Yamaha WR250R vs Suzuki DRZ 400 DUAL SPORT DEATHMATCH! o

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8 жыл бұрын

The Suzuki DRZ 400 and Yamaha WR250R are two of the best Street Legal Enduro Motorcycles, but which one is right for you? This Dual Sport Deathmatch reflects the average rider's perspective. No professionals or journalists, just a raw review of the pros and cons of these bikes.
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@DerekHallman 7 жыл бұрын

This video is a masterpiece. Truly enjoyed every second of it.

@guzziventure1750 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, all his videos are masterpieces. He must be a professional. Love his videos.

@cmrdecc6516 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 😊

@JohnErikjohansson 4 жыл бұрын

DRZ will be like a 450F with little less HP with FCR carb en 3x3mod. and with a full exhaust it will rip good.

@pb4ugo08 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. One of the best comparison videos I have ever seen...for....anything.

@marcochavanne 2 жыл бұрын

Having owned both, the WR250R wins hands down for sheer fun factor. You can wring its neck all day and drive it 75-80mph all the way home. Ran it with moded suspension and 14/52 gears. Ate up single track and highway miles too. Looking forward to Yamahas next release on the platform. Hopefully a 300-350cc. My 300L Rally will keep me smiling until then.

@Venom3303 10 ай бұрын

Why did you switch to the 300L rally after all this praise for the Yamaha?

@brockjohnson4116 3 ай бұрын

@@Venom3303 Maybe I can answer that for him Who hasn't at one time, bought another bike in the hype and regretted it?

@Venom3303 3 ай бұрын

@@brockjohnson4116 I haven’t even had the 300 but I know the WR is better

@jackstrawfromwitchita5978 6 жыл бұрын

I had both, put 15k miles on each. Primary use is commuting to work and local dual sport rides but I have taken both on week long rides in Baja and the western U.S. I’m 6’ about 220 lbs and I would say both bikes got better after a respring and revalve. I had a local shop do both bikes with the same intended purpose. The Wr has the better suspension, the rougher the terain the better it handles. There isnt anyplace the suspension doesnt work. The DRZ, handles it up to a point then you are exceeding the capabilities of the suspension. On the road it works well. The DRZ has better options for a larger fuel capacity, up to 6.5 gallons, the WR has a 4.8 gallon option. The WR gets 10 MPG more so the fuel difference isnt so big. The WR felt cramped when I was loaded for camping, the DRZ has more room. In sand the WR rules, the DRZ is way more work. My shoulders are tired after a day of rough terrain on the DRZ. WR is a 6 speed and it cruises at So Cal freeway speeds while I would never try it on the DRZ. The WR had a programer and Pipe. For me, I stayed with the DRZ due to having more room and being field repairable which is huge in Baja or out in the desert. I can pull the carb if needed and there arent any sensors to go bad even though that almost never happens on yamahas. The DRZ desperately needs a 6th gear and a diet. The WR need another 200 CC unless you are happy shifting all day. The WR gave me confidence and made me a better dirt rider. They are both good bikes. If I was riding local trails and not hauling camping gear then it would be WR all the way.

@PiperFishing 8 жыл бұрын

Yamaha needs to make the wr450 a true 50 state legal dual sport. Or Honda with their 450.

@SLFYSH 8 жыл бұрын

I keep expecting it. I don't understand why they haven't. I'd be at the front of that line.

@minitstop 8 жыл бұрын

+SLFYSH And I would be standing on the corner turning tricks to be one of the first to get one!

@Pkurkowski2 8 жыл бұрын

+Bryce Piper You could say this for any manufacturer who has a 450. I would LOVE a KTM 450EXC with 25,000 mi valve checks and 3000 mi oil changes, but would it perform as well as my RFS, probably not.

@chaindriven6464 8 жыл бұрын

+P Kurk I have a 450 exc that I ride more as a dual sport. I don't race but I do push it occasionally. The valves are easy to check but they haven't moved at in in over 5000 KM (roughly 3300 miles) and the oil is so easy to change I would do it on the side of the road if I wanted or needed too. I wouldn't be frightened to dual sport the exc. It does take a little more maintenance and costs a bit more money but I enjoy it more off road AND on road. My DR just didn't have enough power or a sixth gear and this bothered me anytime I was going more than 55 MPH.

@Pkurkowski2 8 жыл бұрын

Chain Driven I have a 450 exc as well and I love it. I guess my point was yes the maintenance is easy but it's still one more thing that's gotta get done that doesn't on some dual sports.

@ScratchBabble 8 жыл бұрын

Tyler your mix of info and cinematography is really impressive. It sets you apart. I've enjoyed growing with you on your channel.

@j.me.0311 7 жыл бұрын

It's about time I found a well put together review, without all the extra, unnecessary, and meaningless (to the viewer) side-bar conversation. Well done and thanks!

@ryancartwright7487 7 жыл бұрын

Good video, great editing, music choice was solid. Fitted the content on screen, and wasn't distracting. It was also informative and to the point. You've earned my subscription

@mondragon078 8 жыл бұрын

great insight on this review. stay awesome Tyler!

@spartan8390 8 жыл бұрын

Loved it! I love this time of year! Everyone is comparing bikes to find the undisputed champion of the dualsport world! Waiting to see more of you, CDS, and Hermit in action. Seriously could be a weekly show. Great video brother!

@danodbdb 8 жыл бұрын

This is what a review is supposed to look like. Very helpful. Thanks.

@DARIVSARCHITECTVS 8 жыл бұрын

These reviews just CAN NOT be beat! Thanks Tyler!!!

@christianolsen7565 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, just saying..so glad I found your channel..your content brought a light to an interest and has turned it into a full out goal go find adventure..thanks very much✊

@BikesNStuff1 8 жыл бұрын

Eve your videos are so high production! I really appreciate these, makes me wanna go ride.

@BikesNStuff1 2 жыл бұрын

@* Toxic Reviews * thanks for the correction 5 years later

@waylandstine 8 жыл бұрын

One of the best motorcycle chanels on KZfaq.

@geresics 8 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! This was worth the waiting! Keep up the good work Tyler! :)

@Spritrider 4 жыл бұрын

Yamaha WR250R 💛

@CycleCruza 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots, makes me miss colorado. I took my 100% bone stock wr250r up pikes peak last summer and did not feel any power loss. I never rode a drz400 but skipped it because I hate a carburetor, that's all we had a when I was a kid. The only other bike I considered was a KTM 690 enduro R but our only NE ohio KTM dealer is a mom and pops dealer where turn around time can be several weeks, just to get a new bike prepped was two weeks. I love my wr250r and just put 3k in mods, power commander + full FMF exhaust, 3 gal tank, LED, no toil air filter, removed AIS and servo, heated grips, hand-guards, new tires, heavy duty inner tubes and come other stuff.

@HUSTLINISMYGAME 8 жыл бұрын

Why dont you like the carburetor bikes?

@CycleCruza 8 жыл бұрын

HUSTLINISMYGAME I live in ohio and ride in the dead of winter.

@cpittmx1 7 жыл бұрын

the folks at Holeshot are amazing though!

@CycleCruza 7 жыл бұрын

cpittmx1 She got snippy with me when I asked to pay extra to get my bike faster. Also, pissed me of is they go on vacation in the winter and shut down their KTM shop.

@steffeneggers9785 7 жыл бұрын

the 690 is a beast of a bike but if youre riding heavy terrain for a long time it really tears your arms apart its so much fun though

@Endless7764 8 жыл бұрын

This is got to be one one of the top 3 reviews/comparisons of the DRZ and the WR. Very honest and factual. Most KZfaqrs try and sell rather than review. Thanks for the quality info.

@pucknhusker9426 Жыл бұрын

Was going to go on a rant but you said it all.

@sassed12many 8 жыл бұрын

All those extra hours of editing show. Another awesome epic eveRide edit

@donh423 8 жыл бұрын

Just found this site and subscribed. I've been checking out your view and learning tons! more informative and more pleasurable to watch than even big network videos, very well done! A blast to watch

@jimbeaver27 8 жыл бұрын

Love my WR250R, it's all about riding, and riding, and riding, with no worries. It's not a racing bike or a real dirt bike. In fact it's great on twisty mountain pavement. I've got an older 250 for the rough stuff when there's a chance of dropping it. The WR can do multi day touring anywhere except the rough stuff. It's super smooth and has good power at higher revs. If you need lots of power do not get a 250, but if you want a fun all around bike that needs very little maintenance, the WR250R is top of the class. For me, fun is making it home in one piece and never having to pickup my battered bike, yet enjoying curvy paved roads and some gnarly trails as well. So if you enjoy thrashing your bike on really rough stuff, get an old beater DR400. If you want all around riding, go anywhere but go safely, get a WR250R. Heck get one of each.

@HermitDaVlog 8 жыл бұрын

+Jim Davis (Eastern Beaver) That's what I did.

@minitstop 8 жыл бұрын

+Hermit DaVlog You need to friggien bore that thing up! It drives me crazy! hahaha

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+Jim Davis (Eastern Beaver) I like that idea!

@jimmyw7530 8 жыл бұрын

+eveRide ADV Hey Everide, I'm selling my VStrom to purchase a much lighter Dualsport. These two are the front runners. However I have very short Hobbit legs. Bikes like The CRF250L and the KLX250S feel really comfortable but these two feel uncomfortably tall. Would you recommend lowering one of these or taking the power hit and going for the Honda/Kawasaki? I do want that extra power though... Hmm

@MotoLara 8 жыл бұрын

+Jimmy W my wife and I both ride WRs. I'm 5'9'' she is 5'4" we both lowered the bikes enough to be very comfortable riding the tricky stuff. FYI shaving down the stock seat's foam was the easiest and most cost effective way to lower the bikes height ✌️ cheers

@concernedcanadian8460 4 жыл бұрын

I love my wr250r, especially after I put a few more teeth on the rear sprocket....BIG DIFFERENCE!

@lauriewhy1805 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much yours is in the small group of video's i watched when choosing my first ADV bike and my first bike after a six year break from riding . Your comments about picking up your bike with a minor injury especially resonated . Thanks . Living in Oz i chose an early WR450f .

@crjpeg 4 жыл бұрын

Without question, THE BEST motorcycle review video I've seen! I've seen a lot of them...loved it.

@michaellovell2518 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know about the "cheap used DRZ" thing. In my area, used ones are fairly rare, and they generally cost enough that I would prefer to buy new. Of course, it's pretty much the same for the WR. I've actually been looking at a new KLX250. It would be great to be able to do back to back real world demo rides on them rather than just a few miles on pavement. I guess that's not going to happen, and I already have a cruiser and a sportbike, so it might be some time before I pull the trigger on a dual sport. I'll be keeping my eyes open for deals, and am not ruling out a used DRZ.

@cbcsucks2205 Жыл бұрын

I bought a new KLX250s with a little bit of modding I cut my dirt bike teeth with that in my 40s and kept at it until I got really power hungry and then upgraded to a KTM450EXC

@jasonchadwick2860 8 жыл бұрын

awesome video everide. They just get better and better! although I've never had a wr250 I don't think I'd ever swap from my Drz. Again awesome video! !

@alexpayse9895 8 жыл бұрын

I check youtube every other day to see if you have a new video and when you do, I always get super excited. I love your channel bro keep it up.

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+alex payse Thanks Alex! Usually the uploads are on Wednesdays and Saturdays... but sometimes Sundays. I try to get one out every weekend :)

@CerebralPrimate 8 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Just very, very well done. I am glad I watched. Also glad that you went beyond the numbers on paper and really went in depth about the actual performance and feel of the bikes. Thanks for making this!

@greedyg76 8 жыл бұрын

Tyler your your shot creativity and editing continue to increase in professionalism. I am impressed more by every video you put together. The aerial footage provides a dimension that elevates your skill set right to the top of the pack. Oh and the content us usually pretty good too... Keep it up brother!

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+greedyg76 Thanks! :)

@captainpegs0740 7 жыл бұрын

That was the best comparison of any two bikes on the interets.

@damasovi_travels1244 8 жыл бұрын

great review everide!! love it! and thank you!!

@DGETHIS01 8 жыл бұрын

such a well thought out video. I hope to see you have 100k followers by years end. everide and hermit should make an dual sport event. people would gladly pay for a planned ride, and with your creativity I'm willing to bet it would bring in alot of riders and be a blast

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+DGETHIS01 That would be a ton of fun! Hermit, you in?

@jakeandrews77 8 жыл бұрын

I ride a wr and agree with most things you say here. the fuel injection is a closed loop system which means it has a maf sensor but no air/fuel or o2 sensor which is why the altitude affected it. if someone buys a wr with the intent of the typical mods (pipe, airbox, power commander) they will be very happy with the results. I have zero experience with a drz so I can't compare but both have reputations for reliability. the wr really does become twice the bike once it's uncorked. as always cool video man. thanks

@DillysADV 8 жыл бұрын

I did notice going from the Yamoto (200) to the dr350s.. the dr was still light enough to throw around but had that tractor factor that made it easier to get through the weird obstacles.. Great video though.. I believe a lot of what was talked about can be summed up to a lot of bikes based on size and fuel delivery.

@fatsmile77 5 жыл бұрын

Hi..I’m new to dual sport, and very new to the channel. Very enjoyable and relaxing I must say...a lot better then what’s on tv now a days. Just got me a Drz400sm and I love it!!! Learning to ride and getting to know her...give me congratulations on buying her. Keep safe, and tomorrow is not promised....let’s enjoy the day.

@brokentreeadventures3631 7 жыл бұрын

Love your vids. Glad im back.

@pantaleoanthonyj 8 жыл бұрын

You keep making me want to buy a DRZ. Love the videos. Keep up the good work.

@BIGGIEBAG-XL 7 жыл бұрын

DRZ responds much better to mods as well, they can make quite a bit of power

@randomlyTrees 8 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome review! Definitely worth the wait!

@AaronHartwell 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing job! Such a great review on two awesome machines!

@mariusbacillus1899 8 жыл бұрын

Great comparison, well thought out points about both bikes. Light dual sport bikes are so useful and fun to ride. I would include the CRF250L and the mighty DR in your shopping list as well, or even a KLR as long as you recognize the limitations (more rider than anything). I think realistically you can leave out any bike with a 100 hour piston and valve replacement interval (KTM/Husqvarna), at least if you ride the longer rides I have done here in Idaho. Good Job EVERIDE!

@DieTabbi 3 жыл бұрын

Damn I am never jealous BUT I am of the awesome landscape you can ride. You must be the happiest dual sport driver. Sigh Germany is so far away...

@dangmedcalf 7 жыл бұрын

Dude great video. It reminds me of the car reviews on Top Gear, keep it up man!

@johncarlobuncal7184 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honest review bro.. watched with no skips :) I love the review.

@adamw2785 7 жыл бұрын

I'll also note there is a wide ratio gear set (from ACT) you can buy for the DRZ. It leaves first alone, and widens the rest, supposedly makes it less buzzy on the road. I want to get one for my DRZ. That said, have you ever ridden a bike with a Lectron carb? It seems pretty neat, you tune it once and don't need to rejet based on altitude because it auto-meters the fuel. It's a carb that acts like EFI.

@chancegramling6505 4 жыл бұрын

This video led me to buying my bike! 2019 drz. I cant wait to ride with you one day

@longtrangm1a 8 жыл бұрын

Great Video Everide. it gave me food for thought. I've been dead set on a 650 but I might consider the 400 after this video.

@Kaianine 8 жыл бұрын

hands down, best review if both bikes, and best honest comparison you've done yet! Tyler, you've outdone yourself.

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+kaianine Thanks Josh! And again... here comes the obligatory "come out here and ride... like NOW!" comment :)

@stevegoyette4785 8 жыл бұрын

eveRide goodness!!!! Nice comparo buddy!!

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+Steve Goyette Gracias Steve!

@LanceKTM950 7 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at getting back into riding. I'll be 59 in a month, looking for a smaller dual sport after owning (and having to sell) an '05 KTM 950 ADV and an '07 KTM 200 XC-W. Moved from Illinois to Nevada. This video took my subconscious thoughts about both bikes and put them into words and onto video. It's a DRZ for me! Thank you for this video!

@NorthwoodsNomad 5 жыл бұрын

LanceKTM950 I’m 55 , hadn’t ridden dirt bikes since I was in my teens. Recently had an opportunity to ride a couple again and it rekindled my spirit! I’m looking at the DRZ400S, local commuter, dirt roads and two tracks , I think it’s a great choice !

@MrCeezz 7 жыл бұрын

My 15 year old rides a Drz 400,and and we both love it.thanks for all your videos,love watching thwm

@skannal 7 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank you for the review. You reaffirmed my instinct of these two bikes by (biasly) choosing the DRZ. Also with a little clarity of the WR-"F" model needing more maintenance. My mind is made up to replace my 2008 modded out KLR for the DRZ (as you said I love how my KLR stays planted and I think the DRZ will continue that expectation). The ONLY thing that's still pulling me is the XR400 (which are hard to find).

@bryangehrcke6080 8 жыл бұрын

Great review. Very well done. I like that your comparison was "real world" riding. Not all drag races and spec sheets. Fun thing about these bikes, is that there is no perfect one. Just the perfect one or ones for you......today. I'm still looking forward to the day Suzuki makes a true upgrade/replacement for the DR-Z.

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+Bryan Gehrcke (Expedition Michigan) Oh man you and me both! DRZ 500? Yes please!!!

@johnjenin7330 8 жыл бұрын

Your production quality is awesome. Reminds me of +halfthrottle

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+JohnJenin I would love to be even half as good as halfthrottle! He was my inspiration to start this stuff!

@AnonDrewT 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, just bought my 2017 DR-Z400S today! ALL because of you and this video! You made me take the leap, and I truly thank you!

@CollinMac96 5 жыл бұрын

I got a 2015 brand new a few weeks ago. No interest in the wr

@BillCadmus 7 жыл бұрын

Great review. After watching this and a review on the KLX250, I stayed on course and picked up a nice 09 DRZ-400S very reasonably. Adding knobbies and away we go! My last bike was a 04 YZ250F, which was a screamer...but accessible riding was a factor in selling it.

@domenik8339 5 жыл бұрын

I'm on a budget and I can only have 1 bike. The answer is the DRZ, hands down. Light enough to ride rough offroad and powerful enough for the highway, it's perfect.

@yetiboy01australia23 4 жыл бұрын

Hated mine, couldnt sell it fast enough, ill handling pig of a bike

@yetiboy01australia23 4 жыл бұрын

@Jeff Crouch Got rid of the horrible DRZ as quick as I could & bought a KTM500, something you can hit wash outs in with out the bike trying to kill you & with 6 gears just cruises along at 100k hwy speeds without revving its tits off

@markdovbysh9794 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Crouch how do you find them for so cheaappp

@olliepickworth 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Tyler. Great comparison. I have a 2015 R1200GSA and love it. Goes great on the road and is awesome on gravel roads but.......way too heavy and expensive when you drop it - and you will. As a result I have been looking for a small displacement bike that I can ride from my garage to the trails/dirt roads and have settled on the WR250R. Your comparison was great as were others I've watched (there are some great vids from MAD TV and adventure OZ - which is something coming from me as I'm a kiwi and we have a somewhat competitive nature when it comes to our Australian cousins). I've had a DR650 and didn't want a bike as large although I found it a great bike too. When it came down to it I really wanted a 250 and the WR was the best I could find. Almost went with the DRZ but the more modern package was what I was looking for. I have a bike with 125 hp so 28 hp from the WR will be fine. With an air box mod and GYTR muffler it should have a little more power as well. Some would say just buy the DRZ if you're trying for more power than 28 hp but another factor was build quality which seemed better on the WR. Putting on long range fuel tank as well which in NZ is necessary for the longer back road trips. Just my thoughts. As you say they are both great bikes and in the long run you have to pick one. Keep up the good work.

@Terruhcutta 8 жыл бұрын

YEAH YOU MADE THE VIDEO!!!! Awesome man!

@ewxlt 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tyler. Great video...been considering both of these as a light bike companion to my KTM 950...I'm sensing DR.

@bryanmurphy26 8 жыл бұрын

I rode both bikes. I found the DRZ400 to be very cumbersome to drive in the woods. It feels heavy and unmanageable. The suspension is obsolete. The WR250r felt much more at home in the woods to me. It was easy to throw around. I could ride faster and it didn't tire me out. Much better suspension on the WR as well.

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+Bryan Murphy I think you're absolutely right. Most of my riding is done out here in the desert where the power is put to good use... I think that if the trails were tighter out here I'd prefer the handling of the WR a lot more.

@sdqsdq6274 6 жыл бұрын

off road = wr 250 ,stunt riding on road = drz sm 400 , to be frank you dont need much speed off road , light weight is the key

@HobbzGarage 8 жыл бұрын

Great job on the comparison. But in the end all that matters is as long as it will get you out on the trails. It doesn't have to be fast or handle great to have a good time.

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+Hobbz-Garage Sooooo true! Which is why the XT225 is still one of my favorite bikes :)

@StilwellMotovlogger 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, very informative

@CaptainShack 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Researching my next bike. My old KLR 650 is a heavy beast. She was my first bike but I'm thinking for a second bike get something small, simple and fun 50/50 to ride here in NC. Thanks for the info.

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+TheXPGamers I'm thinking DRZ might fit the bill. It's still a little heavy compared to most dirt machines, but feels very nimble compared to the KLR.

@ventenueve100 3 жыл бұрын

Also in NC what did you decide ? Where do you ride in NC ?

@bandguy360 7 жыл бұрын

the weird part about dual sports is it can be a yz250 with a plate or a gs1200 with knobbies. peoples opinions are different cuz they are comparing them to different bikes. i think single cylinder dual sports rule hands down

@TheMissendenFlyer 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic cinematography and visuals as usual eveRide, lovely to watch - can I put a vote in for the Honda CRF250L? Strikes me it's a similar sort of machine (although I know very little about dirt bikes) but I do love my CRF, it takes me anywhere, always starts, is frugal, lightweight, cheap to buy, road legal, reliable and fun......what more does a chap need??? Great video as ever - keep up the good work my friend!

@tosgem 8 жыл бұрын

+TheMissendenFlyer CRF250L is good on fuel and cheap to buy, that's about it. If you think the WR is underpowered then the CRF250L is a slug. It's heavier than a DR650 also.

@TheMissendenFlyer 8 жыл бұрын

+tosgem ...well it's great as a first bike for an off road "novice" (me) - add an FMF pipe and she really doesn't feel underpowered, I love mine ....just putting a vote in for another dual-sport manufacturer to balance things up a bit :0)

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+TheMissendenFlyer I'll see if I can get my hands on the Honda and do a little test!

@dynamotightstar3472 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always. I just bought my first "dual sport" bike and did my first green lane on it. It was exceptional! Abosultely loved it! Fantic E Casa 250! 28hp and 103kgs.

@jasgsxr2726 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks good honest comprehensive and fun review!! 👍

@bluegram1389 8 жыл бұрын

As always a great video well put together. The only complent I would say is I am sorry That I am only 5'2" and find these bikes just to big. I did like the review you did on Miss Stacies XT250, and think it would be nice to see some things from your channel for short riders. PS I do ride both dirt and street. Thanks Tyler

@onewisedre Жыл бұрын

get an xr100 and make it street legal

@TGOIIHome 7 жыл бұрын

Great review and I am going with the DRZ400 :)

@irishflyer6377 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this great review. Thank you

@Greetings666 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Loved every second of it.

@roydied15 8 жыл бұрын

Ive owned both, and nothing gets me more fired up than when people argue about which is better. My consensus (having owned one WR and 2 DRZ's now), is that the WR felt a little better offroad and the DRZ felt a little better on road. Now, I actually owned all supermotos, but i would do stupid gardensnake-esque stuff on them so both would get plenty of time offroad too. The WR is nice with its lower weight. 6spd, and EFI, but it simply doesnt feel as planted as the DRZ does on the road. Im WAYYYY more confident on the street on a DRZ than i am on the WR. WR just didnt feel like it gripped as well. Could have been tires too, but Im actually still a slightly bigger fan of the DRZ. If both were the same price, it would be a tossup for me, but the DRZ's coming in at about $1500 less, you can buy a lot of awesome parts with that money saved.

@0xsergy 4 жыл бұрын

@@augustusappling139 its a good bike i hear and it has a 350? bore kit which is supposed to make it the best dual sport around just due to light weight, plenty of power, etc.

@Burner-Adventure-Chronicles 7 жыл бұрын

what? That was a review? Dang...Just thought it was your soothing vocal tones with some amazing cinemas all around you :)

@jnasty192st 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing review!

@RobertOrtiz1015 4 жыл бұрын

Subscribed!!! Thanks for a very informative video! I am currently looking for my first dual sport and this video is helping! I think hahaha

@HermitDaVlog 8 жыл бұрын

Sooo good. Looking more pro every week. The only thing I take exception to is that drag race. I don't think that guy on the WR250R can use a clutch to save his life.

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+Hermit DaVlog I thought he did pretty good! We'll have to get him out here again and do a rematch :)

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+Hermit DaVlog but this time we'll do it between the WR250R and the WR250F :)

@rdeleon0360 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! great explanation! thanks for all the info! wr250 might be the bike for me🤦‍♂️ my first dual sport!, at 60 years.

@towerrigger 8 жыл бұрын

Another amazing video from Everide. Thanks man

@generaldistrust 7 жыл бұрын

excellent review! looks like it took much to produce and is highly appreciated for doing all this for the public to see! one thing, in more than a few times the music overshadows the voice-over in a way that it was hard to follow the words so please take into account.. I at least hope you would.. I say that as a sound engineer :) respect guys!!!

@PistonSlap 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. I believe the guys at Suzuki could come out with a win if they put a 6th gear in and maybe bump the displacement up to 450, but keep it mellow so were not servicing it all the time. If they really wanted to put the icing on the cake they could offer it in fuel injection and better suspension.

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+Piston Slap *Homer Simpson drooooooooooooooool

@skygames4032 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but Yamaha.

@darrenjackson6207 7 жыл бұрын

Good video bro. You seem like a real nice guy. Take care

@wadejohnson5447 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! I own a 1996 Suzuki DR350, which DOES have that 6th gear, and I love it! I've ridden the DRZ400, and enjoyed it. I will probably get one, eventually, but I will find it difficult to say goodbye to my wonderfully restored DR with it's cushy suspension and gear number 6. Great job!

@690ADV 6 жыл бұрын

That was a cool video liked it a lot, keep them coming

@MIKEMOSSGONNAFLOSS 8 жыл бұрын

Great Video Again!!!! Love the dog analogy! Drz400 for Life...

@williamweiler5294 8 жыл бұрын

Couldn't put it better, if it's hard or nearly impossible to pick up with a (minor) injury, consider a different bike. Love the channel Tyler!

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+William Weiler Thanks William!

@paulbro9377 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review. Thank you!

@jameschrisdavis 7 жыл бұрын

What an excellent video full of great information.

@frankmolloy9451 7 жыл бұрын

Much too biased - clearly stated at beginning , but the many points in WR favour are glossed over or even questioned as not worth it. My first bike was the 400S, so I should be biased, but I then picked up the WR250R 3 years later (now on plated Honda 250X) The WR is MUCH MUCH better in dirt riding, esp tight single track - the 25Lb weigh difference is huge, even though downplayed here, and the suspension is absolutely superior, esp on obstacle ascending or descending. Both are similar on the road, with the DRZ faster out of the start, but the WR more fun flickable. if truly 50/50 and not too technical, pick up an old DRZ that hasn't been used much - they are steals. If you really want to have more fun on the trails, go WR250.

@TheJuan_N_0nly 4 жыл бұрын

Well said sir..

@joytech23 4 жыл бұрын

I had to pick between the two (400E or WR250R) and I chose the 400E for a few reasons. My riding style is very relaxed so comfort was a real big deal for me. The DRZ is very much a "lazy man" bike. The DRZ is more stable at highway speed, the bike's extra torque and more "forgiving" suspension makes easy work of trails or obstacles so less energy is spent on fighting the bike. The DRZ's weight is quite high up, so if you hit a rock at a weird angle it's less likely to upset your balance and any deviation is easy to correct for. When I ride with mates, their bikes are very "playful" (YZ120 and WR450F), they always look busy, carefully picking lines. With the 400E I take a seat, point it "in the general direction" and request power from the engine.

@oldschoolgoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Ive owned both. Drz400 did better on trails .

@GeneralNOH 4 жыл бұрын

I think his end decision had a lot to do with the cost of bike, availability of parts and aftermarket. And obviously the power, a hopped up DRZ gets into the realm of mid 40hp. It can be difficult to even find a wr250r let alone at a good price. Youd have to be doing 70% dirt riding to really justify cost. the difference in price could be spent dialling in the DRZ suspension, you won't lose the weight but I'd guess a DRZ set up for your weight and riding habits is going to be better than the WR stock off the showroom floor or in whatever condition the previous owner had; even with the inherit benefits of the modern design Both great bikes, and im only watching because im having a hard time deciding which i like more. But simply due to availability and price ill probably wind up on the DRZ unless I sport a WRR at a killer price. The other thing is I already have a KDX which is far superior to both in off-road conditions and is a street registerable model but really no comfortable above about 50mph which is why i want a dualsport

@washuai 4 жыл бұрын

He did specify his bias. He pretty much stated all your points in the video and mostly agreed, even. (the 25 lbs, suspension, flickable). He made a different point about a WR obstacle disadvantage, though. I have a different bias, a 28" inseam (also, while my desires say dirt bias, reality says 2 hour highway commute bias). I agree with Liam that the price difference (eh used vs the new ones, lol) makes a big difference in having the extra $ to address related mods. wr250r 36.6 $6699 295 lbs drz400 35.04 - 36.81 $6799 317.5-321.9 lbs crf450l 37.8 😒 $10.4k 289 lbs 👀 I didn't realize so light, but excf territory. crf250l 34.4 5.5k - $6.3k 317.5 - 346.1 lbs xt250 31.9 $5199 291 lbs tw200 31.1 $4599 278 lbs dr200 33.3 $4,649 249 lbs ktm 390 adv 855mm aka 33.6614 in $6199 lower ground clearance & 348 lbs 😒 At my height, dr200 range vs xt250 FI & HP vs just accept the offroad limitations of the 390.

@MotoStrikerUnit7 8 жыл бұрын

great video ^^, thanks for making it looks like it toke a ton of work to put together O.o

@SLFYSH 8 жыл бұрын

-yeah, I'm sure he's turning these out in 10-15 min tops😉. Seriously, I'm really likening the style and format, and these are looking very professional! Well done!

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+SLFYSH Thanks guys!

@desertghost3056 8 жыл бұрын

Great video Tyler, Amen to the tractor factor, lower compression/redline, more durability. Just put a new set of Kenda Parker dt's on my 96 dr350SE. love my 6th gear. Now if I can just figure out what to do with the suspension. Guess i still have a little time. Still sloppy up here in the Salt lake area. Thanks for your channel.

@Newton253 8 жыл бұрын

Where's the rest of the multi-state trip? I see clips of it here and there in the videos. I really enjoy watching all the videos of the bikes bouncing around getting some air. Its my escape from work when I cant escape from work.

@lifewiththehamptons2191 8 жыл бұрын

If Yamaha made a WR400R it souls cost $8000-$9000. Putting it almost is KTM range. Which would be suicidal to there sales. And only then could it match the DRZ's power. Still far less that a KTM's. The biggest plus for the DRZ is it can be greatly improved both in power and suspension without breaking the bank. You can pick up a older DRZ for + or - $2000. Then if need be, pumper carb, full exhaust, and suspension for around $1000. I'm not talking Ohlins Suspension, but new fork springs and rear spring greatly improve the DRZ for offroad. So for around $3000 you can have a extremely offroad worthy dualsport that weighs around 320lbs and pumps out near 40hp at the rear wheel. That's a WINNER in my book!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the vidio's. Keep them coming.

@rodge911 6 жыл бұрын

Don't know where you can get anything for $2k. 10 year old DRZs go for over $4k, 15 year old ones go for over $3k.

@emce3ime_linuxtechaddict936 7 жыл бұрын

I'm right at 50/50 between these two bikes.

@haasjohn63 6 жыл бұрын

Great video top notch footage and production as well as the information. A real Pro!

@JacobRshepard 8 жыл бұрын

I was sent over to your channel by CDS. He said you put a lot of work into your videos and it really does show! Excellent video! I personally own a DRZ and I gotta say, for me, I think I made the right choice!

@jayden6317 5 жыл бұрын

Legend says that the man is still standing on his bike

@ThePr8head 8 жыл бұрын

Ok I've never ridden either of these bikes but have drooled on both. I have the inbetweener a Suzuki DR350SE. While it's not the best bike on either surface it's been the BEST BIKE I"VE EVER OWNED! My DR350 loves whatever I throw at it. It doesn't like 85 mph all day long but neither do I. We pick the nastiest back roads we can find and try to get lost and me and Suzi just love it. I would give my left nut for an Africa Twin but I think honestly small displacement bikes really are more fun! Wring her for all she's worth!!! It's all about the BRRAAAPP!!!

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+ThePr8head Ahhhh yeah! Some would argue that the DR350 is the best of both bikes!

@hereticthanatos2277 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, always love seeing this kinda stuff from you! I love the honest reviews, honestly your klr vs v-strom helped me decide to ride my current V-strom 650. So I'm sure there are those who value an opinion that isn't saying "this is better because of the stat sheet, this is better for these reasons, while the other is better for these reasons" But I am in the debate on using a duel sport or my strom for RTW so this type of stuff rather interests me personally.

@eveRide 8 жыл бұрын

+Jack Cross Ahhhh man even considering a strom RTW makes my heart flutter. That is dreamville stuff for me!