6 Things to Know Before You Buy a Suzuki DRZ400

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Thinking about buying a Suzuki DRZ400? There are a lot of things to know about the bike that your typical DRZ400 review won't tell you. Whether you're in the market for a Suzuki DRZ400S or a Suzuki DRZ400SM, there are six things that you should be aware of. In my time with this amazing dual sport bike, I've discovered some insights about owning the bike that can help you make your decision and know what owning a DRZ400 is truly like.
If you buy a DRZ400S, the first thing most people inevitably mention is the lack of a 6th gear and the fact that the bike has a carburetor and isn't fuel injected. Another thing to know is that the Suzuki DRZ community is thriving, but also slightly different than the communities surrounding other dual sport motorcycles. The design of the DRZ is a bit unique, with some unusual quirks specific to the bike and its 20 year old design. Fellow DRZ owners are very enthusiastic about certain DRZ mods like the 3x3 and rejetting the carb, and they'll ask you about them specifically all the time. The bike has awesome low end torque, and honestly is a super awesome all around fantastic motorcycle, versatile and capable in basically every situation.
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@spookychief 3 жыл бұрын

I turn 37 next week so i decided to buy my first motorcycle and was dead set on a dual sport. After watching too many youtube videos, reading and researching different dual sports i narrowed it down to two motorcycles either The DRZ400 or the KLR650. I truly know both motorcycles are just phenomenal machines, but i eventually decided the DRZ was the right machine for me. I pick up my DRZ tomorrow after work and i'm hoping to get out this weekend, have fun and just drop it a whole lot of times lol.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

You made an excellent choice

@krismcfee1544 3 жыл бұрын

Great choice. If buying new, the DRZ and wr250r are the best bang for your buck.

@fastdude2002 3 жыл бұрын

spookychief Don’t drop it until you get some case covers! 🤪

@spookychief 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, and I got my case savers on order!!! Thanks for looking out

@williamarnold1963 3 жыл бұрын

@@fastdude2002 spot on

@dayneeastman1316 3 жыл бұрын

You sir, just got a subscriber based entirely on the ExciteBike intro. I recognize a man of culture.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the community!

@paulm7732 4 ай бұрын

exercise bike! lol

@christopherbradley5575 3 жыл бұрын

11 year DRZ rider here. Not much on my bike is still stock and I use it pretty much only off road. Best mod Ive ever done is the suspension. I had mine shimmed internally to get it to the perfect height and revalved for handling. The stock fork springs were adequate for my size and riding style so revalving and shimming was good enough. For the rear, I needed a better spring. Here is my tip; The rear shock on the DRZ is the same as a CRF450r. the only difference is the spring. You can either spend $400+ on a Racetech spring or you can pick up a used CRF450r spring for next to nothing and you'll get the same results. The beauty is that those CRF springs are usually sitting on the floor of every suspension shop in the country just waiting to be thrown in the trash. I got mine for free. Second best mod is changing the seat. The stock seat is almost as comfortable as sitting on a rotted 2x4 and the Suzuki gel seat is not much better than a cardboard pizza box. There are several companies out there that make great seats for this bike. I went with the Seat Concepts seat and absolutely love it. Great video! See you on the trail. Oh ya.....did I mention 3x3 mods and jetting? LOL, just kidding!

@TheAnnoyingBoss Жыл бұрын

How far can you ride it in 1 trip wothout getting off before you want to commit sewerside tho

@tylerkoettel587 2 жыл бұрын

Looking at getting a DRZ right now. Your videos are very informative and helpful as I figure everything out. Thanks for getting it out there!

@simonlurati921 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a DRZ400 & look forward to having some great fun rides with it. Thanks for your videos.

@travisferral8688 3 жыл бұрын

I rode a drz for the first time today. My usual bike is a ktm 500exc and I was very shocked at how comparable they are even though they are very different bikes. I really liked how smooth it was and the torque is amazing

@maxbrap 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job! Nice presentation. Succinct and well thought out. I’m getting another SM tomorrow (I think it’s my ninth or tenth) and was just checking out videos beforehand since it’s been about 10 years since my last. After 30+ years in the motorcycle industry I’ve found motorcycle related videos on KZfaq come in a few flavors....yours is one of the good kind, thanks

@scottyq_moto898 3 жыл бұрын

I’m seriously thinking of adding a DRZ to the family. My FJR1300 is an awesome long distance / let’s play roadie but always feel the calling of the bush within!.. I do like the idea of a relatively easy change to motard. So many have echoed your very sentiments... Nice review and post from you as always brother, stay upright mate!.

@korylee1511 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my DRZ in April of this year. Love it so much! I bought mine used and already almost "fully modded out" 3x3 mod, exhaust, jetting, lowering link, skid plate, gearing, on and on... Sort of takes some of the fun of not being able to mod it myself. But I also got a sweet already set up bike I've been able to have so much fun on! I cannot imagine getting a better bike for the price I paid! I ask myself what kind of bike I will get in the future when I have more cash to throw into a bike and the only thing I think is "I want a bike just like this one". Might end up just buying a newer one if I ever have issues with this bike.

@oldemtbrider633 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my second DRZ400E. Still love it.

@jjteal6272 3 жыл бұрын

another great video. just to give you an update... after 2 years of watching youtube videoes and researching dual sports... I finally purchased my first dual sport! I found a used 2011 drz400. it had pro taper bars on it and some dunlop dirt tires on it. it came with all the original parts and a cover. it only has 2400 original miles on it too! i think i did o.k. on the price. picked it up for $3200. didnt get it until the end of season though. i live in MN. so only have put about a hundred miles on it, but all 100 were a blast!! i love it. i just wanted to thank you for all your videos, you were definately a force in my decision on he suzuki drz 400. Take care. have fun riding!

@acepilotson3331 3 жыл бұрын

This spring baby. Getting one. My last DRZ was a 99 350. Loved it.

@jocelyngrenier4449 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking of buying one but now you convince me, i probably will. Just tinking of getting back to my beginning, i miss that. Will see! Thnks for the advices.

@yagon.f.6993 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty! I'm in for the DRZ400!

@bassdaze 4 ай бұрын

i have a blue 2004 drz400s 6 miles and listed it for sale the other day, jumped on to look at vids for fun and you're right the drz is awesome i may reconsider and ride it this year... havent riden it in 2yrs

@samuelcabe3372 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Recent owner after owning solely harleys over the years. This DR-Z400SM is so so fun. Liked and subscribed.

@user-ee1iu9tn2s 10 ай бұрын

I’m getting ready to buy a DRZ400 I have recently owned a DR650 I liked your video and it really helped Thanks

@callmewes5121 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. love mine bought new 2017 Sm turned into S model minus the break set up. I've ridden at the most an Hr to the trials then 6 hrs of riding off road then back home. She has 10k miles on her and the first 8k I had the Sm 17s, I've never had a break down and when our group has one its a ktm or a beta lol. This bike is super reliable and has taken a beating. LOVE THIS FREAKING BIKE!!

@AJ-gq3tk 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Hopefully picking up a drz tomorrow

@Rave_Junkie Жыл бұрын

super cool video !!! thank you !! picking mine up on Monday morning !!!!

@nevoosthuizen9014 3 жыл бұрын

I've had my 2007 DRZ400E for 6+ years. It's a dream! Love it. Used it for lotsa enduro type rides. Lately I put 70/30 dual sport tyres on as well as a top-box...now I commute with it. Really would like to have two...or more...of these machines!

@deborahchesser7375 2 жыл бұрын

I almost bought a pretty blue DRZ in 06’ but ended up getting a 450 Kodiak quad. It was great but in retrospect, I should have gone with the Suzuki. No better backroad and fishin hole machine, I need one.

@Yoda8945 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my 2006 DRZ used and it had been set up for Mexican and Baja dual sporting. Full Tusk Panniers, back rack for Roto Pods, Rekluse Clutch, heavy bash plate, custom bars, Cycra handguards, Keihin flatslide carb, seat concepts seat, 4 gallon tank, and probably a dozen other things that I haven't discovered. I have been grateful for the lower weight at times as compared to the larger bikes such as the KLR650 and especially compared to the big Beemers. Because of the Rekluse clutch, I added a kick starter to the bike which isn't a bad idea given the tiny battery the bike comes with. I like it because it is relatively simple. Oil in frame?- Not a new idea Triumph had that in the 60's . I prefer dipsticks to sight glasses. The bikes that I have with sight glasses are a PITA to access them to see especially on bikes without center stands I have done some long rides. 70 on the highway is a breeze and I have pushed it to the mid 80's The limitation is more the knobbies than the bike. I could always add a tooth to the front sprocket if i were to do some major highway riding. One thing that puts off some riders is the height, but I have a friend who is 5'5" with a DRZ and he can outride anybody else I know.

@Robert.Novack Жыл бұрын

Most excellent and informative. Thanks.

@willtay3016 11 ай бұрын

Your intro was funny and made me subscribe before I even watched the video, good stuff!

@pontbrk Жыл бұрын

Great video excellent opinion on what most really want to know.

@mbriggs4627 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I did, bought a 2nd in SM trim, they are such sweethearts, wife keeps asking me when I'm going to put dirt tires on the SM, I will probably go with something other than the oem tires they come with not in any hurry, good vid.

@austinhaynes2873 3 жыл бұрын

Got my 2019 drz400 about 3 months ago and right after i broke the motor in at roughly 700 miles i did the 3x3 mod re jet the carb aswell as a fmf powerbomb head and fmf powercore 4 and it seriously woke the bike up! Made a huge difference for the better in my opinion

@BikerGirlTraveler 3 жыл бұрын

English please!

@RushMcPato 3 жыл бұрын

Ha just amazing you went from a Honda crf 250 L (my favorite) to the dr z400 s. Great video, thanks!

@justintynan2435 3 жыл бұрын

I had started riding back in 2012, spent a good while looking at used bikes mainly klr650's. My wife showed me a listing for a 2001 drz400s $3200 one of best decisions I have never made. Had most of the common mods everyone recommends already done. 2 of the best things I done to the bike (when I owned it) was to re-spring the bike for my wieght and I went up 2 teeth on the rear sprocket. I would have no problem recommending this bike to any first time riders.

@ronshaw76 2 жыл бұрын

Got the DRZ400E and love it!! Super snappy power with such a connected and nimble design. Just like he said in the video, the bike feels like it’s part of you and it’s super quick. I’m crazy about the bike and with the street conversion on mine, it’s so much fun around the neighborhood. If you’re shopping, I don’t know a better bang for your buck in this class.

@paulm7732 4 ай бұрын

so you can get a lighting kit and maybe one of those trick license plate lighting arrays for the rear?

@AmericanPiddler 3 жыл бұрын

First episode I have ever seen on your channel! I'm nerding out bruhhhh Bucket List item # 373 Ride with The "Dork in the Road" well done sir 👏

@miguelrosalesllano 3 жыл бұрын

Im buying one these weekend, and im very happy to say that loud!! :)

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

@EpohDerf Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. On the strength of this and several from other creators, I bought one.

@DorkintheRoad Жыл бұрын

You made the right choice.

@dirtbikedebbie8882 Жыл бұрын

hey great video man! Thinking about getting a street legal bike in the spring and this one looks right up my alley!

@DorkintheRoad Жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with a DRZ

@SchwererGustavThe800mm Ай бұрын

I recently got back into dirtbikes after not riding for close to 12 years. My old 1992 KX 125 was good for its time in my hard riding days, now I just wanna cruise. I'm thinkin' about selling it and swapping to a dual sport. If I ride bikes again, I want something I can ride more than a couple 2 or 3 times a year on dirt tracks. I'd like something I can cruise backroads on and go deep into gravel trails. I feel like this bike is the perfect choice and I absolutely *LOVE* the oldschool aesthetic versus modern dual sports or supermotos

@mrbigg7255 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@Kurt090468 3 жыл бұрын

Just 3x3 and jd jet kit on my DRZ- it made a big difference on acceleration. Love the bike

@danhodgson002 2 ай бұрын

Can you explain the 3x3 ?

@ar15gator 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Honest Points, Well Stated!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@rodneyjohnston2217 3 жыл бұрын

I did the 3x3 mod or at least opened the air box and did a jd jet kit. Since I’ve made this my mini adventure bike mine has been modded for that. I’ve got three other bikes I play with this one. Mods: tires, gearing, jetting, pipe, headlight led, seat,racks , small windshield fmf pipe . He’s right great little back. Very fast.

@fivegauss1093 3 жыл бұрын

Great info...I have been on that very road in the video.....

@davidcarr5718 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@chris_wilson910 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video brother

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@harryfatcat 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like the cat didn't get the recognition it deserves in this video.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. He steals the spotlight a lot on the weekly livestreams

@pyzik200 2 жыл бұрын

My dad just picked up a 2022 today. Jelly. Sharing this

@willmartin4477 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks

@TommyNitro 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I ended up with a Husqvarna fe350. Moreso because of availability (or, rather, the lack thereof) in my area. Don't regret it, but I also think the DRZ gives a lot of value for the buck.

@gtptvanbuuren3795 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great information DitR. Tim from Adelaide.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Draco100Round 3 жыл бұрын

Bought my first DRZ about a week ago, love the bike

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@socaladventuresdavidt2557 3 жыл бұрын

I've done everything from intake to re jetting then "Dave's mod" (drill bigger holes cut spring and bigger jets) sprockets. Tried 3 different tires (stock,shinko 700 and tkc80 right now) Protaper bars. Had risers...grips. everything but headers and internals. XR650L.... my buddy in his drz400 has a hard time keeping up on freeway and I only have 5 gears too.... sear height is almost as tall as XR650L. Drz400 is a solid bike tho!

@Hondeer 2 жыл бұрын

Love my '22! Last 'dirt bike' was a '03 RM250 w/big bore kit. This is more ... manageable in the woods haha More comfy than my CBR and corners like a PanAm. Wild bike for sure.

@Trenislife 3 жыл бұрын

I did all the mods you can think of with my drz and the best by far was the jd jetting. It made the biggest noticable difference to it's acceleration even more so that an aftermarket exhaust.

@richardlee2740 3 жыл бұрын

Uh-huh.......absolutely! Jd with a yosh full system..... Night and day difference!!

@jeremypetro1084 2 жыл бұрын

Im gunna be 48 and love riding in the woods and back roads and my mentor suggested the drz to me 3 days ago and he said it's everything I want because it's capable of getting out of the way and it's a wheelie machine. I might buy 1 tomorrow.

@isaiah-ws6gn 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought my self a 2003 dr400 I’m 14 and can’t wait to get it running right

@ShaneZettelmier Жыл бұрын

I really love the DRZ. One of my favorite bikes was the XL 3:50 in the mid to late 80s. For skinny little dudes a 250 OK then it will get you on the highway and get you up and down the hills but add a passenger or just a big guy and it’s always hurting for power. I drove an XL 600 for a while and absolutely loved it but it is kind of busy and it’s a lot of power to manage, I found my front wheel up in the air a lot of times when I hadn’t planned on it. Don’t get me wrong I absolutely love it but something in between it’s just a lot more practical for just zipping around and hitting a dirt road or a field and a 250 is great for that but sometimes you want to take it on the highway or up some hills or put someone on the back and it’s just not enough. 400 is great for that and it’s simple very low maintenance very reliable. My only real complaint on the DRC 400 is I’d like a nice cushy seat as well. That’s one thing Honda always did On the XL series. Nice big cushy comfortable seats that you could sit on all day long come up comfortable for long rides and cozy enough to help out on the bumpy trails we don’t feel like standing up the whole time. That’s really my only gripe about the DRC, there are a couple things I’d like them to update like maybe add a six speed with a little tighter gear ratio, But I’ve got to go out and buy one bike, this would probably be it for me.

@findingneutral Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial 👌.

@zack8819 3 жыл бұрын

I loved my 2006 DRZ400SM but the only downside to it was the low mpg, after about 60 miles I would have to swap to reserve. The bike had a 3x3, MRD SSW exhaust and 40mm flatslide carb. Amazing power but no fuel economy. The 3.6 gallon Clarke tank that I put on it took care of that mileage issue but then I couldn't pull the choke out. Still one of the best bikes ever.

@sandralunsford5108 3 ай бұрын

Had an 04 decked out! Only sold it cause older I got spent more time on the road , switched to a 2012 Klr . Both awesome bikes!

@keithdouthit8408 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t ridden in 27 years. I just purchased a very clean Deresy 400. I am very green at writing and have been trying to get back my finesse. This bike is very easy-going and fun to ride. My problem is I am a short guy I have had it lowered. I think I need my seat lowered and I have adjustments of my body weight towards the front of the bike constantly. The low and torque is amazing. It’s easy to get out of touch situations and I love it.

@richardeckrotejr.9721 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video! 👍

@Psycrow11 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen one or 2 vids of yours with your old bike. Just picked up a low mileage 2010 DRZ400 and you sir have a new Sub.

@Lazaro-138 2 жыл бұрын

What is low mileage for a dr?

@Psycrow11 2 жыл бұрын

@@Lazaro-138 dr or DRZ? Picked mine up with 18k kilometers

@Lazaro-138 2 жыл бұрын

@@Psycrow11 you haven't had to rebuild the engine yet?

@Psycrow11 2 жыл бұрын

@@Lazaro-138 ahh no…

@snipsdraper7537 3 жыл бұрын

Love my 2017 Drz 400 SM, added continental knobbie, susuki brand rear rack, seat concepts seat, taller bars, radiator and under guard, 3×3 mod, carb reset, case savers, tusk panniers, and every Amazon cover add on =)

@snipsdraper7537 3 жыл бұрын

And exhust =)

@mikegraeber3482 3 жыл бұрын

I had my 2011 for a couple years before I did the 3x3, jets and pipe. It was working to hard getting to my favorite spots at over 4000 feet. It also solved a really nasty quirk, not mentioned. They come so lean that if you crack the throttle at freeway speeds nothing will happen for a moment, like it stalled. Then it will catch and pull so hard it will make you thank god your were holding on tight.

@VitalikHobbies 3 жыл бұрын

Plan on getting one you are now my favorite KZfaqr

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks! That means a lot!

@VitalikHobbies 3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad I have heard of people updating there carb to a carb performance one. Ever thought of that? I am thinking of it when I get mine soon but wanna ask someone who has a drz 400s

@user-it4ql6st4z Жыл бұрын

You are very well spoken, sir

@porterhouse317 Жыл бұрын

Great info and perspective. I am picking up my 2023 DRZ400s within a week and I am pumped! Are there any 'must-have' accessories that I should be looking to get immediately? I did see an earlier comment about case savers so I'll look into those right aways. Thanks in advance!

@Roscocrumz 5 ай бұрын

Nuff Said .. I’m buying a DRZ .. u got a sub for that video ✅

@ronanrogers4127 3 жыл бұрын

Right. My experience...I’ve never had such a low power motorcycle, be it sport, adventure, or mx, but the DRZ400E I have is quite capable. I hated not having 6th, so I installed the ACT wide ratio gears and changed the gearing ratio to 15/42. I could get away with that ratio because I increased stroke/bore to 472cc, and it had the FCR39 stock. Not expensive to do as I did the build myself. Now it has 51rwhp (dyno data), and it’s basically similar performance to a KTM 500exc, but it has 6000 km oil change and 20,000 km valve adjustment. I ride it very hard, often 80 mph for 4 hours on the asphalt to get to the mountains (5100 rpm) , then I go up 6000-7000 ft altitude on single tracks with no problems, carb works fine, and the bike is very capable offroad. I bought mine for US$1100 with 1800km on it, the Australian enduro version, from a dairy farmer who’d had it for 14 years and putted round the farm. It’s a very good lightweight adventure bike that I do 600 miles a day on. Sure, it’s more effort than my KTM 1190R covering those miles, but it’s great fun and I love the zero tech - it’s all mechanical like my old triumphs and Nortons. Buy cheap, and do sensible mods.

@Tommy-iv4cd 3 жыл бұрын

in chicago on a brand new drz400sm great video bro

@MrTeeskee10 Жыл бұрын

Just got a fre drz 400 from my big bro..runs strong..gonna do a small rebuild on it..i like them..he has had it sincd new..never had an issue..

@davidpoffenbarger3686 2 жыл бұрын

Had a DRZ400 with most of the common mods. Durable and competent DS bike but hated the vagueness in steering. Moved the sag around a bit and could never get the front wheel to stay where I put it. OK on 2 track and gravel roads once I got comfortable with it squirming around a bit, but terrible in tighter single track. Traded the DRZ off for a KTM 500EXC and while handling and power are impressive on the Katoom, there are definitely things I really miss about the DRZ. DRZ is a great entry level bike but those with a bit more off road experience my find the handling lacking for more technical stuff. At least I did. Another great vid Dorkster even though you're a couple bikes down the road from the DRZ!!

@maxmartin-merrells3723 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a funny guy who knows his bikes. Subscribed.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dirtbikeguy07 3 жыл бұрын

Good breakdown!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lloydk3201 Жыл бұрын

Loved my kick-start DRZ400, tractor factor!

@The_Kayak_Guy. 3 жыл бұрын

You, amongst a butt load of other research, convinced me to go DRZ400 above all others. Maybe I’ll post a video of the plethora on changes I’ve done already! 👍 DRZ is still King🤴

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad to hear it!

@richirving9802 3 жыл бұрын

Well done presentation and class act

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@jessarellanes6648 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro

@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC 2 ай бұрын

The 3x3 and jetting mod is popular because it’s mimicking the off road model which has a larger intake port (3x3) and said jets. I rode mine before and after and I’m impressed with the change of these two mods and a slip on. Pretty crazy actually and I’m a big proponent of leaving things stock (for the most part).

@royjmcc7 3 жыл бұрын

Love my Drz, it's my third one, it was the first bike I bought and now the most recent. The first DRZ I rode it stock, the second came fully modded ( Yoshi, 3x3 , and re-jetted. When I bought the 2020 I immediately thought I need to do all the mods, but as I've ridden and compared mentally to my last DRZ, I have realized that my new 2020 has all the power and like you said torque that I really need. So, all I have done is bars, grips, Zeta hand guards, skid plate, case covers, tires and Seat concepts seat, it's perfect for me!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome bike! I love my 2020, too

@theguitarhero898 3 жыл бұрын

So you really can't tell a significant difference between the stock and modded DRZ's you owned?

@royjmcc7 3 жыл бұрын

@@theguitarhero898 No, it really wasnt that much difference, in fact, my new DRZ goes uphill with better power than my modded one did. I do have to say that I bought the modded one used with 12,000 miles already on it.

@ajaxracing 3 жыл бұрын

3x3 opened up my 18 bought it new 😎👊

@user-po7iv4ni3o 3 жыл бұрын

I put a deposit down on a '21 that I wont get until May, but I already ordered my JD jetting kit haha. Gotta get it right especially up here around 9000ft. Sounds like our riding experiences may be similar with the 250s and I'm sure I'll love the DR-Zed as my next bike.

@chrisstabile2677 3 жыл бұрын

Had my 02 DRZ-E for over 10 years now. Never had any issues except a leaky water pump seal. Put on a newer 39mm FCR carb about 3 years ago and she rips.

@jamieharmon4928 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 drc 400 supermoto which I put dirt nobbies on. Awesome bike a little rough off road but can still do it all. I had the S model which is smother to ride off road. I still like them both.

@bryceaf2349 3 жыл бұрын

“Part it out” lol. Love my dizzer and the community

@Loiczzr 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, yep..have a flat tire ? Part it out !!

@GallicGarlic 3 жыл бұрын

I miss my Yam’ TT 350 from the 80s and 90s 114kg for 30HP, nimble, agile, good suspensions, modern engine for the times, air cooling, low consumption.. good torque, good sound, raging in high RPM, no complex electrics but still full road-legal 2 seaters with good looks

@nakedlakedip57 Жыл бұрын

Own A DRZ SM and I’m a 66 year old hoon love it.

@tedjones8639 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dork, thanks for the vids. The DRZ is awesome. I've owned mine for about 5 years now. It does everything. Also thanks for the versus 650 vids. Just bought one and did the seat mod. It makes a huge difference. Ride on Brother...

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, man. Glad to hear it.

@kellyriffle4750 3 жыл бұрын

Loved my old 06 SM! I’ll own another soon! Can’t beat the reliability and low maintenance.

@leehelppie4544 2 жыл бұрын

great review...

@DorkintheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@saharafenec 3 жыл бұрын

Bought mine in 2000. Been in the Sahara, lots of mountain gravel roads. 3 times Enduromania. With spike tires in the winter is real fun. She is nearly stock. Just changed the rear suspension to Oehlins and an IMO from Touratech. Maintenance, nearly nothing. Change oil, filter and spark plug. There was no need for adjusting valves or carb in this 20 years. Low end torque was better on the DR 350 but the DRZ is much more agile. Had a DR 600 and a DR350 but the DRZ os the best of them.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that's one well-loved DRZ!

@CoachSteve4u Жыл бұрын

Great video. I agree with all points. It does have a ton of torque. I finally bought the 2022 DRZ. Where are the best DRZ communities online? And can you recommend a good windshield for it?

@rasheedjohnson9955 3 жыл бұрын

Good video bro, subbed

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marcoluoma3770 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. What's the cat's name? He should be in more videos.

@msteckler1 3 жыл бұрын

Very true observations, Dork... The one non-mod mod that I think would be great for you to talk about is setting your static and race sag on your suspension, especially if you are a bigger guy. After tuning my suspension, I'm easily 20% faster on the trails. Every bump and slap gets absorbed leading to greater confidence and more precise handling. Why not do a video on it for everyone? It's pretty straight forward. Happy to talk you through it.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely something I need to look into. Is it relatively easy to do? No special tools needed?

@msteckler1 3 жыл бұрын

Dork in the Road Just a marker, tape measure and someone to help hold the bike. You will need to turn the nut on the spring. A hammer and long screwdriver should do it. Check this out. Les is a suspension legend. www.lt-racing.com/html/tech_tips.html

@George.Andrews. 2 жыл бұрын

I was doing 700 kilometres a week on mine on the road, riding it round the farm and trail riding at the weekend. I had a14 tooth a 15 tooth (standard ) and I made a 16 tooth front sprocket. I had so much fun over 12 years with this bike and hardly had to do anything except repair damage from falling off. Big thank you DRZ

@michaelhodges8312 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a brand new black 2020 DRZ400s and pick it up tomorrow. Will be putting on a Yoshimura RS-2 and jetting carb after break in.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Black is the best color

@michaelhodges8312 3 жыл бұрын

Dork in the Road Yes, it sure is! Picked up my brand new beautiful black 2020 DRZ400s today! Enjoying your videos!

@fastdude2002 3 жыл бұрын

I picked up my black 2020 6 weeks ago. Absolutely no disappointments with this bike, it’s a blast.

@NealZ31 Жыл бұрын

I love this video and I love my DRZ. Haha I have the SM trim as absolutely want an S model too. 😂

@fastdude2002 3 жыл бұрын

Love my 2020. I haven’t ridden my Harley V-Rod since I bought my DRZ 3 months ago.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

There's just something about this bike that people love. I wish I'd gotten one sooner.

@theguitarhero898 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Dork! (I feel rude by saying that even though it is your name haha) You have some of the most high quality and sincere content on dual sporting and DRZ's I have seen to date. I've been on the lookout for one for the past year and am waiting for the right deal and moment to come along, but your videos are very informative and have taught me a lot. I've never ridden offroad and only ride street, but I'm looking forward to the experience! Unfortunately New Jersey doesn't have the best offroad locations but I'm sure I'll figure it out. Have a good one!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's such a nice compliment. Thank you!

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 3 жыл бұрын

Dork in the Road I have an unrelated question..... are you a geologist who received the MacArthur Grant?

@hunterhalo2 3 жыл бұрын

Bro I hope you get 100K subscribers, at the least. Great channel

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's the dream!

@jon98tj 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. New subscriber. Coming from CRF250l also. Thanks again for sharing. Jon from Idaho

@DWCBOB 3 жыл бұрын

I am considering 250l. What was your experience and how does it compare to drz? Thanks

@jasonhobbs5611 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm going to see a 2000 model tomorrow that's been stored for 10yrs with only 7500miles on the clock for £1500 it looks clean in the pics fingers crossed it's as clean in the flesh. The chap has only ridden it once then put it away its starts on the choke but cuts out without it. I'm guessing a carb rebuild kit fresh fuel and service and she'll be good to go🤞