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I bought a XR650R back in 2001. I've ridden the hell out that bike. Never had a problem with the bike.

Ideal, im 6'2 and just bought a drz 400 😆 Thanks for putting my mind at ease, great video.

I bought a 2020 DRz400 earlier this month... So far I'm loving the thing, its a fantastic dual-sport \ light ADV 👍

The DRZ is the best DS/lightadv bike one can get. optional kickstarter is cool and you dont see that anymore. I know you can bump start the bikes but kick start is a nice option to be able to add to the bike. The suspension is decent and fully adjustable which is amazing. I never found the not having a 6th gear or fuel injection to be an issue. Frankly i prefer to have the bike carburated. I also own a DR650 and truly between the two bikes i dont need anything else in my garage.

@davidminshew8740

5 ай бұрын

Which you like better, dr650 or drz400 and why? Thanks

Such sick bikes... I've got mine listed right now and am having second thoughts after watching tbis

i have a drz 400 e 2009 model its a bit heavy but good fun. you done a great reveiw. i also have a KTM300 exc tpi. and a dr650 . your so right bikes bring happyness to people. safe riding mate

Thanks for this video. On the strength of this video and several others I bought one and even made my own video! All the best from the UK.

Good review on the DRZ400. Watched all the way to the end.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support kurt!

Great stuff m8, I’m picking up a 06 drz400 tomorrow, I’m a little small for the bike, but I’m gonna keep it forever is my plan, should be a blast 💙💛🤍

i'm so glad your buddy finally put his kick stand up before he smoked everyone :) that was scaring the crap outta me!!!

This is one of the (many) videos I watched before getting a DRZ 400. Thanks for the advice... Best wishes from the UK. F

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, hope it helped you in your journey.

Picking up a brand new DRZ400s tomorrow and i'm stoked! This will be my first dual sport so I am sure I have plenty to learn. This was a really nice video with great info.

@Merc399

Жыл бұрын

dude same boat! grabbed mine a few months ago. awesome thing is how much more capable the bike will be than you at first and you get to grow into it. i still am. and as you get better you can mod it with a 3x3/rejet, open up the header with a new full exhaust, throw a k&n washable air filter in there and youll wake youre bike up dude. then from there you can increase compression bore and stroke as youre looking for more oomph all for cheaper than getting a new bike!

@machupikachu1085

3 ай бұрын

How do you like it?

@porterhouse317

2 ай бұрын

@@machupikachu1085 It's been great. I don't have as many miles on it as I thought I would but there is plenty of exploring to be done still in my area.

Good vid man !!!

great video!

this is a great video

Had a drz400s for 5 years and 26k miles when i sold it. Bike was running perfect. I do myself and keep up with all the maintenance . Im 5'7 with a 30 inch inseam only had a 1" low seat and was ok. A few thing that must be done on the drz, gear lever as a sharp corner, file it down/round it up. Case saver are a must. Radiator guards, "free power mod" (5 years with oem battery and still no issues) the swingarm pivot bolt MUST be removed and grease as soon as you can, when i did mine my bike was only 1 year old, living in Vegas (very little rain) and i never use a pressure washer, yet, some corrosion had started.

Really enjoy your informative videos

@MotorcyclesOffroad

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

5’6” drz rider here, SM model with a set of 21” 18” wheels to swap out for trail riding. Growing up riding a KTM 125 I didn’t find the height to bother me too much. Yes it’s a heavy brute for a dirtbike, but it handles the single track fairly well if you ride quick enough. If you’re short with experience on dirt bikes, don’t knock the old drz, it is more than capable, just know it’s a 1 foot down kinda bike for us short fellas.

@machupikachu1085

3 ай бұрын

I have the same set up. I think I will switch back to my 17" rims with dirt tires tho. I feel like skinny front tire does not have near enough traction now. plus, it is squirlier with that tiny contact patch. Your experience or thoughts?

@WheelieBad

2 ай бұрын

@@machupikachu1085 if you’re riding dirt roads, the 17s are nice with aggressive tread. But for trails I love the Pirelli mt21 on my 21/18 setup. If dirt roads are your jam though, I don’t think the 21/18 is necessary

@machupikachu1085

2 ай бұрын

@@WheelieBad I ended up switching back to my 17's. I do almost exclusively desert riding where it's deep sand, hardpack or hill climbs. People get fatty tires for the desert so I just put my 17's back on. I run an mt21 up front and a dsport rear. It's way more stable on and off road. Give it a try if you are feeling kooky.

@WheelieBad

Ай бұрын

@@machupikachu1085 I ditched my drz for a crf. But that set up on sand makes perfect sense. To be honest I didn’t know there was an mt21 in a 17. I bet that’s a cool lookin setup!

Very informative. Thank you

@MotorcyclesOffroad

10 ай бұрын

No problem thanks for watching.

exhaust sounds good and i see you did the key relocate. nice dude

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

yeah the cables are short when you raise the bar but it is an easy fix.

I’ve owned 3 drz400’s. Well one was a KLX400 but we all know that’s just a disguise. The best bike I ever owned. Great review. 👍🏻

Good stuff! Thanks Brother.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

You didn't mention the fact that the E model has higher compression and different cams as well. That, in addition to the FCR carb are the reasons for the power increase. I got my '01 E model 7 years ago. It was mint and still had the original tires with a full Yoshimura exhaust. I rode the snot out of it almost every week until this January when I found a great deal on a KTM 500, but the DRZ will stay as a backup or loaner bike.

Had a 2007 drz 400 sm with knobby twinduro tires miss that bike !!! loved it

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Sounds fun!

Thank you for your review. I just bought a 2005 DRZ400S with 8500 miles on it for $2600. I hope I got a decent deal. I know nothing about this bike in that I ride a KLR650. Great video for overall knowledge of this bike

Thats the bike I am leaning towards. I'm just over 6' 200lbs the new 300's the Honda and Kawasaki I will look at also. It looks like you were riding at Lost Trails the tunnel gave it away. Thanks for the video.

I have a DR-Z 400 S and installed lowering links because I'm only 5 foot 7 and it made a world of difference. They are cheap and easy to install for all the shorter stature riders out there

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

What did you do for the front?

@dfxdarrell6734

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad I haven't changed the front at all actually, I left it as is and it handles fine. I guess you could drop the triple clamps down on the forks a bit, maybe that's worth a try. The seat is now 2 inches lower so I can almost flat foot both feet at the same time. Just readjust the headlight down and away you go!

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

@@dfxdarrell6734 Ahh ok I was just wondering because lowing the rear and having the front stock will make it steer slower.

@WilkoLV

11 ай бұрын

​@@MotorcyclesOffroadI have the same mod with the lower links, plus a lower seat because 5ft9 with 28inch legs. Used to ride it stock with standard seat, was a bit difficult but it now feels more planted at the rear and the steering is still PLENTY quick enough and doesn't feel heavy to steer and feels better on err 'high speed corners' and way better braking performance because you don't almost roll over the front anymore even when using both brakes, and I use the rear brake really quite hard which has occasionally made the rear slide left to right but is easily controlled and not scary at all when used in conjunction with the front brake and a little clutch/throttle when slowing to a stop (with road tyres). Don't try sliding the rear on a road with knobbies, baaaad things will happen as it feels sketchy and unpredictable AF..

Awesome review! I am a beginner rider and I have a 06 YZ 125 thinking of upgrading to it drz next summer, i’m in the New Jersey area I’m wondering where do you usually go riding? I noticed you went to lost trails awesome spot to ride!

I love my drz400.

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Dude...great video and thanks for the information. How would think this bike would be for just logging road exploring around the Northwest US?!

Nice! Im retiring my tured 86xl250r, and getting a DRZ400 beginning of next month. I've watched alot of reviews on different bikes etc last few weeks. Only decision is, do i buy a used, moded, kitted out one for ½ thenprice of a new stock 2023 with warrenty off the show room floor! Lol I got qouted 9200$ cuz Canada.. everything cost more than USD.. 🤣 (Pretty sure ima just go used, and found a good deal on a gem of a bike. Hopefully its still for sale when I can afford it in a couple weeks!😂) Great vid! Enjoyed it. Id love to go ride that terrain!

Great video. I just bought an XR150L for some light trail riding but I think the DRZ400 will be my next upgrade. Where were you riding in the video? Looks like Florida or Georgia. I am near Ocala National Forest and can't wait to get out there.

Nice review and great footage out on the trail! I really want to get a DRZ!

Fantastic advice! I ride a CRF300L, and recently did a long off road group ride with 8 DRZ400 riders. I was impressed by the bike and the type of guy who buy them. However, I realize now that I am too short and old for a DRZ. Rode a KLR650 recently too, same deal, and it’s HEAVY! I’ll ride off into the sunset on the CRF, or maybe move over to a Versys 300x that I rode recently, wonderful (and very capable/comfortable) bike for milder off roading. My other bike is a 2019 CRF1000A.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear you getting out there, I love how many older guys are still out here riding. I have yet to ride a Versys 300 but I think its a cool little bike, its a super small twin right? Also if you are an older rider I dont know if you have seen it but I made a video just for you, and the benefits of riding while older. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y3570LqQe5nSf9Y.html

@PeterVred

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad Yes, it's a little twin! The Versys revs high , as you might have noticed in the Fortnine review of it. They poke fun at the "200 tiny explosions per second" sound of the bike. Some truth there, but I LOVED the way it handled on and off road and was stunned by how much more control and confidence I had on it, off road, compared to my CRF300L. The Versys is Smooth and silky. It feels like a tiny super-light version of my Africa Twin. Only drawback is the low clearance, but it did not get in my way on some reasonably sketchy backroads in central Illinois. Maybe not good for the Ophir Pass.

@PeterVred

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad and YES, I watched your video for older guys (I'm 70), and really enjoyed them. Saw a few of your videos when I first got back into riding, on the AT in 2020. (The wrong bike for a beginner, of sorts. Bought it sight unseen because of the price, and unavailability of a T7. I also didn't get to test ride the AT...big mistake)

I watched the whole video, so much excellent information. I'm strongly leaning towards a used DRZ 400 for my first bike

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Ай бұрын

How tall are you?

@Shade_Tree_Mechanic

Ай бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad I'm 6'2"

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Ай бұрын

@Shade_Tree_Mechanic well I think it is a great bike, overall you will have a lot of fun.

I’m 6 foot two. I watched the whole thing.👍🏼

Good review and worthy of a full length watch for sure. Riders are always going to be all over the place when weighing in on what’s best however longevity does have its points. I’ve been riding an 06 DR 650 for over a dozen years and can pretty much check off all the points made on the DRZ as well. Have you done a side by side comparison of these two bikes? I looked hard at the DRZ way back when however leaned to the DR for an even more basic and simpler bike than the Z. Air cooled is always king of simple vs water in my opinion. The other huge plus for both bikes is aftermarket availability. It is so easy to economically customize these bikes to fit like a glove. With a few steeds in the barn I am always amazed how big a smile my DR brings me when I’m on her. Keep up the good work and great success with your goals👍

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and no I have not had a DR650. Though I should be testing one in the near future. I am.selling my Tenere 700 to get my hands on a larger group of bikes for testing.

@normspafard261

Жыл бұрын

Cool, look forward to your impressions once you get some time on a DR. If your ever in the North Georgia area let me know. I’ll put you on my personal favorite for a test ride😉

@Merc399

Жыл бұрын

dude i want to want a DR650 so bad lol. living in the city and being an engineer my last air cooled bike had me stressed out in traffic even though i love the simplicity. plus i ride hard. like very hard 24/7 with no off switch which leaves me burning up oil on air cooled bikes after a few hours of operation. then i start overthinking the build up and want to do a flush lol... plus i liek the fully adjustable showa inverted forks plus the 320mm front brake the drz comes with. and you can etch more hp out of the platform with engine mods than the 650

I watched till the end

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you for your support.

Love the DRZ, was very close to getting one over my WR250R.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

I believe you also get the E model as street legal, is that correct?

@AusMoto

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad yep, that’s right!

@fairbanksairriders

Жыл бұрын

And the reason I am installing a 39mm carb with bigger jets and hot cams on my DRZ400-S is because of emission standards in the U.S. is that correct? Oh yeah gears too had to be replaced from 15-44 to 14-48 for better wheelies. :-)

The continent of Australia would agree that it is a great machine. I think their military still uses them.

@lachlancannard

Жыл бұрын

Coppers still use them too.

Great video! Actually, I think the SM may be the better buy. Better on the street, better components, shorter seat height, and you can still put off road tires on there and tear it up. Cheers!

It’s as relevant today as it was 20 years ago. I bought a new one last year and love it. If it had efi and six gears the price would be the thing everyone would bitch about. Love it for what it is and go flog it in the woods for the next 15 years.

@gregjetnikoff7124

Жыл бұрын

No excuse for a carby and 5 gears anymore. The carb model HAS to disappear sooner or later because of emmissions and fuel consumption.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

If it was that same price with 6 gears and FI it might be one of the best dual sports to buy value wise. I would definitely buy one for an adventure bike conversion.

Hey, my names Andrew too my first bike is a xr250r and Im Now thinking of getting a drz400s. wanting it for comuting and trips up north to my buddy's property. Great video

@MotorcyclesOffroad

2 ай бұрын

Haha we are twins, that was also my first bike

They also come with adjustable suspension Worth noting and checking out before swapping entirely :)

@MotorcyclesOffroad

11 ай бұрын

Solid point! thank you.

the drz doesn't have 5 gears because it's old, suzuki used 6 speeds in bikes that needed 6 gears long before the drz came along. the drz has 5 gears because it has the torque to pull 5 gears and 6 would be slower. the notion that a 6th gear would be an extra gear is not typically the case theres only so much room for taller or lower ratios there comes a point where tooth size or shaft spacing becomes an issue. for example the drz250, crf250,crf300 all have 6 speeds but all have lower top speeds than the drz400. efi will give you better cold start running and better fuel economy, there is no efi dual sport bikes available that compensate for altitude people are equating open loop or speed density efi to closed loop efi. it's not fuel injected it doesn't need a fuel gauge it has reserve, a tank sender + wiring is just a waste of money and extra weight. it has a rev limiter it doesn't need a tacho. E models don't have a fan they will only overheat if you aren't moving, they don't if you are. E models have been in continuous production from 00-23 in street legal trim with a full subframe lights and indicators so you're specifically talking about north america where restrictive laws prevented the E model being street legal. oil in frame is not rare or strange, and the dry sump motor is for extra performance and more oil capacity. the drz is a far superior bike to the 300l especially for adventure riding where the 300 has some huge negatives like atrocious suspension, heavier weight and poor design and quality eg the air filter which needs a bunch of screws removed to get to a paper panel filter. by contrast the drz suspension never needs to be changed to something else only sprung and valved for the riders weight and usage. and the only required modifications are for comfort or luggage. the cape york edition E model already comes new with protaper bars,grips, barkbusters, radiator guards, bashplate and exhaust baffle

@petrosspetrosgali

Жыл бұрын

And let’s not forget about the stock cv carby that does not really care about elevation.👍🏼

Ok. The stock carb on the S is great! I bought my drz new in flagstaff so I had been riding it at 6,500 to 9,000 feet of elevation. I recently moved to sea level and have had to do zero carb tuning. The CV carbs rock!

@tieoneon1614

11 ай бұрын

I just sold an E model with the pumper, and picked up a mint KLX400 version {same as S} with the CV carb and agree! Its so much smoother but with the typical Yoshi and airbox mods its got almost as much snap with only 1/4 more throttle turn than the pumper. I prefer it and was wondering how it was with elevation. How about temperature??

@petrosspetrosgali

11 ай бұрын

@@tieoneon1614 I haven’t ridden it in really cold temps, but it starts and runs well below freezing at 6,700 feet.

@tieoneon1614

11 ай бұрын

@@petrosspetrosgali thanks, lol dont think Id be riding in weather under 40 degrees...on purpose at least but I remember how the mnts were. A few miles could mean 20 degrees

My buddy has a KLR650, Its a handful in some tuff terrain. He just bought a DRZ, he thinks its as light as a feather. Just depends on what ur used to as to weather or not you have problems with the weight or not. I ride a T7, but I've been riding dirt a long time so its no big deal to me, all I'm saying is weight is relative, one mans big rock is another mans feather.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

11 ай бұрын

For the most part I agree. Thanks for the comment

I'm gonna be getting a drzs soon, throwing a lectron carb and ACT gears in it and calling it a day. Much higher 5th gear, and no more carby tuning or issues, not to mention its still a lot lighter than most other dual sport bikes at or larger engine size (so not the crf300l and klx300). Also not to mention, this bike still has much better suspension than most other lower cost (sub 10k) dual sport bikes.

@machupikachu1085

3 ай бұрын

Consider the Smart carb II as well. I heard it may be better than the Lectron. Cheers!

I’ve ridden the drz for thousands of miles in deep, hot florida sand. I haven’t even had to add a drop of coolant and never had an overheat. At 18000 miles, it will runs the same, as reliable as a pair of pliers, with only oil changes, filter cleaning, etc.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

10 ай бұрын

Cool! Glad you're has served you well.

2:12 funilly enough the DRZ-E is the most powerfull out of the three, and is sold road legal in aus. Also, that pic u used for the DRZ400E is actually a drz 125. lol

fuel injected vehicles create lag between the throttle and the rear wheel response not carburetors. often people will convert their bikes to carb to remove the lag (model has to be compatible) if youre experiencing a lag in the throttle response that comes from an incorrectly jetted carberetor or improperly set throttle cable. the lag is created by the electronic processing of the throttles position through the sensor btw

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

I have heard this thrown around before but I have not found any solid evidence on the subject. I have always felt FI is much more responsiveanecdotally.

@tieoneon1614

11 ай бұрын

EFI is 100% faster throttle response. Problem is a lot of offroad bikes with EFI have jerky throttles cuz of it. Coming from EFI dual sports I actually really like the CV carb on the S model cuz its so smooth with the power delivery at low rpm. It does seem to stall easier though not having fuel sprayed electronically and relying on vacuum.

Great review. At 2:54 the weight is wrong on the yellow DR, it should read 288lbs not 388lbs.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Ahh damn, a typo

@jamnuska

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad Review the DR650 Bush Pig and all will be forgiven.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

@@jamnuska haha yeah, I'm selling my tenere 700 and the DR650 is a bike I'm interested in picking up for review.

FYI. You used the DRz125 for you pic of the E. Different engine and notice the drum rear brake? Just FYI. But with mods, this bike can be ridden by all hieghts. I know a 5foot tall girl who rides one. Im 5'8" tall. 30 inch inseam and have put over 50,000 miles on mine. Change gears and 80 mph is the sweet spot on this bike. 15/41 gears are best for highway use. Smooth as butter at 80 mph. Swap gears and single track with the best of them. But nailed the carb issues. I have a FCR 39mm in mine, runs like crap at 9200 feet, when its set for 0 to 4000 feet. Fuel injection is great. So far my bike finally left me in the woods ay just over 52,000 miles the stator went out in me....noticed at snow line at 4200 feet and miles from anywhere. Best bike i have ever owned in my 35 years of riding.

I wouldn't write off the SM model. Seems like a lot of people complain about the S model being too soft and they end up putting stiffer springs in. The spring rate on the SM model (for me) seems to handle some pretty chunky stuff. I'm glad I went with the SM model and got a set of 18/21 wheels. The 5 speed is really my only complaint making me want more.

@pucknhusker9426

Жыл бұрын

Sm is as good as the E and yep its got better springs than the S Depends on what you want it for.

@Merc399

Жыл бұрын

haha i kept the 17s and threw some fat knobbies on there i call it my TW400 xD

@machupikachu1085

3 ай бұрын

@@Merc399 LOL I did the same thing. Ddubs 4 life!

DRZ is a tank......I wiped out at 40mph on wet pavement last month...picked it up and Kept riding, LOL. Not a scratch on the bike itself!! Full wrap Bar protectors took the Slide and got burned down a bit, along with one Peg....also shifter got a bit Bent. But I couldn't believe I was able to ride off!......I've Totaled Street Motorcycles at much slower speeds. But I Bruised my hip, and hand a bit too........but yeah, I've crashed that Drz about 20 times off-road, and never broke anything, it's an absolute brick.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

How do you feel about the DR650?

donno if youll get to it. But, 5'9 experienced street rider trying to get into enduros, the drz is my prime choice but im shooooort what would you pick on that rough description

I've heard you mention a Suzuki DR 350 in other videos. I'm interested in that model of course for the 6 speeds and lighter weight compared to a DRZ. It looks like the perfect motorcycle for my area. But I question it's power on the highways. Would love to hear your take on the DR 350. I don't know anyone who's ever had one and I personally have never even seen one. I'm very curious about that model as it looks like it could be the Unicorn bike for my needs. Not that much about them on KZread.

@liberals_destroy_everythin2497

3 ай бұрын

I believe the DR 250/350 models had issues with hot starting. My two friends each bought one for a trip to baja. Hers always started no matter what. His would be almost impossible to start when hot. The issue was never resolved as far as I know. It is something to be aware of BEFORE you buy one.

LOVE IT

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice. Where is the tunnel?

3:27 3x3 mod also has to be done to the E model, not just the S. no real point doing it on the S either unless u swap the carb out.

@petrosspetrosgali

Жыл бұрын

What???? So just ignore the fact that you’re putting more air into the engine and not opening up its escape path?(exhaust) why would you need to change the carb? There’s no need

@WheelieBad

9 ай бұрын

3x3, exhaust and rejet the stock carb works like a charm.

Im 5'7" tall and I really want a DRZ400S, what can I do to make it manageable for my height?

I've owned 2 drz 400s and built them into incredible bikes , one of them I really regret selling. I ride a ktm 450 exc r now . To me there is only one downside to the DRZ and that is the weight , everything else can be perfected with aftermarket parts.

I dont see a pinned comment with the Amazon link. Thanks! Update: just found the link in the description :)

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks, I forgot to set it pinned

I came from a 1986 Yamaha XT 350. My new goddamn DR-Z is a Tesla compared the that

This bike with a six speed gearbox, EFI ( damn emissions BS) a tuneable ECU like what Yamaha does, in a lighter weight aluminum frame, and forks like SSS would be the four stroke I'd buy. For now, I'm sticking with my two's.

@petrosspetrosgali

Жыл бұрын

So you’re looking for a tenere

@coltonowens2742

Жыл бұрын

@@petrosspetrosgali Not only no, but hell no. Tenere is way to much adventure bike.

@petrosspetrosgali

Жыл бұрын

@@coltonowens2742 🤣that’s what you’d get if you fuel inject a drz and put a magic 6th gear on it….basically….

One other huge bonus with the drz - all made in Japan. The quality of other bikes made in India, thailand etc just don't compare.

Where are you riding?

Idk if youve been told but on screen at 2 min 55 sec into the video you have the E models weight at 388lbs

@MotorcyclesOffroad

4 ай бұрын

Yeah it was kinda like a typo.

Great woods bike .. that's why it didn't compete with the yz400f... maybe it started as motorcross motor then they were like nope

Had a 2007 drz 400s for about 5 years. Loved the bike and it was a blast with no problems. My only complaints are the high rpm's at 55mph or above and the rock hard seat. I'm getting old and would like to take longer trips. Getting ready to pull the trigger on a 2023 klr 650. I hope I'm making the right choice.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

11 ай бұрын

Man I will tell you, getting a DR650 for me was an amazing decision. The motorcycle is great, almost 100lbs less then the KLR.

@rticblue2843

11 ай бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad That's funny. I found a 2022 Dr 650 with 850 miles, seat concepts seat, and a jet kit. I just can't decide. I'll probably be on the road 60%.

@rticblue2843

11 ай бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad I just sold my honda vlx 600 bobber. So just about anything will be more comfortable than that. But I will say it was fun.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

11 ай бұрын

@rticblue2843 on the road 60%, hmm that makes it hard. You are really going to miss the ability of the DRZ when it comes to offroad. So how big is your budget lol? I Honest think the KTM690 adventure would be the unicorn bike for you. It is the perfect blend of on and off, it has 6 gears for the highway, the new ones are counter balanced well, and it has nicer service intervals compared to other KTMs. Also the seat height is 35" and only weights 350lbs with its 3.6gallon tank full.

@rticblue2843

11 ай бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad I hear that, that's a little out of my budget. Only looking to spend $6000 max. The KLR is on sale for $5800 new, and the Dr 650 is used for $5400. Thought about a ktm 390 adventure, or there's a used 2018 cf Moto Himalayan right next to me with under 1,000 miles for $4,500.

5'9" here, height will not matter. You figure it out.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

2 ай бұрын

This is true

What I really don't get is why can't Suzuki just add EFI to the DRZ400 and leave the rest the same? That is what Kawasaki did in 2018 with the KLX250. Switched from Carb to EFI. One of the biggest downsides for me with the DRZ-400 is that it is still carbed, and if I don't ride it at least every couple of weeks, the carb is gonna get gunked up. Not my idea of fun! This is one of the big reasons I prefer my CRF300L over any of the DRZs I have owned in the past. For me, the reliability of the CRF300L is way above and beyond the DRZ for the average person. I don't want to need to worry about taking apart my carb every few months if I don't ride for some reason. Also, as someone who owns multiple bikes, I may go for a while without riding any particular one! I just can not get over the carb... it is a deal breaker for me, and is the reason I will choose an EFI bike like the CRF300L every time. Great video and review as always.

@T.S.-eo7my

10 ай бұрын

I owned an XR250L with a CV carb too for 5 years that saw storage every winter. Ran Stabil in the gas tank a few rides prior to storage during late fall then put to bed with a full tank of treated gas. Started up no problems every time the following Spring. Sitting unused for a month or two is no big deal. Just be sure to keep a full tank to avoid condensation, and use the fuel petcock to run the motor dry before doing so.

@chrisjohns9631

9 ай бұрын

Just switch off the petcock and idle it to run out of fuel before parking it. No more gunk.

Should i be afraid og getting a drz400sm 2006 with 18k miles and has a full service history?

@reallifehardtruth4465

3 ай бұрын

Had a 04 in AZ. Bought it with 24000 mi. Sold it with 29500 mi when I moved to Alaska. No issues at all. Have a 2022 now.

im 5'6 do yall think i could comfortably ride this bike?

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Ай бұрын

You can ride anything, if your more on the new side tho you will find it intimidating and I would first start on an XT250.

The trans is a MX close ratio 5 speed {high 1st, close 2-5} THATS the problem. If i had a wide ratio 5 speed it would be less annoying. 14/47 offroad is junk trying to dual sport. 15/44 has 1st gear too tall for offroad. And most of the overheating issues is cuz they got an air bubble in the coolant, and need to just burp it out. Several vids on here how to.

Thanks I don’t think I’m sold

@machupikachu1085

3 ай бұрын

I'm glad no one has purchased you yet. Cheers!

Only constructive criticism is - video should have gone longer.🏁

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Haha well thank you, and thanks for watching that long.

what's a fair price for a 2002 drz400E ?

@MotorcyclesOffroad

4 ай бұрын

Depending on the work done to it, how clean it is, and your area. But I would say 3000-4500, a 2002 should run as good as a 2024.

@theautobarber9403

3 ай бұрын

Looking at a clean 2004 drz400s 20k miles with a lot of maintenance records , I got him down to 2800$ good deal! One area

@theautobarber9403

3 ай бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroadlooking at a 2004 drz400s 20k loads of maintence done , is 2800$ a good deal ? From the pnw

The image of the drz 400 E that you put up wasn't correct 😊 you showed an air cooled 125

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

I know it wasn't the right PNG, good eye someone else already mentioned that. I didn't notice lol I was looking at a tiny little image when editing 😅

The DRZ 400 was a great bike in its day, but it's long in tooth. Sure, if you can get one dirt cheap and in decent condition then go for it. But in Europe a 20 years old DRZ sells for half the price of a new KTM 690 Enduro R. The used bike market is insanely expensive. I'd rather spend my money on a new KTM, or its Husqvarna 701 sibling. Double the power and only 5-6 lbs heavier. I had a 2003 DRZ 400S and it was a good bike, but I think it doesn't make much sense these days, unless the price is your biggest factor.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Tho I agree with you for the most part I do want to add the 690s and 701s weight a bit more then "5-6" lbs. The DRZ weight if full of fuel the KTM lines are dry weight.

@BillyBoblovesthedirt

Жыл бұрын

20 year old DRZ is half as much as a 690 in Europe? Come on man, that’s bull crap. Or do you mean a new DRZ which hasn’t changed for 20 years costs 50% of a new 690? In Australia A DRZ400E (remember we get the E) is now more than half the cost of a new 690 but I’ll take the DRZ at nearly half the price all day long. We all know that even with a 690 the cost is actually quite a lot more once re spring, big tank, rack, radiator guards, bash plate, bark busters, etc are all done not to mention proper tires. Same applies to all bikes but I would argue that at the moment the DRZ 400E is still the best value, true enduro machine available in Australia. The 400S would also take this spot easily. What’s it’s competition? A CRF300 or KLR300? Not even close, a WR450? They are pushing $19k AUD now. COVID some how made a DRZ400E with enduro pack mysteriously increase in cost from $8300 AUD to $11890 AUD. They are both bikes designed for Asian City streets. They are road bikes made to handle pot holes and curbs. Yeah I’d love a 690. Nearly bought a new one twice. Definitely a better bike than the Dizza but the DRZ is a genuine, no bullshit dirt bike. It is a dirt bike that some people choose to travel very long distances on. For me it is a 400k remote bush track one day and return the next day bike at half the cost of a 690.

at the 2:54 mark, 130 kg = 286 lbs. Not 388 lbs

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I noticed it was a typo, I meant to put a different number.

Man 16 years without riding his new bike. That sounds absurd! I know a lot of people do that though. 😬 Sad honestly.

4:11 to 4:36 who could've predicted.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Ай бұрын

umm? Context please? I dont know what point you are making here.

My 2009 DRZ 400 got so hot that the piston melted before the engine went boom. The guy rebuilding it thinks the thermostat failed.

@davidwendel6080

4 ай бұрын

The thing was tuned like a crack head. Beater of a Supermoto. Missing or sheared half the rear break roter bults. Fuck me i, had this death machine on the freeway doing 90😂 my guardian angel been working overtime.

@machupikachu1085

3 ай бұрын

Is it finished yet? If not, I'd recommend looking into the e cams and the ACT gearing. Cheers!

What is the 3x3!?

@MotorcyclesOffroad

6 ай бұрын

3x3 mod is when you add jets, and exhaust, and cut a 3inch by 3inch hole in the top of the air box. It completely wakes up the bike, it's a significant difference in power. Also one of the most common mods on the DRZ400

It’s Apocalypse vehicle. In case of EMP attack all fuel injection bikes and cars go down.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

11 ай бұрын

So I have a couple things about that. 1. from the research I have done most vehicles FI or not will not be effected by emp. 2. think about it, if a FI vehicle goes down so will a carb bike. You still have a CDI which would also be effected if fuel injection does. 3. You can defend any vehicle from EMP by the structure you store it in.

@machupikachu1085

3 ай бұрын

The DR.Z does had chips in it tho.

Bike needs to be modernized or die. It’s keeping the market from new improved Japanese dual sports. Like the XR and DR as well. Stop buying these old ass bikes brand new.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

How do you feel about the 400e model, are you saying the dual sport or both need to be changed?

@pucknhusker9426

Жыл бұрын

@evr-mr3cp

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad Enjoyed the review, I did notice at 2:55 in the video the bike you are showing as the DRZ400e is not a DRZ400. The one shown is an air cooled DRZ. Anyway, good review of a solid bike for many people.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Ahh good eye, that thumbnail seems to be a DR650.

@machupikachu1085

3 ай бұрын

Dirt hasn't changed much in 20 years lol. A stock Dr.Z will outperform 90% of riders.

At least get a picture of a DRZ 400e.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

3 ай бұрын

That is the one in my pole barn currently.