I know this is an older video but I'll comment anyway. I'm in the market to pickup a SM. The big advantage in not having all the EFI, abs, TC is. You don't have all that stuff. Without abs you learn how to use the brakes. There's nothing to impede your learning curve. Also reliability. If the carb messes up. You can actually fix it with simple hand tools. Maintenance is easy and not nearly as complicated as some of the higher end bikes. These bikes are a starting point. Like a tuner car. You get the platform and go crazy from there. You get a bullet proof motor, decent suspension. The rest is up to you. You can go nuts and build a monster or ride it stock for years and years. The aftermarket community is vast and so is the information available. Parts are cheap (sort of) and readily available. I'm getting one for foul weather riding. I have a short commute and have the choice of using side streets. I have one or more of each common engine configuration (4 cylinders, twin, 4 cylinder two stroke, standard, super bikes, sport tour) but no single. Eventually I'll pick up a set of dirt wheels and tires so I can completely utilize it. Having several bikes reduces the pressure on one bike to do everything. The SM will help improve my skills. Won't cost much is when I fall off if it and make a great rain bike. By the way. I'm 54 years old and can't wait to go get stupid on the new toy. 😏

This is a cool video! Thanks for all the info. It was awesome to have the POV of the driver. Thanks for sharing!

I’m the 2nd owner of a 06 S model and other than general maintenance have not had one problem. All around great bikes.

What??? No, rider modes, traction control, or ABS??? Sounds like my kind of bike.

Epic, love when audio only come through one side...

Great first video. Ive watched a lot of videos of test rides and many of them have done several videos already and yours was just as good or better. Keep up the good work and let me know when youre ready to sell it 👍

Thats the best looking DRZ I've ever seen!!! Now I want one exactly the same

Of👍 all the colorways released for the drz, this is hands down the best combination.

Thank you for this video much appreciated 💪🏼

Thank you for the VERY honest review. One of the best reviews out here! Went to the dealer today to check seat height. I'm SO glad that I did because seat IS NOT "37 as Suzuki states, it's only "35. I'm 5'9" with a 30" inseam and she is BARELY manageable for me in complete stock form.

Thanks for your review! I just picked up a 2017 last summer with 1400 miles on it for about 5k. I'm really enjoyed it...on and off road...which is why I guess it is on the higher side for a 400. I'm 60 and have ~500k miles on a wide variety of bikes. For the last 30 years I've mainly been a super sport rider. Not a timid one at that! On back roads, the DRZ is a hoot. On back country roads, I take corners faster on the GSXR's and ZX's I've had. Now, with the Shink 705 tires on it, I can do a little trail riding as well. Very fun! The bike is certainly old-tech with the carb and 5 spd, but it does have great suspension and good breaks. The engine proven tough and dependable. You can get 15 to 20% HP with a pipe/jet kit and some cheap mods. Overall, this is a great runaround bike that can go on and off road....mainly road with the 17's. It is a 400, so you can't expect too much. This bike inspires confidence and makes riding a complete joy! There are several better SuperMoto's out there if you have the cash AND the ability to take advantage of it.

Great first video! You really understated how much fun the bike can be, it's a total hooligan bike!

on my DRZ since 2014 the 2014 model no major mechanic problems oil changes regularly tires ,chains, fork seals. Soooo fun!

I love the gray color on Susuki's bikes. Good first video. I'm still trying to get the set up down to put some videos up.

Hey Boss Thanks for the overview ,it was very informative.good job Lanning! Planning on purchasing one this week.Ive had Dirt bikes since middle school and beyond,street since High School from Rockets to Cruisers. We just Inherited a 06 Electra Glide which is nice but , my true love is this bike. Wish me luck. I noticed we are neighbors from the Depot and new Wendy's! Lol. Tty

Looks great I love that color combination!

Great review 👍! I have to agree, there is something endearing about the DR-Z, even though it is a bit “dated”. I had a “S” model in 2016, fueling was utter crap, sorted that out with a carb kit, rode it for a couple of years, sold it, regretted selling it, bought a 2020 “SM” 🤪. Fueling is now much better as they have added a passive “air injection” system. Yes, the stock “enduro” seat was the first to go ! Am also planning to install a full stainless exhaust system because where I live the paint on the header pipe is short lived and rust sets in quick 🤨. So another carb kit is in its future 😆. A lot of commentators will immediately scream “Do the 3x3 mod” to the air box, but in my experience you will sacrifice mid range punch for top in power if you do. Removing the snorkel from the air box and re-jetting the carb is all that needed unless you intend to “race”😉.

Great review! I really appreciate your thoughts about this machine. It will make you a better rider than any high horsepower machine.

Have a ‘17 SM, white/blue rims, also bought a set of eBay KKE 21/18 rims and Dunlop 606’s, best all purpose bike in existence...official bike of Colorado. If I didn’t cherish my large IMS tank, I’d consider trading up just to get that grey/blue color scheme - drop-dead gorgeous!

Great review. I own the same bike. If you want a tank bag that fits, look into Wolfman Motorcycle Luggage. I have their Enduro Tank Bag on mine and it fits great. The bag is waterproof and it has quick release buckles on the straps for easy on and off. Also, the straps have keepers so they won’t fall off your bike when the bag is not attached. I made some mods to mine as far as lighting for safety. I upgraded the headlight to a JNS Engineering LED headlight. It’s very bright. I also installed a pair of Denali Electronics daytime running lights on my front fender. I mounted them in place of where the two little stock reflectors are. I hard wired them into one of the power source wires (orange) behind the headlight cover. I also replaced the rear tail light with a 12 OClocks Labs tail light and fender eliminator kit.

I liked your style of presentation 👍🏻

Love the bike colors look awesome

Great review enjoyed it and boy is your DRZ a stunner in those colours. Just bought a black one but due to the UK weather not had chance to ride it yet I really wish they still sold them over here sadly not done so since 2008 so mine is 2007 hopefully still good though,

Thanks for explaining your height and sitting on the bike so we can see, it earned you a subscribe from me. I’m 5’9” and was hesitant on getting a drz due to the 35” seat height

Fantastic review, just bought one,I’m 5’4 it’s a long way to the ground! It’s manageable ride safe

I will have to come back and like your vid. It's a 420 and I don't wanna be the guy that changes that lol. I am looking into one. Great info tho. One suggestion however, I recommend putting some DOT knobbies on that baby and taking it off road. You will very quickly realize where that $7500 went. On the road it is good, on the dirt it is sublime. Cheers!

I had one back in 2009, it's fun, reliable, but a bit slow, I was very happy with this bike for a long time

Nice, real world review. Sensible and informative. Thanks

Great review, this is just what I was looking for. I think my commute right now might be a little too much freeway time on a bike like this but maybe at my next duty station, cheers!

Good job, have I been asleep for the last 20 years? DRZ400 with it's hallow frame that contains the engine oil for the dry sump system would be a first for me.

Good vid and review, man. I'm curious about this bike but afraid of lacking ABS. Is it easy to control the stopping force? Like how you know how far you can go without locking up?

Bravo she's gorgeous 👍🏻

Great video.

great vid considering first one man

Great video!

Well done!

Id use alternative highways . Itd be more fun on these that type of backroads

Thanks for the seat height/ your height info.

How can you leave out the CRFL in your comps???

Hey love the bike,the paint is amazing, how hard is it to switch to dirt tires for off road,an are the gears able legitimately do off road trails an light single tr as ck stuff???

I have a shiny yellow DR-Z 400E - 70/30 Pirelli MT road biased tyres - very predictable on gravel (including when fishtailiing under power) - amazing rubber on the road - these bikes are the best of both worlds?

All day long I dream about suzuki's

Nice color

I tbink its a beautiful SuperMoto

loos like the #1 leaving van

I'm trying to decide between this and the Klx300 which the dealership have both in stock besides the CRF 300 which is very hard to find and don't want to wait 8 to 11 months for a bike! Klx is a little cheaper I understand and payment wise but the drz I think I'd be a little happier with in the long run. But a little higher of a monthly payment close to $200. Which I could afford if I wasn't still paying off my Honda civic ext. I got 2 years left and can't wait any longer to get a bike!! Might be the klx?

I'm looking for a fun daily commuter that can also go offroad. And ima just get motocross wheels and tires to swap on there when i want to have fun. Its lacking the wide band 6 speed, but much more bang for your buck than the crf450l that i was wanting and im happier with the drz service intervals. Do you know of a good exhaust system though?

EMP proof baby! Heck Yeah!!!!

Where did you get the rear fender bag. I’ve looked all over and can’t find one like you have on your sm? Thank you.

Lowering link and low seat works well

We need more DRZ vlogs btother.

It's everything I want and everything I need

I would consider removing the front fender for a sreet fighter look

Great review. Thank you. Too bad the colors you have are not offered in 2021.

I'm 5-9" 170lbs and was Tippy Toeing in the Dealer! LOL I've been riding motorcycles for 10 years and almost everything on the street is Flat Footed, so Tippy Toes is weird to adjust to! I'm torn between this or the DR650, which sits almost 2 inches lower.

So I'm seeing this & it's a good looking bike, no doubt.... I'm checking out several channels who have DRz400's & I must say this one has a great color scheme. Is this something you did/had done or did it come this way from the dealer? I'm 5'6" so I guess w/ a step stool I can handle it... lol, I've heard mixed reviews on the Kaw model as well so right now I got no idea which way I'll go? I even thought about a Dual Sport doing the SM theme but again, IDKnow?? Thanks for the videos

Wow.i like this bike and to you.😚😙😙😊😊

😍

i want one

is that factory color and wheel's thanks

Just came across this video... Considering a drz and am trying to get as much information about it from owners as possible. Anything to share feel free to let me know!

I don't think I want one I know I want one !! ;)

I'm 5'5" and I can ride a drz400 250 two-stroke 125 2 stroke. Just slide a cheek of the seat on the left side and hit the rear brake with the right foot, not a big deal.

I Want To Go With A DR Z400 SuMo

When I turn 16 or 17 I want to see if my parents will loan me the money for a used DRZ and have monthly payments to pay for it. Like a loan but from my parents. Wish me luck I'm only 14 but I can dream can't I?

"Ummmmm" (smacks lips) lol Nice review 👌

Throw a 90 degree inline fuel filter in after the petcock!

I get less than 100 miles out of a full tank before hitting the reserve tank.

DRZ400 you always want a double disk for a non ABS bike it just makes sense.

Mydrz is most at home on 1 wheel.

if the bike feels to tall, you can adjust the suspension.

Good video but we get it short guys shouldn’t get one 😂

Im 5ft 8in

E-bike? what about sound

Suzuki went all out on all the Uhmmm branded parts.

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Tidak ada di indonesia

I want to sell my 2007 ninja 650r and a 06 klr650 to buy a 23 drz super moto

Bronthe video has bo sound

The brand new fuel injected *Super Moto* Yamaha Tenere 700 (11,000 USD) is *_much_* better that the old, old & carbureted DRZ400 SM (7,500 USD).

my right ear is lonely

Sir I will give you 3k for it right now

they look cool not enough power

No 👋

Lip smacking is really annoying

Um,lip smacking.............................??????

its 7500$ because people like you keep buyin em

2nd bike ever and lip smacking...Im out >>>>>

abs and efi an minuses not bonuses. when im shopping for a bike im looking past the fuel injected bikes with the drive modes and the abs and traction control to find an actual bike. not some computer dressed up like a bike. i have 11 it certifications and 4 monitors on my gaming computer. when i want computer i get computer. i dont need computer in my bike thank you. I have a brain i can think and act for myself. people want a bike that drives itself like they can just go home and play forza or some crap

SPEAK UP!!