2019 Suzuki DRZ 400 First Ride and Review!

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[@CptVargas70]

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

[@terk4360]

Hell yeah, tdubs are absolute tanks. There's a reason it's been virtually untouched since 1987.

[@ParkerLumpee]

I used to have a TW and sold it for a drz. The TW was terrible to ride off road in comparison. The tires made it easy to ride but speed and comfort suffered.

[@terk4360]

@@ParkerLumpee All depends on the terrain. Where I ride (NY ADK region) it tends to be heavy growth forests with decently sandy loam so low end and the ability to drop your feet really come in handy. As someone who's ridden 200/250s, 400s, 650s, and twosmokes I would say that while the drz and dr650 are great for roads, fireroads and even "trails" when it comes to proper offroading/trailbreaking where I am the tdub and most other 250cc bikes excel above bigger bikes.

[@ParkerLumpee]

@@terk4360 Must be a terrain thing. Where I am the standard is rocks, and lots of them. My TW really didn't like riding off 3 foot rock ledges but the DRZ doesn't flinch. After about 5 times bottoming out the front TW shock, I'd had enough.

[@terk4360]

Yeah, if the environment calls for either speed or suspension the TW isn't going to do crap for you. But hey if they made a bike that could do it all then I wouldn't need a 5bike garage

[@Jimo368]

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.

[@thomasnelson100]

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

[@luis545x39]

the official bike of "DO A WHEELIE"

[@Greddi]

"DO A BARREL ROLL" :p

[@Tuber360904]

@@Greddi Uh oh, Peppy Hare is having war flashbacks again.

[@squidletpoopi704]

It's the "do a kickflip" version of motorcycles

[@actstuntcam]

Yep it is the bike I learned to change gear on the back wheel on :)

[@Rangernewb5550]

DON'T DO IT KYLE

[@gaming_rcsjoblom7828]

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😂

[@CheapskateMotorsports]

That bike can handle anything man. I used to do this exact thing with it. People have done MX with them and launched them into the air over tarmac bridges with no problem. Oh and it actually has storage space. The only bike you need if you ask me.

[@YEARCITY]

The only bikes ive ever ridden are dual sports and trail bikes. Ive taken my DRZ across Texas.

[@ripoffdirtrider3113]

I've been waiting for this!

[@1969cmp]

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.

[@elddir3676]

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.

[@ryancrabtree913]

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!!!!!!

[@geovic1387]

New yammie video! 🔥🔥

[@chip6954]

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!!!

[@SquintsRide]

just another great video from yammie noob

[@ssbbmoto]

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

[@FishStick_ADV]

It also has to do with a smaller rotor being safer to run off road do to the additional ground clearance. The larger rotor is more susceptible to contact with obstacles and such an event could easily leave you stranded with a bent rotor in the middle of nowhere...

[@mattwayne7522]

Very nice bike, love your videos!

[@justingoin7234]

Great video man 👍

[@berttompkins9096]

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.

[@outdoors-gs9td]

curios, im looking at a 2020, run pretty good? im weighing 220 pound average and love kawasaki! but not sure if want bigger, but 650 is bigger and heavier. but bigger gas tank too, but not making now. lol

[@gaittr]

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

[@daveross1968]

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!

[@achintyagarg8280]

Aye yo clammie I love your videos

[@oliversutton2266]

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

[@slowsteve3497]

Great riding.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

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

[@michaelhodges8312]

Bought my black 2020 400s at 58 years old and having a blast!!

[@lukewalker7889]

Can't go wrong they are good bikes got one at 21 of age don't think I'll get rid of it, got a drz250 only reason I'll get rid of it is so I can buy a drz400

[@br6489]

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

[@jellyman2804]

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 😂.

[@mr.husquy9947]

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.

[@ronanrogers4127]

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

[@Bill-v650]

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)...

[@marin9129]

OH damnnNN I LOVE THIS NEW VID YES YES EYS

[@AudreyH48]

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

[@geoffxx12]

My first bike! Love it!

[@JaySchaff230]

Picking mine up tomorrow

[@dustinfrancis560]

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

[@ajaxracing]

I want a suede sc seat for my 18

[@ronanrogers4127]

They’re pretty good. I got a custom seat made very similar to the seat concepts by a guy who’s been doing them since before seat concepts was born. OEM base, shaped memory foam, and Grippa like cover. Pretty much the same.

[@briantrend1812]

I want a NEW DRZ 400

[@gaittr]

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.

[@calebtylershepherd21]

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.

[@eradic8orx54]

He is stoked!!!

[@noyopacific]

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!

[@f-22raptor64]

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! 😂

[@stephenx2857]

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

[@Toji_Heavenly]

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

[@bravobob1]

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

[@jackdaniels9133]

Man almost saw The Yam boy wipe out 6:52

[@dwcubatch83]

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

[@karsonstreet6180]

thank you finally

[@mrtaser556]

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.

[@cemoguz2786]

They can't do it.

[@snupermoto723]

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

[@Warriorswell]

you should come up to the west cost of canada. ill take you up tamahi trails!

[@actstuntcam]

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.

[@richardfarabaugh7604]

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

[@rotz357]

Love my drz400sm 2019 with off road tires

[@ZimmyFox]

Those gulps, get yourself hydrated man lol

[@caboosez250]

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,.

[@lompy529]

i’m suprised he hasn’t even learned that yet

[@Monjar3]

@@lompy529 Its kind of hard too watch. You would think by now he would open it up a little and have some fun.

[@n9inz8icht10]

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

[@rodney09090]

Finally riding a something close to an offroad bike

[@lukewalker7889]

Drz400s are offroad tho, they use them in Australia on a massive ride to Cape York, because they are so reliable look it up there's a drz400 Cape York edition

[@henris8367]

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

[@ajojoseph6052]

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

[@MotoJournoKris]

Did you colour the video to make it look retro to suit that old-school 2002 bike? Also there's a lot of guys who ride the DR-Z400 a lot faster on the highway for longer distances, not sure if that's due to mods helping performance, I know doing 110km/h for the first time was a bit scary but had no issues, the five speed is genuinely annoying. Also the Scrambler has road brakes, the DR-Z much more off-road orientated.

[@kyjelly5524]

The white looks cool. I was sold in the 250l until I rented it. It’s too weak for my size. It had to be in 1st to go up anything. Kinda annoying. I liked it other than that. The lack of power was kinda nice it the technical stuff though. Little mistakes were easy to correct. Does the drz feel heavy compared to the 250 dual sports? The 450l seems cool too but expensive and the maintenance sucks. I just don’t know if the drz will suck in the tighter stuff. I hated how the 250l couldn’t break the tire loose when I wanted it to. Any suggestions?

[@caseywoods1700]

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.

[@matthewmendens9750]

Hi Papa Yam! I am a beginner that used to own a ninja 300 but I got turned into and my bike got written off... now I’m looking for a new bike that must be a naked bike... I didn’t really like the sound of the twin in my old bike, so I’ve been looking at a Yamaha XJ6-nl, what do you think?

[@stevemoriarity860]

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.

[@dfxdarrell6734]

I'm new to the DR-Z. I Bought a 2008 last year and have no experience with 4 stroke dirt bikes. I raced a 2 stroke back in the day so I'm not familiar with how the engine is supposed to sound? I hear a heavy bottom end clang or chug when it's under load at low RPM. I'm assuming this is normal but please let me know. I had another DR-Z owner ride it and he said it's normal but it still makes me nervous. Seems to run good otherwise. Thanks and happy trails!

[@timothyhoekstra2604]

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.

[@Thornebirds]

I'm looking at getting my first bike. I live in Anchorage Alaska. I do have to get on the highway some to get to work but I also want something that I can take off road. Is this a good choice or would a naked bike be the better commuter and i just miss out on the off road experience??

[@willlester3185]

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

[@trevorjameson3213]

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

[@bsellers2496]

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

[@ramonscottvideos]

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).

[@SkiPump]

Interesting. My 2018 SM model came with 1 1/8 renthal fatbars. Wonder if its because this is the S or 2019 change?

[@ZimmyFox]

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

[@tegteg798]

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.

[@GRACEVENTURES]

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

[@ajaxracing]

Everyones first bike should be a kicker haha

[@georgia19dog]

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

[@richarddrinkwalter6776]

I need a daily can’t decide between XR650L or the drz 400 I want to do my own work on it it is my first street bike but I have dirt experience

[@kusheen...]

Who needs ABS when you have weak brakes...

[@shoechew]

lol

[@irod2821]

the brakes are made to match more off road riding than street. My drz400e is weak on the highway compared to my street bikes but they are more than enough for off road riding, trust me you can easily lock up the front on any fireroad or trail.

[@BSBBandFitness]

@@irod2821 I don’t know why people even care about brakes. Unless you’re on the track. The better the brakes, the more expensive they are to maintain. I had a 2017 Ducati monster 1200r with Brembo monoblocks. At a Ducati dealership the cost to just do the front brakes was almost $400.

[@jaanuspapp1333]

@@BSBBandFitness jesus, ive bought a entire working bike for cheaper than that

[@jaanuspapp1333]

@@BSBBandFitness what are pads made out of, gold?

[@dthemiley]

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.

[@CHIEFFOOS]

so 10 miles on a 65mph highway would be no biggie?

[@dthemiley]

@@CHIEFFOOS yeah no problem for the drz. I ride mine at 70mph for 50 miles almost every day. Keep up on the oil!

[@kastelange9649]

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

[@ryannafe9252]

“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.

[@calebpatterson6027]

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

[@blahblah2557]

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....

[@deltabravo1257]

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

[@timheslin9185]

Delta Bravo - Same here on my 49 state 2007

[@ananass8030]

You at least have a good excuse to look for that next gear, i still once every few weeks look for a 7th gear on my Versys lol

[@michaeljackson9688]

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

[@TheLevihubler]

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

[@waspmeat]

we need to get you on a beta 250rr 🇮🇹 perfect offset to the DS 🍝

[@torkrench]

They had bitey brakes in 02 as well :) the front is vague so you dont lock it on gravel or loose dirt

[@jsirius3783]

the gtr bit was funny

[@nicholascarver1]

Love mine.

[@IrnMaiden304]

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

[@SmokinZen]

Is the DRZ400 SM better on the highway or is the brakes just as bad too?

[@samuelfitzsimmons8907]

Fuck me those gulps were hilarious

[@ZebraSandwich]

I bought a new 18 drz400sm for my first bike back in march and i love it! I rode from jacksonville to key west and it sucked but the bike was 100% stock at the time I wont do it again atleast not in one day, i wouldnt ride the bike any more than 200 miles in a day at this point lol but i think my next bike will end up being a MT09 but thats not going to happen for a couple years

[@Broadus45]

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.

[@RiderRickMaker]

Yammie Noob is now known as Offie Noob. 😁✌️

[@brandtagone8487]

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

[@gabrielmelendez1703]

Hey papa yam only in the U.S you can be give the bikes not on other countries?

[@materna5572]

How about driving on the highway compared to wr250r? Cheers.

[@zm12341]

where did @yammienoob shoot the offroad portion of this?

[@jayzee1968]

What do you mean fall apart? I ride up and down Kalifornia freeways, cruising at ~75mph comfortably. But then again I have windscreen, maybe? Drz400s

[@ahyeaman]

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

[@ParkerLumpee]

You should look into tubliss. Makes flats a non issue and you can run super low PSI

[@ZXcross]

I'm currently considering getting a motorcycle and was wondering if there is anything about the DR-Z400 that would make it a bad beginner bike (Aside from the seat height)?

[@lukewalker7889]

I can't speak on drz400, but I got a drz250, I'm not very tall I'm about 5'7, drz250 is a inch shorter then the 400 but it is manageable in my case with boots I fit well on that bike, bit late now considering you said that 2 years ago but thought to share my input

[@jimmylang8039]

Not sure if they still make them but the 600cc 650? Would have been a better all around dual sport for me anyways