DRZ400SM vs. Deals Gap "Tail of the Dragon"

This was my first run on my new 2014 SUZUKI DRZ400SM since I was hit head-on on 4-21-2015. A lot more videos and fun motovlogs coming soon!! Thanks everyone for the support!! More info and photos are on my Instagram: @shawn.rector
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[@warnersmith1344]

You freakin' KILLED it on the DRZ. I'm riding down there this month on my DRZ S model. Not capable of riding like you, but still hope to have fun. Riding all the way down from Chicago and back on the DRZ. 2K miles!

[@terencemeehan8237]

Wow! Good luck,

[@stevejobs6693]

How was the the long mileage on that bike? Back, arms/hands, butt, in any pain?

[@terencemeehan8237]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say this wasn't your first time on the Dragon! Man you have awesome skills, nice tight lines and smooth! I felt like I was on the back of the bike with you. I was watching the speedo, fast run by my standards. Thanks, this is definitely on my favorites!!

[@CubanRider]

Just got me a 16' DR-Z400SM. :D Can't wait to try it out at the dragon.

[@L0nn13_c0]

This guy is fast and safe, I like that.

[@marksfarmcraft1888]

Yes, stays on his side of the road and on the right side. So many are leaning over the centerline. Nice!

[@CubanRider]

How do you like the DRZ400SM compared to a sports bike?

[@7versace611]

Far more fun in every way

[@marksfarmcraft1888]

So nice to see a 400 getting it done like a supersport. Very nice! Just got a 2017, downsizing from a liter bike. I do find myself doing corners as fast or faster.

[@kak8chak]

first week end with the bike in down town Montreal fucking loving it

[@brendencamastro3028]

You tore that shit up. No chicken strips on your tires haha. That's so sick this video alone made me want to get a drz or a super Moto type bike like that

[@michaelcoffey2706]

When I go into the mountains in NC I love watching the motorcycles. Hopefully in a year that will be me in the twisties.✌🏼

[@kennethhobbs7563]

The guy at the end didn't want to be passed by a dirtbike, speeding up in the straight aways lol Awesome riding!

[@miketime2943]

I have rode the Dragon several times once on a 100 shadow and gsx 100g and had a blast of fun and adrenaline. One thing you can always count on is slow cars and pig bikes to pulse your rhythm. But I also have been guilty of riding the Dragon with a cruiser, my Goldwing which isn't made for this road!! Keep on rolling bro. P. S. I also have 2016 drx400sm now.

[@geofftaylor934]

"Pig bikes"?

[@bkcrim5395]

+Geoff Taylor probably Harley's or some other type of cruiser lol

[@louiewatson9389]

Street Rossi right here.

[@thegreatdandino118]

This road is mental. I need it in my life.

[@jbaker4900]

US 129 " The Dragon" 318 curves in 11 miles. And kills half a dozen riders a year.

[@thegreatdandino118]

J Baker I need to go to the US, and do it.

[@srdjanmatic7099]

This is a place where guys with 1000cc sportbikes get their ass handed to them by guys like you! Awesome skills, i wish i could go on the tail of the dragon someday

[@coolpizzadude]

nice run man. Is your suspension stock? What are your settings and what tires are you using?

[@TheHorsepowerJunkie]

It would be a sport bike that slowed you down 😂😂😂😂!

[@87Slabside]

Good to see you back on a bike! And what a great road. Would love to ride there sometime.

[@sotaboythrill2]

Good video! I’ll be heading there April 12, 2019 riding my 2019 Drz400 SM

[@corylepire342]

were you getting your knee down on the DRZ? I want one so bad, but I don't want to lose my sport bike technique when I ride the super sports. just curious?

[@bkcrim5395]

supermotos are a funny thing. since they combine the attributes of street riding while being based on a dirt bike chassis there are multiple ways to ride a supermoto correctly. one you can do is ride it like a sport bike, put your knee down, and lean off, or you can ride it like a dirt bike, get up on the tank and put your leg out or even let you foot scrape the asphalt. those are the two most popular ways to ride a supermoto and people will probably say there's only one way to ride one successfully but I've found that either work fine. hope this helped and good luck on motarding!

[@corylepire342]

+Dank Memes Thank you! SMs do it all better for cheaper, safer, and easier!

[@cafenightster4548]

I sure miss me slicks on my Drz400, but i love the offroad tires for versatility.

[@CoffeeAndBusiness]

Which ones did you go with? I have slicks on mine right now but want something where I can get off road with my son on his 110

[@cafenightster4548]

@@CoffeeAndBusiness Shinkos, Fronts 700's, Rears are 244's. I used the tubes from the old tires.

[@CoffeeAndBusiness]

@@cafenightster4548 right on. Thanks!

[@honestcustomer3598]

wow definitely got skills he was using every freaking inch of his lane thought he was going down a couple times but nope! lol

[@jcyoho31]

throwing down the whip! nicely done... dammit man ir making me miss my Drz.sm.. I've been looking at the ktm just cause I want something bigger than a 400 next time. happy trails bro!

[@willray9963]

Watch this everyday trying to learn the road

[@KizodaDraws]

Tail of the Dragon, North Carolina...look it up people

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Glad to see your feeling better

[@Smokey.INC.]

Good to see you back man!

[@shadystuntsofficial]

this has got me feigning hard to go back. next time will be my first time with the drz. ive been twice on the r6 and I know itll be way more fun on the drz

[@scotstewart4011]

There is always someone on a sport bike with full leathers holding up traffic

[@MOEMUGGY]

Or, not doing 4X's the speed limit on a road that kills squids like this dude daily.

[@sseba_mu]

YEAH! you're back!

[@ninjutsu5225]

Wow. I now want a supermoto!!! DRZ 400 !!!

[@marvindockery4377]

Ride as close to right side white line as you can, watch out for wild pigs, use caution on road the day after a rain. Takes two days for moisture to leave. Do not look at anyone on side of highway, keep eyes on what you are doing.

[@zordflea]

Stock bike? Stock tires? Really awesome POV ride, thanks!

[@MotoBrosMoto]

Straight Rippin 🤙

[@ShadowDashGaming]

Wow man, it sucks to hear about your accident. I live in Tennessee, and, just like in any other state, some people are bad drivers. I'm glad to hear you're alright though. Sucks to hear about a rider going down

[@FahimibnDawud]

I have to admit though, TN has a lot more horrible drivers than most states! I have lived in Chattanooga for almost 3 years and was a truck driver for 7 years, and this area around Chatt.. has some of the shittiest drivers! Although other parts of TN aren't as bad I guess.. I'm from Birmingham though, where we believe in just getting on down the road and getting to wherever you are going. Not playing on the damn roads..

[@ShadowDashGaming]

All states have bad placed in terms of drivers. However, I have seen some of the worst driving on the Interstate. People see a big straight road and assume the damn car will drive itself.

[@pyenewby4846]

Deer would make me nervous!

[@JonahVerner]

What tires were you running?

[@junzhang284]

this is a good road landscape

[@nortondlcl]

That moisture on the ground would make me nervous.

[@andrewcoulthard1651]

Darrell moisture! Come ride in Scotland mate

[@calumkz]

yep hahahha xD

[@Roccoo]

HA! THAT WAS YOU?! i remember seeing this on POTD on facebook

[@minibikemayhem9335]

You killed it!

[@Bnorr88]

What part of of Tennessee are you in

[@MS-sk7kw]

What bar ends are those?

[@corylepire342]

4:27... putting alot of trust in oncoming traffic especially after being hit head on.

[@Huntbarternsteal]

Im selling my new xsr700 to buy one these machines for half the price, what an upgrade. buy some 18/21 wheels and a safari tank and im an adventure machine

[@ChristopherDeRosa]

Where is this road? PNW?

[@ChristopherDeRosa]

+Christopher De Rosa Never mind, just googled it! Looks a lot like the pacific northwest!

[@outquick]

Christopher De Rosa NC to TN

[@crileygp3070]

Nice ride

[@carlospiceyweiner100]

2:55 almost done it

[@justinyates8611]

wheres this at

[@outquick]

Justin yates Deals Gap right where NC n TN meet, 318 turns in 11.6 miles. Careful

[@BikerBoyzTeam]

Nice!

[@masonhaddox504]

I live 10 miles from the dragon

[@TAK-44]

最後何か飛んできましたね

[@mblake0420]

he probably died.....only one vid after this

[@sciencemilitia1853]

M Blake Jr Lmao. So logical

[@jamezyboy11]

eh i wouldnt try that cus the trees and cliffs

[@combatarmsmaniac]

let er rip tater chip

[@brapbrapdan2539]

Dude a little to much wind noise there, maybe some tunes may have helped.

[@ShawnRector]

there's a hole in the GoPro from a mic in the helmet I didn't have the mic connected

[@iRemiy]

So fast

[@IRC-Izu-Rindou-Club]

いいね👍

[@mblake0420]

everyday ride in wv

[@DrunkInPubl1c]

mirrors!!!!!!! take them off man, drz is a lot more beautiful without them