sugar coating it😊

Excellent video the RMX sold here in the U.S. until 2019 unchanged glad now I didn't buy one! I would like to see AJP put the DRZ engine in their chassis I bet it would be awesome!

Totally agree. I rode a newer crf450x and loved it but the drz because the suspension is setup is perfect for off-road riding and the engine on the drz is better because it’s way less vibey and while still being fast it doesn’t beat you up.

I bought my brothers rmx450z about 3 years ago and it was my first bike back riding for about 10 years but due to bugga all accessories I sold it again within 12 months and got an almost new drz400e and now after 2yrs of riding both single track enduro type rides and also loaded up adventure rides with camping gear I can't fault the drz, I love love love my yellow tractor! It handles everything I throw at it and some

I like both bikes but i like more the DRz..the RMx had a 2 year run and the WR for a few years was the number one selling enduro bike in Australia and still sells up to this day in Australia..maybe that stands for something i guess,nice review..

Thank you for posting this. I do own a DRZ400e with the fancy carb and better cams, was always wondering about having one with EFI. Doesn't sound like I should consider it.

WOW, this was me. I had a much loved DRZ400e. Decided to buy what I thought was a new DRZ400e, a RMX450z. So in 2020 I sold my DRZ400e and bought a new RMX450z.After uncorking, and adding a tuner, adding a few goodies, it was ready. Yes the RMX was much faster but my problem was the lack of aftermarket for the RMX450z. I never got comfortable with the RMX450z. It was just too small.

Good video Steve nice to see ya appreciating the mighty drz 🤘

Well, I just found a mint, almost zero hour 2007 DRZ400e ( the final year here in the USA ) . Should be picking it up this week.

i bought a drz400e, for a few reasons PARTS PARTS, common parts, knowledge, the same bike for over 2 decades, good specs 400cc/short ratio 5 sp, can do road work fine and goes okay on highway without revving it to oblivion. mechanically simple, long service intervals, good reliability if treated well. I just ordered a tacho for mine as it shouldve come with one imo, $15 AUD RMX better than wr450 better wow, The rmz/rmx/wr450 are race bikes so much faster/for time trail stuff

the rmx450z makes just over 40hp (peak) at the rear wheel which is right around what the drz400E makes. for the E model to make that sort of power with it's extra rotating mass it's making more torque. so the rmx power is more linear (builds quicker) the drz torque is more linear and power catches up at 9k rpm. the suspension on the drz400 E gets dismissed as being old and wrongly compared to conventional rod forks like dr's, xr's klr's etc. but they're actually adjustable rm cartridge forks same as most modern usd forks. and it has a fully adjustable showa race shock. they're soft for heavier riders or jumping but if they are sprung and valved for rider weight and use there is nothing wrong with them. they'll certainly handle more than what most riders are capable of. i think the drz looks better but i probably associate what the drz looks like with what it represents to me.

Thanks it was very useful!

Mate another great video and i recognise 90% of those tracks as I live in buxton. Just one question though. Why did you get rid of your 350 and go for the drz? I would have thought the 350 would have done everything you needed?

Love my DRZ 😂👍 as you said , easy to ride and plenty of power for me 😁 keep well mate and you need to go for a ride 😉🍺

I just bought a drz400 for 11,790 😅 8000 is an absolute steal.

Good review thanks

Once the RMX was fitted with all of the accessories, was it still lighter than the DRZ?

great video.

Ciao amico ti seguo dall'Italia, mi ero iscritto tempo fa perché avevo una DRZ 400 però il modello S anno 2006 che ho tenuto diverso tempo, già quella era una gran bella moto da enduro, figuriamoci il modello E! Mi è piaciuto molto questo tuo video di comparazione con RMX 450 Z, grazie, molto interessante. Con la mia DRZ sono andato ovunque in offroad, poi l'ho venduta perché mi era tornata la voglia del 2 stroke ed ho preso una BETA RR 300 2019. Buon divertimento e saluti da 🇮🇹

Does the RMX have the same gear ratios as the DRZ? Can’t be. I find the drz ratios to be both overlapping and lacking at the same time, off road. No way the Mx bike has the same internal ratios.

Nice review, now I have a wr450f what year would you be referring to haha ??

Hello, very good video. Can the RMX engine be used to travel many kilometers on the road?

I actually prefer a carburetor because I know I can fix it.

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question, do you find you have to add oil on the drz ? like when riding at highway speeds ??

Its the 400 well suited for a 100kilo rider, non-aggressive riding style ?

I Want A DRZ400 sm or DRZ400 dual sport so daggone badly . Ive a new 2023 Honda XR150L And Its Fun But Just No Real Power Especially In 5th Gear .

2:22 8500 for brand new DRZ out the door? Man i miss those days. After covid hit and to this day they are currently $11790 RRP. to be fair the current RMZ450 is 14k, but for a bike that he remained unchanged for over 20 years, its stupid.

What happened to the KTM?

I got my DRZ, 2015 for $7500 ride away in 2016.

Pretty sure it's an RMZ not RMX? RMX was the 2 stroke 250.

Really looks like a DRZ400S to me. Taillight assembly and chain guard. DRZ400E don’t have a chain guard and don’t have tabs to bolt one on. Is this a S or a E?

Drz400e Vs KTM350?

SOUND SOUND SOUND!!!

New DRZ400E Cape York Edition $11790 ride away.

Sell both of them and get the Yamaha YZ250fx, it is better than either of those for trail riding and weighs much less than the DRZ.