I now miss my old DRZ400, granted it was set up for dirt, sold it when we had the kid.

Highway on something like that where I live is a death sentence. Matter of a fact a friend of mine got super fked up recently on a bike. IDK why but I'm guessing he was being dumb. Either way be safe out there. For around town it would be cool though.

Have you changed the Gearing of the Bike or does it still have the regular Sprockets (15 Teeth in the Front and 41 in the Back) Sorry for any Spelling Mistakes and Greetings from Germany.

Beautiful content bro!

They tend to starve the top end of oil if you're sitting at high rpms for too long

I had one of these for 3 days before it was stolen from me, hah! Was my first dirt bike and not going to lie, i hated everything about it and was kinda glad it got stolen... 2 Speed Triples, Ducati Monster, Ducati Scrambler, Harley Sportster, Honda Shadow... just was not for me.

What region in Ontario are in you? I live in Northern NY and about 45 mins from Cornwall or a half hour from Johnstown. I go to Ottawa sometimes because I have family in Orléans also

I was in your position for a LONG time. The best advice that really clicked with me was someone told me the balance point was the forks being parallel to the ground. If you focus on that you begin to see you're nowhere near going over backwards! 😅

I own a 2016 drz. Same color scheme as well. This video is VERY accurate.

5:27 the azzhole who would smoke you from behind.

another good video. i subbed to see where it goes. i like the Suzuki talk, i like the styling you did with your appearance customs.

Thanks for the input! Currently rebuilding my DR “zed” 🇬🇧 Subscribed 👍🏻

great video. i just completed my first season as a rider, went for the budget Hawk 250, but hope to step up to a DR. i hope to kind of get up to your point, riding more comfortably more often, commuting.

What bike is that

I had an 09 or a 10, I forget lol. While it was sooo much fun at low speed, it sucked bad on the highway. Mine got nowhere near 100mph, I guess they got faster. Mine was 78 and revving out and it felt terrible at that speed. I beat the piss out of that thing. I had a jump on the way to work that I hit all the time that just made me smile. I got rid of it but I wanted the big tank and gears. It was such a great trick bike, it was built to wheelie and do small jumps

Why dont you fuel at home with some cans from the garage?

"I'm assuming this is accurate" with the speedometer and speed limit sign in the shot 10/10 no notes🤣

We hope to see you go far with your content, Was thinking nah im not going to sub (i hardly ever do) this guy has millions of followers. nope under 5k upon writing this, you made this video look professional af, mic sounds great, to the point an very informative didn't talk about nothing that wasn't irrelevant to the bike an your findings. Good Job. i'll join the others an help an watch as you grow your channel best of luck

dude.. the editing in this vid and music choices, very very tidy!

Put mirrors, it's illegal to ride without, also, you will need at some point so better to have it! Great review, solid bike. Beautifull sound!

what we learned is you dont like the cold, wet, or snow. you prefer dry warm climates. often attributed to older people/retirees it can be a sign of weakness.

I rarely leave comments on videos but this one made me do it . Sick video man! Thoroughly enjoyed it . I'm from the KW area and used to drive to Ottawa on a biweekly bases for work so it was great to revisit some of the streets on your video :). I got my M2 this past April and got myself an R3 to learn on. Couple months later unfortunately had to sell it due to needing some cash for other things but Gaaaaash I miss it! ... I miss riding bro. Definitely hoping to get my hands on a bike come around Spring time next year. Looking at naked bikes due to cheaper insurance especially being a newer rider and still under 30. Looking to get some of your insight, did you try other bikes before purchasing this one?... I'm looking at the MT 07 / as well as 09. I know the 09 is an absolute beast so it's what makes it attractive but at the same time I know it's a big jump going from an R3. DRZ seems hella fun man but I do wish it went a bit faster at top speed.

I wish i could post pics. Got one as my first bike and rode around Alaska this summer💪💪 awesome channel. New subscriber 👍

Subscribed even though i aged out of motorcycle commuting. Enjoy it while you can

Very good video, excellent quality of sound and video. Big big thumbs up to you. Also good cut in video. Keeep uuuuup brooo. From EU 🫂

Subscribe after watching first video..been on dirt forever 51 years old now ugh .everyone sold there dirt bikes so looking do to a supermoto. Love how you have ur bike set up…just an idea what about oll the gear you use and such. I can tell your channel will do good 👍

I like your attitude mate...

Freedom units 😂

ADV bike is the best for commuting. Perfect ergos. Better comfort including engine strain droning related issues. Also I commuted for years on a breathed on and modded (street tires aftermarket suspension/brakes) second gen KLR 650. From a similar type rural area into a various cities.

They vibrate like a motherfucker. I forgot how impossibly flat Onterrible is.

Good one bro keep it up

Dope content! Tutorial on the axle sliders 😮‍💨 I thought this was an old channel. Editing is so on point

Great job on the video! Bike is sick. I ride a crf 250l and one of the best mods I did was going up 2 teeth on the rear sprocket. It added torque everywhere and didn’t mess up the speedometer. I mostly trail ride but do commute on it too. Grew up on dirt bikes then rode sport bikes for the last ten + years. These days I prefer riding dirt bikes on the roads more than anything. Looking to get a DRZ to replace my sport bike.

Drz at a 25’’ seat height?

I have a Ktm 400 exc rfs and I agree 100 % on your points in this video.

Love your style, please make more videos;

why no sprocket change ? cheaper and has more impact on performance than pipe and jet kit

Bought mine 20 years ago. One of the only things i have that old except my xr 400 thats 23 years old. 10 to 15 mile comute is ok. It is like riding a 2x4.

Owned one from new in 2012 still own it love it to bits ……

your videos have really nice vibe a suggestion: remove the entro, intro concept is kind of outdated nowdays

As a former drz owner I gotta say these bikes made a lot of sense when they were 3-4 grand. Post covid clown pricing people are asking 6-7k and they do nothing as well as a Ktm 500. I got a high mileage 500 for 5 grand Canadian that had the top end already rebuilt and it’s a different league of bike.

Tank size?

What are your settings for this video man? It’s so pretty.

I occasionally commuted into work in Ottawa from Russell, ON on my KLR650. With a Corbin saddle, it was very comfortable on the 417, but that's a flatter, wider perch than the DR...

Can I ask what helmet you're rocking? Guessing a Krios.

Dude, awesome start! god format good quality, neat graphic style... just keep going! don't drown yourself on the numbers. just enjoy the production and have fun! From a guy who try for a couple of yeas. Cheers mate!

I have used a 2005 DL 650 Suzuki since I bought it new for commuting . It has been awesome. Suzuki makes great bikes.

where are the rearview mirrors? bad. bad.

I DD'd an 83 XT550 for about a year a few years back. It looked like hell but was super fun. One of the things that really made a difference was that I installed the smallest rear sprocket I could (37t down from 44, if memory serves). Raised the top speed probably 20mph (or over 30 kunuckimeters per hour). Still so light that could smoke most cages off the line if necessity arouse. Only downside was the vibration. I went through several license plates because the (shop made) mounts would break and one morning, the thing died in the middle of major intersection. The ignition col mount snapped and the spade connector came loose. Bought a zip tie at lunch and off I went. Think I paid $400 for the bike, about $100 for a pair of Shinko dual sports, and insurance was like $70 a year. #cheapthrills

I used to work with a guy that had a DRZ sm. He lived about 40 minutes away and rode it every day. Super reliable.