Having owned a DRZ for 7 years, you did a good assessment of its abilities. I believe the DRZ and DR650 are a blank canvas to build the bike you want.

"Offroad you dont want big fat tires..." Sir, the TW-200 would like a word with you.

the official bike of "DO A WHEELIE"

How dare you ride that bike and not even do a single wheelie

The reason the front brake feels weak on the road is because that model DRZ400 is primarily an offroad bike. If you installed a front brake that had good power on the street it would be sketchy as all hell offroad with zero feel and no ability to modulate in loose slippery conditions. The DRZ400SM comes with a larger rotor that gives decent stopping power on the street because it's primary duty is on the street with sticky tires

Bought myself a black drz at 53 years of age and still have her at 60.

Yammie: I really don’t want to drive this on the highway. Me: I take my Honda cbr 125r on the Highway doing 70 downhill at redline😂

Hey yam. All you need to do is put a seat concepts seat on the drz and wham! You can ride all day. Seat concepts makes the best seats on the market

I live in Boise, ID and just bought a DRZ400 about a year ago. It has been the perfect bike for me. I live right next to the mountains and desert so i wanted something i could explore on but still commute to work on. It has accomplished those goals and more! It's a bike that isn't the best at any one thing but it's good for everything! What I really like about the DRZ is that its so simple. There isn't a single part of the bike i would feel uncomfortable working on.

Today I just picked up a 2019 DRZ400e with less than 300 kilometers on the clock. It almost looks showroom. What a cool bike and idea for going to work or riding the trails in the central Aussie desert.

I'm really liking my klx 250 with all the mods. It's awesome. Most say its lame but break it in right and change the oil and it runs better every time. 2500 miles and it's a blast.

about breaks for dual sport, you don’t want strong brakes on off roads because you have mostly loose dirt and gravel or slippery mud. hard braking will leave you vulnerable for instability off-road. do not look for strong brakes among dual sports on highways

In Australia they specifically use DRZ400’s for the motorcycle adventure tours. They take those DRZ’s through dense environments with the most extreme terrain. I’ve seen them take DRZ’s through four feet of water to cross rivers created by monsoons. Those bikes are unkillable, and will go anywhere. Btw you guys need to get a Yamaha TW200 for a giveaway. I’d love to see you get to experience how awesome it is off-road, and I’d love to win one of those. Also a Tenere 700 would be my dream bike! Thanks for all the content, and take care guys.

I went with the SM version (bigger brakes, upside down forks) and before it was delivered had a set of 18/21" dirt rims/tires for 15 minute swap outs with the supermoto wheels...after a swap for a 4 gallon tank, this is easily my most used bike and top two favorites, only bested by my R1200GS which is not a fair comparison! The DRZ is Fun As Hell in supermoto or trail bike form!!!

I feel like there's something to say about how much fun you can have for your dollar with even a slow cheap bike vs cars (or trucks)...

Finally riding a something close to an offroad bike

In an off road environment, you should stand up almost all the time, like only sit to corner. Also grip the frame with your knees,.

Who needs ABS when you have weak brakes...

you don't want a strong grabby front brake on a bike meant to be ridden in loose environments.

“I can still see this car, so clearly the DR-Z can do something right.” Never underestimate the road capabilities of a 400-650 class dirt bike. Especially a supermoto. In tight urban settings they’re almost unbeatable.

Man almost saw The Yam boy wipe out 6:52

You can significantly improve the front brake by fitting a stainless steel braided line, and changing the compound of the pads. Neither is an expensive upgrade. I installed the ACT wide ratio gears and with the bored and stroked engine it easily cruises at 75mph all day, then I go offroad. It’s not perfect, but it’s not bad either

PapaYamm: *gulps*3x Me: water! drink some water goddangit!

I am with you,. I have owned a lot of bikes. And ridden several more, Goldwing, sportbikes muscle cruisers and now I own a DRZ 400 and I absolutely love it and I'm 55 years of age, and out of shape!

I’d imagine steel braided lines and better pads up front would help.

The only thing i don't like about the DRZ400 is not having a 6th gear

Couple off-road tips. When it gets rough , stand up. Throttle is your savior and get a hydration backpack ! 👌?👍!✌!

Just got my 2007 yamaha 650 v-star on Saturday, all I need to do now it get the tags. Can't wait to finally join the two wheel family. Don't worry, I'll wave to all you sport guy's 😂.

Tip if you're buying at new from the dealer and you're over 200 lb. At the end of making your deal once the price has been set throw in the fact that you want the rear suspension stiffened to match your weight. Geometry on this bike makes a huge difference in its handling both on and off road. As far as customizing if you're a bigger guy like me you will need mirrors that come out wider unless you just want to look at your shoulder and chest. Power modifications include what the video producer specified. There's basically three things you can do. I did an aftermarket exhaust which did make a noticeable difference and I also have the carburetors jetted mostly because I live here in Colorado at altitude. I have not done what they called a six pack which is a different air intake system. I've heard that it does make a difference but not hugely.

love my DRZ 400S, I bought this brand new in 2007 for $5200 out the door. I made some of the standard mods and it runs great! I have no problem passing the newer bikes on trails and is more comfortable too. It has great passing power on the freeway even in the top gears, although I still wish that it had that 6th gear. The bike has never failed me yet it is very reliable.(Come on Suzuki! Update the bike just a little and you might have a second renaissance on your hands). By the way, I ride 65 mph+ pretty comfortable.

The drz is fine at 70mph. Yeah its topped out, but make sure it's got clean oil and flog it. Rejet the carb and get your suspension valves and springs tuned and it makes the bike even better. I commute on my drz year round on highways but I do wish for a bigger bike for road trips.

13:05 Yammie subtly lets us know he’s ballin out of control.

Those gulps, get yourself hydrated man lol

14:12 I've had my DRZ since 2006.... I STILL try to grab 6th gear!

It's a modular brake made to be able to brake hard off-road,

Dang sir yammster your getting so much better at off-road riding!!! Keep shredding the gnar!!! And keep it rubber side down except when popping mega dank nooners!!!!!!

Yammie, gets giveaway bikes, is having regrets about running the DRZ Also Yammie: I LOVE IT! After first ride

please do the right mods do this bike. FCR39 carb upgrade, full exhaust and jetted properly! Its a completely different bike

it’ll do 90 all day, don't worry about the RPMs. I don't really care that much about the 6th gear, but what the bike really needs to be good on the highway is a windscreen. You get used to the high revs.

I have a stock 2009 CRF230L that I use to commute to work everyday on 60mph roads, and It does ok...for a dirt bike on the highway. It’s nimble enough in the twisties, but a windy day is your enemy, and good luck passing cars! 😂

The gulps, LMAO! Nate killed it on this one😂😂

Yammie: Oh look a GTR GTR: Oh look a DRZ... Seeya! Yammie: Bye Dad!

I've been waiting for this!

I wish they would still sell those in Europe. Just love that bike so much

I'm very excited about this bike. Nobody should be upset about it sucking on the highway. It's a dirt bike with headlights!

First of all, you are the best motorcycle reviewer on KZfaq I've seen and I have seen many. I own one of these and I'm going to post a bunch of comments.

I Acquired a 2005 version of this bike back in 2015 with only 500 miles on it. I'm 51 years old and I grew up riding leader bikes. I've owned ZX11, R1, interceptors etc etc. Then I got this motorcycle and it is far and away my favorite motorcycle I have ever owned. However the reviewer is correct. 55 miles per hour is your top comfortable speed on the highway. It is very comfortable up to that speed but quickly becomes nerve-wracking beyond it. The people you see doing road trips on these bikes have changed their front sprocket and rear chain ring to make it more Highway friendly. I wasn't willing to give up the off-road capability. But then Suzuki why can't you just put one more stinking gear in that box. Based on the design of the bike regardless of gearing it's still is not comfortable over 70 miles per hour. The bike will do well over 90 miles per hour as is but you're pushing high RPM and you feel like you're in serious danger when you're doing it. As far as being a city bike, it's incredible. I put Kenda 80 Street 20 Road style tires on it and it rides so nice around town but those kenda's still do great in every off-road situation aside from deep mud and deep sand. They actually grab rocks way better than Nobbies and do fine in dirt. as far as power I am 6 foot 2 260 lb and I've never had a complaint about power. Remember most of my bikes have been super high-power bikes so for me to say that is a real endorsement to this motorcycle.

That was good, except for some of the audio. I'm happy to see you have caught the bug for dirt. You need to start taking some low speed falls though. Noobie dual sport riders drop their bikes A LOT ! Once you get to the point that dropping the bike doesn't bother you any more, the frequency of falls should start to decline. Put some hand guards on bikes you take off road so that you don't have to replace levers all the time. (The DRZ also needs case savers.) I think you might have given another shout out to eveRide who seems to have been an influence on you here, Thanks for the video!

Rolls over things so easily, logs, baby heads(is that an off-road term) and stuff

What you are describing is exactly why I bought a DR650 new last year . Who pays for shipping the giveaway bikes , just wondering how that works . I don't see how anyone would complain about a few hundred dollar to a grand shipping on a free new bike . Anyway thanks for the video and now you're hooked on Dual Sports , lol .

You should ride a 125 2stroke

I feel like he's going to buy one for himself, if you want traction off road grab some Kenda K760's and make sure you get rim locks so you can run lower tire psi atleast for the rear. If you get SM wheels it definitely opens up its ability to ride the roads, that's why everyone usually gets a second set of wheels for these. Change the pads out and get braided lines and the brakes will feel 10x better. Definitely put a real skid plate on there and get some guards, dumping it over in the dirt or the road will protect atleast the weakest parts for the most part. Dirt is where I started, on a 100cc 2 stroke dual sport and I went everywhere which is the best part of bikes like these

“You don’t want a fat tire off-road” - TW200 Has left the chat.

I really want that Suzuki Dr 400 I have a suzki Dr 200 and I love it as a female it's a great book to start on when you get your license for the first time. I can't get enough of ridding my suzki Dr 200 but im ready to graduate to a suzki Dr 400

Keep the DRZ! Or at least get another one! I wanna see you build one.

The front break is designed for off road and not slipping out on you in dirt, mud, gravel, etc.

I have a drz400s that's great fun around town and light/medium trail riding, but also have a v strom 1000 that's 10x better choice for highway and extended road trips (plus reallllly light trail riding).

this actually made me like my 1982 honda xl500r even more lol. its my first bike and ive got about 500 miles down. i love it. its a man maker though kickstart only.. lol

One of the best bikes I ever owned. Mine was a 'tin tank' road version (no-longer available sadly), and made ok power, especially with all the restriction removed. The bike shop I bought mine from fettled the carb for me for free). It still wasn't super fast (159kph flat out) but it was really fun. Currently riding a DR650.

Glad to see you enjoying the dirt and expressing that joy it’s a whole other experience that’s hard to explain till you try it. 👍🏻 bikes are like golf clubs each is a tool meant for something specific....off road you should be a lot more on your back break and less front.

Put a wind screen on it and Change out the front fender you can ride this bike 70 mph all day long. Is it as nice as a KTM790 on the highway? No but going over a mountain pass to get to a trail is an awesome experience one I recommend as a must to understanding this bike. Another is riding an intermediate graded trail up the rest of the mountain

The DRZ400 and DR650 are both really great bikes, you can build them up how you want them.

I had a Honda 996 Superhawk for years, then a Honda 919 street bike. I bought a used WR250R and it's straight up changed my life. Riding off-road is so much fun! But, you have to be prepared for a flat and repairs on the trail, ask me how I know.. So worth it, I'll never not own an off-road motorcycle from now on

just another great video from yammie noob

After riding a dual sport in Colorado and California I see how people think DRZs are great all around bikes. Their two lane highways are just lower speed. Now in Texas the DRZ is a bit scary when every one is driving 80mph. From big oilfield trucks to old cowboys heading to their ranches. It needs a sixth gear.

New yammie video! 🔥🔥

pickup some supermoto wheels for this thing aswell

Our mans needed some water during the intro so bad LMFAO

On road riding at freeway speeds: It needs a 6th gear! Offroad - Ditch the Deathwing tires and the big mirrors.

Very nice bike, love your videos!

The s model will brake just fine with the SM model rotor and caliper bracket swap. Just have to be a bit picky on trail with the larger rotor hanging lower.

Picking mine up tomorrow

Great video man 👍

Stick a fcr carb on it and the 3x3 air box mod and it'll make closer to the power the more aggressive E model makes. Also can confirm helps with the dank nooners

He is stoked!!!

Great riding.

Should put a skid plate on it. Also, look into seat concepts. I love my seat concepts replacement seat! It's so much more comfortable than the stock seat

Love my drz400sm 2019 with off road tires

Aye yo clammie I love your videos

I have a DRZ400 and only complaint is that I would like a 6th gear.

You just gotta hook me up with that sweet Dr. Z!!!

My first bike! Love it!

someone give this man a DR650

Nice ride. Where is this trail at? Assuming this is around Bee Cave

I know you say it's crazy what the DRZ can do offroad but I would wager that my CR125 would destroy the DRZ in offroad. A CR125 at least for me was easy mode. You barely had to touch the clutch. Sorry I don't mean to one up you I apologize I did buy a DRZ400 yesterday and still haven't driven her offroad let alone in the street I can't wait!

would love to see a yammie n00b cruise up to the pacific northwest take that mototrek guys adv riding class. and youtuber colab that shit

Wish I could enter the page keeps on saying this site is not found😢wanted a bike for 3 years now and still don't have one due to personal seasons and banks are full of s#&t really wish I had a bike , im learning alot from you yammie your my favorite youtuber giving my great tiped to ride a bike thanks man keep up the good work

Got this exact bike this summer as my first road bike.. your review is spot on. Its offroad potential while being road legal is why i got it! Coming from dirtbikes and quads I'm not disappointed.

Never ridden a dual sport but wouldn’t smaller = better? If they aren’t good after 55mph anyway, why not have the smaller and lighter 200-250cc for better off-road capability?

Spammy cube! I just got my endorsement and I need a good budget bike! I know what to look for, but you should still do an "It Came From Craigslist" in San Diego because there's a lot weird stuff out here

Yammi got bit by the DP bug ! LOL. I was bit over 50 yrs ago, starting with a yam. Mini 60 enduro through the 400 enduro and finished my off-road riding with the big XRL 650. Dead on assessment, they do suck on the highway but shine when a trail pops up.

*_EAT_* *_SLEEP_* *_REPEAT_* 🔁

The supermoto would be better for road use. Comes with better front brakes, inverted forks , supermoto wheels and longer gearing.

The added negative is the speedometer is nearly 8mph fast.

OH damnnNN I LOVE THIS NEW VID YES YES EYS

Rode to Cali. A 1600 mine trip doing about 75 the whole time. Didn't effect bike at all. Sounds rough but it's all good.

I done a lot of research and even did a demo ride last summer on a DRZ and fell in love. Unfortunately the motor in my truck blew and had to go buy a car which has put my DRZ purchase on hold for another couple years. Sucks....

I live in Vietnam and drive a 150cc dual sport but really want a bigger and better bike. There are a few DRZ's. I would definitely switch out the instrument cluster for a Trail Tech unit.

300lbs is heavy AF for a dual sport these days. The KTM 500EXC-F is 259lbs

This one....gulp...I’d like to win!