DRZ400E | The ULTIMATE Lightweight Adventure Bike

[@479_adv]

I'm currently shopping for a 2nd bike for the rougher off-road trips and your bills makes me really move the DRZ400 up on the list! Great bike!!

[@alNange]

Mate I got a yoshimura rs3 a month ago.. grab one you’ll love it 👌🏽

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Damn, now I have to wash my DRZ! Yours is so clean. Very well set up too 😎👍

[@_JoshJB_]

@@MidCoastAdventures haha thanks mate. I think I have OCD when it comes to cleaning my bike. 😆

[@chiwawamaster8]

Nice Josh. Subbed after seeing this vid. Great inspiration.

[@nathan7880drz]

Hey josh, yet again another brilliant video very informative, I've done very similar mods to my 2014 model I've owned for a couple of years now and absolutely love it best bikes ever and will never get rid of it there perfect also be great if you could do a video on the front headlight your running that is great cheers for sharing your content dude keep up the awsome work that goes into your channel 👍👌✔️

[@_JoshJB_]

@@nathan7880drz thanks mate. I’ll try and get something up for the headlight soon. 👍🏼

[@nathan7880drz]

Ledgend dude

[@jasonsmith690]

Josh the BIg bore kit ,like the apprentice 😂😅😊

[@craigduffield3963]

Josh,great set up you got there,putting a 14 on the front with the 44 would give you the same ratio as 15/47 instead of changing rear sprocket

[@_JoshJB_]

@@craigduffield3963 thanks mate. Yea I’m aware. Just thought it easier to switch the rear. It needed to be swapped anyways so it worked well.

[@MQ-lt7fd]

Thanks Josh !

[@pbrady25]

Great set up there mate, just being picky here but you can keep the stock countershaft sprocket cover you just need to purchase the s model case saver to make it work. Keep up the great work, looking forward to the vids coming up.

[@Kennage84]

Love the setup mate, I’m currently building one from scratch myself so using your bike as a bit of inspiration. I’m waiting on the delivery of my Safari tank and heap of gear from B&B atm to bolt on.

[@_JoshJB_]

@@Kennage84 awesome mate. Safe riding 🤙🏼

[@davidjehan1579]

Wow..That is love and dedication right there. I’m thinking of selling my 2022 Drz400e and getting a Himi 450 or an MT moto450,but find it hard to part with the drz. The reason I’m changing is the height,I’m 173 cm and find it a bit to tall when I’m in sand or mud and really tough places where I need to ‘paddle’. I know there are different bones to use on the rear suspension,but the general mood on this is not so favourable.. Love the clip,I liked and subscribed,purely because you are no nonsense and straight forward. As far as your future upgrade,we’ll, I already have the 3 by 3 and jd jetting,which is great,but would be looking at the hot cam upgrade,if I go with this bike,changes everything about the bike..So I would say that this is your future upgrade…

[@leighhill9185]

Great video, bike and mods! If I didn't have my WR250R, I'd have one of these for sure :)

[@_JoshJB_]

@@leighhill9185 sounds like it’s time for a trade in 😉

[@kelvinweeding1769]

perfect video, taking delivery of mine in a few weeks

[@RR-eg6gx]

DrZ400 best bike for the price

[@legacyswagg09]

Cheers for the informative video mate. You have built an absolute beautiful bike!

[@superkai6483]

Wondering if the mods are a full exhaust, JD Jet kit and 3x3 airbox mod. I did that on my DRZ Supermoto and it made it quite a bit more exciting. I've got a CRF300 Rally at the moment but every time I see your DRZ is makes me want to get another one haha. Love the content bro, much support from NZ!

[@_JoshJB_]

@@superkai6483 thanks mate!

[@demo3003]

Beast

[@brianrmorris5518]

BB kit, pumper carb, set of cams, fmf full system and wide ratio gears. Still won't pull like a 450 enduro bike but a lot better.

[@_JoshJB_]

@@brianrmorris5518 I won’t be able to hang on 🤣

[@brianrmorris5518]

They are still pretty tame in that configuration.

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

It already has a pumper carb and hot cams. Its an e model. The enduro 450 need frequent rebuilds and valves checked. Rmx450 etc

[@chrisoliver8423]

It's about reliability with the drz400 ! We all know 450's are much faster lol.

[@adamsrcsandadventure700]

Yoshi full system, would finish it of nicely 👍

[@_JoshJB_]

@@adamsrcsandadventure700 might have to check them out. Thanks mate

[@treggs]

Easy guess. Big bore kit. Added a Cylinder Works kit and JD jet kit to mine earlier in the year. Makes a very nice difference especially to the mid-range torque. Mine now keeps up with a CRF450L with upgraded ECU and exhaust, so it is no slouch.

[@_JoshJB_]

@@treggs easy guess you reckon? 😆

[@treggs]

@@_JoshJB_ Guess I'm wrong lol. You still need a big bore kit though!

[@jakewilliamson]

hey josh, great run through of the bike set up, looks like you've got it modded and personalised 100% to you and you're riding. with you on the hk pegs, combine those with some bar risers and farbars and suddenly you can stand up comfortably all day 😉 big question: are you going to do a full breakdown on the pink bike hanging on the wall?!

[@_JoshJB_]

@@jakewilliamson hahahahah. If you want me to I can mate 😂

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

Yellow KLX400r, actually. Yes, lower peg is a must, I have long legs & its always a problem on every bike I own, 20-25mm would good. Looks like the AliExpres I have, cheap and works with a bit of mod.

[@6226superhurricane]

kawasaki klx400r is a suzuki drz400e

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

@@6226superhurricane I know, it was meant as a funny.

[@simonjones2645]

Bwhahaha no mate ! Klx is a green drz

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

@@6226superhurricane I know.

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

@@simonjones2645 What, no sense of humor ?

[@GilliGainz]

Love the setup, extremely similar to mine. Keen to go on some adventures! I see you haven't ground down the back of the gear lever, even with the case savers, the sharp point can still puncture the case. It happened to my old one...

[@_JoshJB_]

@@GilliGainz thanks for the advice mate. I have bent it out so it’s further away for the case so hasn’t been an issue as yet.

[@GilliGainz]

@@_JoshJB_ it's a rare problem once you have the case savers but it's certainly not a problem you want on a big trip haha.

[@HartyBiker]

I almost bought a drz in 2020, but I was 2nd or 3rd in line so the guy sold it before I got to look at it. Bought an exc instead, and love it, but I do still think about selling it and buying a drz

[@_JoshJB_]

@@HartyBiker why not have both? 😁

[@HartyBiker]

@_JoshJB_ haha I wish, but, you know, money

[@philmenzies2477]

Big Bore kit for sure! Tired of chasing Lance?

[@leighhill9185]

Wide ratio gearbox upgrade would be cool ;)

[@_JoshJB_]

@@leighhill9185 a 6th gear would be helpful 😂

[@andrewwitts1389]

I’m always impressed by how clean your bike is Josh - good work! I am guessing the big bore kit is next for this bike. Do you run a thermo fan? This is a worthwhile mod imho especially in the warmer states, it doesn’t take long in the slow stuff for them to boil without a fan.

[@_JoshJB_]

@@andrewwitts1389 thanks mate. I love a clean bike. No thermo fan for me. I don’t normally need it. Currently on Fraser Island and it would have copped a workout today so a fan would have been a good idea!

[@RonRamen]

I am looking for a big bore kit as well.

[@scotttully7602]

Nice bike. How do you stop your B&B breather tube from falling out of the fuel cap like mine does on my KLX?

[@_JoshJB_]

@@scotttully7602 not sure mate. Mine fits nice and snug

[@fluffycat087]

It will be close to ultimate lightweight ADV..... when it gets 6th gear, Fi a cush drive and descent LED lights with updated stator.

[@_JoshJB_]

@@fluffycat087 I hear you. But at the same time it doesn’t need any of it. Still goes well without. Just don’t ride at night 🤣

[@wadegarrod9]

Did you do any carb mods? I love the sound and look of my FMF exhaust. It siunds stock until its not:)

[@_JoshJB_]

@@wadegarrod9 no carb mods mate

[@scotthumphreys1789]

Big Bore kit?

[@_JoshJB_]

@@scotthumphreys1789 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@martyn_g]

With the tank, have you had issues with swelling? So is it a pain in the arse to get it back off?

[@_JoshJB_]

@@martyn_g nope, no issues with swelling. It can be a bit tricky to line the tank up the first few times but once it’s been on for a while it’s super easy to take on and off.

[@the_explorerist]

You forgot your carby hose mod!

[@_JoshJB_]

@@the_explorerist oh you’re right!

[@ravi3457]

i think u will put a big bore kit haha. we ll see about that.

[@_JoshJB_]

@@ravi3457 you’ll find out soon 😆

[@GraemeNixon-m2o]

Hi Josh, a couple of things. What is the model number of your Kriega saddlebags and where did you purchase them? Also what do you use on your plastics and metals to make them shine so much?

[@davidjehan1579]

What size tyres did you fit,Are they the factory size,or a different height please?

[@_JoshJB_]

@@davidjehan1579 90/100/21 front. 130/90/18 rear. So slightly bigger than stock. It’s my preference for size if I can get it.

[@untamedsmiles1338]

Is the wide gear ratio good for sand and hills at low speed in, in secod or third gaer?

[@_JoshJB_]

@@untamedsmiles1338 15-44 isn’t the best for steep hills and sand. It will do the job, but it can be hard work.

[@cliff1551]

Big bore kit

[@_JoshJB_]

@@cliff1551 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@6226superhurricane]

the bars that came in the first cape york edition kits were pro taper henry/reed bend. they're very similar to the jimmy button renthals which i prefer i kept the pro tapers as a spare set. they still have the cape york edition but it doesn't come with the bars or tyres anymore.

[@_JoshJB_]

@@6226superhurricane thanks for that info mate 👍🏼

[@TonyaColdwell-q2i]

Muriel Track

[@gary9768]

Hey mate, do you have a radiator fan fitted or do you feel the need for one? Love the videos

[@_JoshJB_]

@@gary9768 hey mate, I don’t have one. I haven’t needed one. For adventure riding, you’ll be ok. If you’re doing enduro on the DRZ than it probably would be a good idea.

[@gary9768]

@_JoshJB_ cheers mate 🤙🤙

[@jonwoodworker]

Susuki needs to drop the price on the DRZ and DR. Why would anyone ever buy a 300.

[@martyn_g]

Well, they don’t sell the DR anymore.. I reckon the DRZ’s days are numbered…

[@jonwoodworker]

@@martyn_g Still sell both in the USA.

[@memyselfandi9365]

The exhaust..the stock one is so noisy...

[@_JoshJB_]

@@memyselfandi9365 mine has a different baffle

[@666dualsport]

15 44 still runs 4500000000rpms at 100, dreadful bike was glad to see mine go--- if you do road work to get to trails---buy a different bike

[@_JoshJB_]

@@666dualsport open to have your own opinion mate, but you’re wrong 🤣