This is EXACTLY how reviews should be done. Best review of anything I've watched in a long time.

I just got my DRZ400SM today super excited about it since it’s my first bike!

I was looking for a real, comprehensive review of this bike, riders perspective, a real riders perpective. Is very hard to find good videos of riders who actualy use the thing on the twisties. Thank you very much

Such an underrated channel....

Excellent review! As someone who began riding right around the time this bike came out--which was coincidentally the same time EFI started coming to motorcycles en-masse--it's been interesting and a little amusing to see the evolution of the conventional wisdom/group-think on carbs-vs-EFI. It's easy to forget now, but the power delivery on some of the early EFI bikes was HORRIBLE. Like, bad enough to be legitimately dangerous when coupled with a high-output motor. People swore they'd *never* own an EFI bike! Now, 20 years later, the pendulum has swung so far that you hear people totally dismissing a bike *solely* for having a carb. Yeah, all things being equal I'd rather have the hassle-free nature of (modern) EFI, too. But I've had several carbureted bikes and honestly never had much trouble with them--in the climate I live in, the way I ride, etc...the only real difference is I can live with it; your mileage may vary. The only real problem with the DR-Z is that it simply lacks any direct competition that would compel Suzuki to invest in updating it. So they don't. It's still a great bike.

Great review, fantastic production quality too! I look forward to seeing more of your vids

Really well done, entertaining videos man! 👏 Seriously keep it up and you'll have a large audience in no time!

Best review video for any product I’ve seen, really enjoyed watching this edit

Just rode by a guy on one of these today! I've thought about getting one of these, but I'd have to choose either a DRZ or DR650. I think the 650's probably the right bike for me, as I'm more of a street bike rider, not a crazy wheelie hooligan! 😁

I couldn’t have said it any better myself, I’ve also owned a grom previous to my drz and I absolutely love it. Well done guys

Got the DR650 last year and am having a blast. Ride safe, boys!!

This was really fun to shoot with you Blake! It turned out even better than I expected!

Wow, the production is so good. I hope your channel grows and I can't wait for new content.

That intro was amazing, I did not expect such a top tier video. Easily subbed 👍

Awesome video! At 55 years old, I will pick one up for trips to town, back roads and generally just to be on a bike again!

awesome video. local kelowna guy myself, and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a BC plate and the okanagan lake on the periphery. found this video while in the process of ditching my sportbike for a supermoto and this is only encouragement.

Very cool review. I'm in Kelowna. I recognized some of those roads, or I think I do :-) Nice to run into another motovlogger from the Okanagan. I've been eyeing those DRZ400SM for a while now. I had a CRF250L for 7 years. Sold it last year. I have a CB650F which is awesome on the road, but I miss being able to get on the dirt. I figure the 400SM would be a fun road bike capable of hitting the occasional dirt trail with some Shinko 705 tires perhaps. But then again Honda now has the CRF300L coming out. Decisions :-)

Best video I seen on a DRZ bro keep it Up I’m buying a 2020 this Friday 🦂🦂🦂🦂

Your videos are incredible. Seriously, keep up the great work. I can't wait to see what you come out with next.

Wonderful review! I love the DRZ and this video makes me even more addicted... I will buy one soon

the production and editing in this videos is amazing bro

I just got a drz 400s in October it’s a blast! It’s my second motorcycle. My first was triumph Dayton 675. great video!

Hey another BC motovlogge here. I came here during my research for DRZ (hopeful second bike) and so far this review has been my fav! Love your style of review. Subbed

I’m about to get a 2020 or 2021 drz400sm for my first vehicle. This review helped a lot.

Great review and your production is 10/10. Subbed!

Just got a 2019 DRZ 400, it’s been a blast ever since. Still have it stock for now. First bike ever rode, get some upgrades next season. Have fun everybody.

THE BEST REVIEW I FOUND, THANK YOU!!!!!

I'm going to test ride one of these this week. I hope I love it

Love my new 2020 Drz400sm. Great bike I'm never selling. Good video bro 🍻

I have a 2018 DRZ400SM. It's so fun. Then you add a new header, new exhaust, hot cams, new carb and it just comes alive!

I have been wanting a drz400sm for quite a while now. Gets me excited every time I see a video on one. I haven't been able to find any around my location.

I'm a fellow DRZ SM rider out of Vancouver! Awesome vid man!

I have owned at least 12 different bikes since 2001. I had a drz two bikes ago. Big mistake trading it. But guess what!? I'm back on a 2020 drz 🤤🥰 I missed it so much!

Finally a real.life review on DRZ..THANKS bro.

Such beautiful twisties , great footage.

Amazing review..I absolutely LOVE my 2020 drz400sm :)

Im trying to decide between this and the ducati 950rve, starting to lean towards this just because of maintenance and insurance cause ive already got 2 bikes 😅

This is one of the videos that convinced me to get a drz400sm as my very first bike. So glad I did. Having a blast every time I get on

Excellent video guys.. nice work. Really enjoyed watching this. The DRZ is so interesting to me, as a DR650 rider, I'm really curious about the difference and similarities.

This video was put together so well

Nice video. I am considering the new KLX300SM from Kawasaki. I had an '01 DRZ400S that I parted with in '08. The Kawasaki with 6 speed, FI, and supposedly tubeless tires appeals to me.

Anyone else out there on SuperMoto’s?

Great review! You got yourself a new subscriber

Finally a great review that’s down to earth!

Great video man. the production value is high and im happy to see another Okanagan rider. 12/10

I know I’m late to the party but even as a Washingtonian I have to say eastern BC is absolute gorgeous. Kinda happy she’s a hidden gem

That's a quality drz400 review. Thanks.

Got mine last summer ..drz 400sm ..love it

Love my DRZ(s), only complaints are the hard stock seat and those murderous stock tires. I thought calling them Death-Wings was a joke. It is not.

I’ve daily’d my grom for the past 8 months and planning on getting a drz very soon

Great video. For me the SM motorcycle type is the best one. You can have a lot of fun till 100km/h and also be scared. I run a 2016 Kawasaki KX450F 107kg 5 speed and it is a beast, makes me feel so good and scares me each time I twist the throttle. SM bikes are motorcycles that earn your fear and respect because they are rough and tough with no BS electronics, it is all on you and that is it. If you put the "average Joe" that rides a 1000-1300cc naked bike, on a 400-500cc thumper proper SM, 80% of them will be very scared, after the first ride.

Ayee Z fam! Planning on getting a DRZ one day, ima just take the MSF course and just buy my bike without telling mom 😅

Great review man. They are fun

Great bike i have the s with sumo and s wheels i love in France and have already been into germany Belgium switzerland ans Luxemburg twice with it and i take it to the beach once a year , you can pull third gear wheelies on it (my preferd gear to wheelie in) i have got handle bar raisers wich makes a big différence riding standing up ,bullitproof bike never lets me down

2021 drz400 sm its my favorite bike. Ride safe.

Hot damn that drift area is awesome!

The DRZ is old but gold It’s hard to find a DRZ in good condition over here Have a good one buddy

'05 DR-Z400SM owner. Always been a Husqvarna and Husaberg supermoto guy, but after my last Husky got stolen, got a DR-Z. Zero problems with it and love it as a daily ride. Mods are Keihin carb, 3x3 and a titanium Yoshi race pipe. The bike just works. I run Dunlop tires and handling is good. Anyone reading this who is on the fence about getting one of these...just get it.

Hands down the most fun bike to ride!

Great review, I think this is the bike for me as a beginner 👍🏼

Just bought the 2021 DRZ400sm im so hype

I’m from Vernon too bro. Been looking at one of these sm’s

Perfect review mate

This video is so well done it could be a marketing film from Suzuki.

Very well said.

I owned a dr400sm for 3 years, then sold it. I Have to say that it is a beautiful bike to look at. The bike has many positives, but the reasons I don’t own it now are the following: 1 the bike was too tall, I’m 5’10’’ and I was on my toes at a red light. 2. It was great at under 100 kmph, but even short trips on an expressway left me holding on for dear life over 120kmph…sure the bike can do it, but it is so tall that wind gusts or transport trucks caused so much turbulence. So, if you’re over 6 ft tall, and you’re looking to commute in the city or you love country roads, it’s a cool bike and this is hard to beat.

AWESOLME INFO. I knew I wanted one but when you said Grom on Steroids (Ive been saying this too) it was perfect haha. SUBD> Getting a DRz asap

Bravo. Such an excellent video.

100% agreed

“You just wanna use that torque and hammer through the gears as quick as you can” has got me absolutely in tears rn coming from a cbr1000 and just copping a new drz 😂 maybe my perception of speed is off but this is hilarious! However this bike is a blast and something you can twist back the throttle safely without having to think twice which is actually nice but if you’re coming from any super sport it’s going to feel like you’re crawling while you’re fully pinned

that scene starting from around 5:55 was incredible

Bought my DRZ400SM in 2005 and everything you said is spot on!!✊️ BTW, what size were the tires you recommended?

awesome review

Awesome bike 🏍 thinking of getting one for 2021.

if you like riding on and off road try some heidenau k73 supermoto tires , they're amazing !

I can’t agree more with the comments in this video. Spot on.

Awesome video and perspective ;-)

i ride a drz on the lower main land ... ever come out this way ?

I’m looking at the DRZ to replace my Grom as a commuter bike. I love the Grom but it needs 15 more mph. Hard to find the DRZ used in my area.

Kawi just launched their klx300 SM. I wonder how it’ll compare??

Great video man

About to get a 2022 DR. Z400 SM. So excited. My last bike was stolen :(

I love my DRZ, it's extremely hard to not wanna hoon on it. It does everything well but not 1 thing great.

Got my 2009 DRZ SM 5 years ago after graduating from my first bike, a Honda CRF 230L. There will always be a DRZ in my garage. Also, I'm 5'6" and I hated the stock seat. Too tall and not comfortable. When I ride, i RIDE, 1-2 hours at a time, non-stop... I ditched the stock seat for a low-profile Seat Concepts seat and never looked back. Much more comfortable and I can put both feet down (not flat-foot though). I bought dog bones for the bike (lowering links) but ended up selling them after replacing the seat. Could've installed them and lowered the bike even more, but I didn't want to lose the ground clearance. Just a tip for the shorter riders like me. Ride safe, and I hope to see some people from the Barrie, Ontario, Canada area on their dual sports/super motos!

i am 30 years old and people always think i am some 18-20 year old ripping round lmao love that bike! only stuff i added were sliders

those roads look like a blast with a SuperMoto setup!!!

bro, my drz recently(last week) started having this knocking sound in the front suspension every time i go over road and car park humps. it serioulsy sound like a hammer banged against a wall. suspension oil? or is my suspension broken?

Great video

I have a question planning to buy a bike Ktm 400 or drz 400?

Nice video bro 👊I'm thinking of getting one of these beauties, would you say it's great for long journeys?

Excellent review

What about taking a drz to a local track day? Or a go cart track? Great video by the way.

I also purchased my drz400sm from a younger fellow. I think his father was not a fan of the super loud exhaust.

Do you find a big difference on twisties between the S and SM??

Where is that located? 1:49 Looks beautiful! Awesome video too!

Awesome video, what track are you drifting at? I’m also in the okanagan

Should I trade my stunted 2018 grom with 1200 miles for one of these but 2006 ? It’s in good shape 400 cc . What do you think an what would you do if you don’t mind me askin?

just bought a 2018. hoping it is all good at 1000k miles. had full fmf powerbomb, 2 tooth up in rear and relatively clean. just changed oil, realized it has the 3x3mod after removing seat. Assuming possible carb work. had to loosen exhaust cause header was touching frame but I am so frickin paranoid something is wrong with this thing. Only thing left to do is figure out if "idle" is too low as it stalls at times and/or takes forever to need a no choke. Admittedly, this is the first time dealing with a carb outside chain saws and trimmers. I have less than 2 miles on it around my neighborhood till I get the title and register it. Pray for me yall.

They need to be used. If I didn't drain the carb and it sat for a month or two in the winter, it would crud up. I got quite adept at yanking it out and blessed Berryman's Chem-Dip. It was a sad day when the NFS closed all the fire roads in my area and after 6 years waiting, I decided the bike would be better off with someone who could use it and sold it.

what about fuel and oil mixing? How often to change fluids and tires? Tire pressure? How long can these bikes last before its like a car with 200K miles