I Rode a DRZ to Work for 3 years - Here’s What I Learned.

[@theredbullkid6589]

its so great that we're getting recommended new, passionate creators

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks! I appreciate that

[@Duffy46]

righttt, the intro already made me subscribe

[@JeraCravoMyself]

I second that!

[@RuBa1Z]

A very informative and well made Video. I was shocked looking at the subscribers, expecting 10s of thousands.

[@ReflectSM]

@@RuBa1Z Thanks!

[@ouchmouse5]

Same, first 10 seconds I was really impressed with the editing

[@kevintitus6088]

I like how the track id pops up every now and then. Gives the feeling of a racing game. Cool detail man.

[@ReflectSM]

@@kevintitus6088 searching comments for song id sucks. I wish more creators just did a popup like this

[@teok7735]

This is the most aesthetically pleasing motovlog

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks! Definitely what I’m going for 🤘

[@harorider96]

@@ReflectSM what settings did you use?

[@machinesnmetal]

These guys do some neat stuff too www.youtube.com/@FortNine

[@quinteastwood8752]

5:41 This. You're on a bike, ride it and be happy!

[@alant779]

Bought a VStrom for my first bike after extensive research. The wind protection, the corbin seat, the stability at speed... It was the perfect commuter bike on paper. But I realized if I wanted all of that and more, I can just drive my car. So I sold the beautiful vstrom and bought a wr250x with 6 teeth up in the rear. 120 kmh requires over 9000 rpm and I feel like I'm sitting on a wooden torture horse after 2 hours. But hey, this is why I ride.

[@يوسفالدويس-ر4ع]

😂👍

[@ReflectSM]

Haha such a good comment 😂 6 teeth up is committed to the lifestyle

[@petermerges8379]

I bought a WR250R and thought I'd outgrow it but I'm never selling that thing. Having a sumo wheelset on top of the stock knobbies makes it super versatile and with the sumos on its just so fun. Kart tracks are also a blast without costing too much, sumos are perfect for em imo

[@stenooo2439]

My buddy had a strom. Great bike. He’s on a tracer 900 now. I’ve ridden both and decided I want a drz 400 lol

[@olderjames9970]

Quality of the video is crazy, nice vid!

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks man! 🫡

[@VBMichael_D]

I've a 2007 DRZ400SM. I rode it for almost two years to work and back, 26 miles and about 35-40 min one way, from Antioch to Goodlettsville, TN. Route consisted of two lane roads and interstate highway. With the OEM Mikuni carb, it was as reliable as anything; be advised if you upgrade to the Keihin FCR, expect a bit more fickle behavior. My observations is that due to the single cylinder, it vibrates and you will be susceptible to the monotonous droning. It gets about 50-55mpg. If you want to alleviate the pump visits, consider an oversized polymer tank. I have a 4.5 gallon tank on mine. It gets very, VERY squirrely/wobbly at and above about 80-85mph. I hypothesize that the wind causes the front fork to 'tank slap' at higher speeds. Your assessment is pretty accurate.

[@kaitkdub]

"Convert those to freedom units" got me good lol I don't watch much supermoto content anymore but I'm glad i took the time to watch this, its super well made

[@ReflectSM]

Haha thanks man! Appreciate it 🙏

[@Ukmongoose3]

I liked that Freedom Unit too, I’m going to start using that term daily!

[@l.a.raustadt518]

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

[@cooperle3256]

Damn man, completely caught off guard when you said this was a new channel, and I realized this was your first video. Good stuff! Production quality is already some of the best moto vlogging out there!

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks man! I’ll keep at it 🔥

[@faradayow]

Dude the production quality is nuts, you deserve so many more subs

[@ReflectSM]

I appreciate that! Gotta start somewhere

[@Sk0tus]

Nice editing Check, Calm relaxed voice Check, Bikes Check, Meme Check, Liked and Subscribed Check Keep up the good work dude

[@ReflectSM]

Huge thanks man!! Really appreciate that

[@CASaviation]

Just picked up my 2024 drz400sm absolutely love it.

[@F80mthree]

Give it a year or so. You’ll be shopping for a wr450f supermoto. 😂💙

[@kiefer8083]

attitude is everything hell yes

[@ReflectSM]

‼️‼️🔥

[@ian3897]

From one drz400sm rider to another… Awesome video bro. This is my only transportation as well for the last 2 years and I ride rain or shine to work and to the gym. I love it

[@ReflectSM]

Dedicated af dude. Respect 🫡

[@tahoehiker]

Heard freedom units and immediately hit subscribe.

[@ReflectSM]

Wtf is a kilometre 🦅 🇺🇸 ‼️‼️‼️

[@ReflectSM]

Shouts out to all you guys! seeing the feedback on this vid has been awesome. I couldn't be more thankful. More content is coming soon- In the meantime, I'll be posting some photos and reels on my Instagram @RFLCT.SM If you guys could give that a follow too, it will really help this channel to grow. Hit the link in my channel description (instagram.com/rflct.sm/) or just search @rflct.sm Cheers 🍻

[@joeyh8198]

Very entertaining video, looking forward to more from you man!!

[@machupikachu1085]

Great first vid! Thanks! I just put on 16/39 gearing and it made such a difference for the street. What are you running?

[@ReflectSM]

@@machupikachu1085 Stock gearing rn, I’m thinking of sizing up tbh

[@ReflectSM]

@@joeyh8198 Thanks dude! 🙏🙏

[@machupikachu1085]

@@ReflectSM If you mainly ride street, it's a huge upgrade. Especially if you already have a pipe and jet. You will lose a little torque, but it will feel like it did bone stock for acceleration. The only downside is that it won't tractor as well in the dirt. It may stall under 10km, so more clutch work is needed. You will have to grind out a little metal from the chain guard at the crankcase to make it fit, and you'll need a new chain and sprockets, but just hold on the stock stuff. The advantage is that you will tach off over 1000rpm less at 100km. Better fuel economy, less vibey, less wear and tear. It's far more enjoyable on the street. I'm looking forward to your new video with your 16/39 review. Cheers!

[@wrenchturners]

Canadian Content Creator around motorcycles. ROCK ON!

[@ReflectSM]

Hell yeah brother 🇨🇦 🦫 🍁 🧊

[@ioanureel1498]

This video, man, the editing, the music choice, and how the name of the song pops up for every song is so cool. Love the bike, and ride safe. Much respect from Bulgaria! 🇧🇬

[@ReflectSM]

Respect from Canada bro. Glad you enjoyed the video 🙏

[@MrCioco-hp4dc]

Man I fucking love your style,the way that you edit,the song choices,how chill you are about everything,keep doing what you do and I'm sure to come back to your channel ❤

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks man! I’ve got more videos in the work, will upload soon

[@Tyler-mi8vu]

Man you might have a knack for this motovlog thing. What a solid first video! Just got a '17 wr450f that's been mostly street converted and plan on making it my commuter as often as I can. Great points were made in this video. If you're worried about comfort, maybe a supermoto isn't for you. Simple as that.

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks dude! That’s a rad bike, enjoy it bro 🫡

[@josephmcandrew7937]

Had a white with blue rims 400sm, great bike. So much fun, used to wake up at 5am to ride to work and that crisp morning wind would wake me right up.

[@ReflectSM]

Yeah that sounds crisp 😂

[@vidzofivi]

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

[@Michael_Shay]

Haha the target lock noise caught me off guard. Love it dude. The Z is a great bike.

[@ReflectSM]

Haha glad you enjoyed 😂

[@Diggy77]

I like this dudes attitude and outlook on life :D

[@ReflectSM]

That’s a huge compliment! Thanks man

[@MexicanSanta]

loved the video bro, I commute every day to college and work on my DRZ400 and its always a blast. Thats with doing a lot of highway riding down here in the state of Arizona where the average flow of traffic is 85+ (yes, I know I'm the stereotypical American refusing to convert it to the metric system). You are defiantly right when you say it's as comfortable of a ride as you make it. Some days its great others my back hates me, but always beats being in a car.

[@doomslayer5549]

bro i’m in AZ too and i was thinking about getting a drz, but i have to be on the 101 for like 7 miles every day, is it a good move or nah?

[@MexicanSanta]

@doomslayer5549 It's definitely a good choice and yeah it does great on the 101. I just get to the HOV lane and cruise doing 75 to 80 all the time.

[@doomslayer5549]

@@MexicanSanta dude i gotta look into it more but i’m definitely leaning towards getting one of these, thanks for the insight

[@ReflectSM]

Well said dude!! Great bikes, but sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe shit 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tallulahbeaverhausen4382]

Cool video, good editing, no BS, straight to the point : I liked it. Enjoy your rides and be safe !

[@mysterjd34]

Awesome channel man. Love the DRZ content. I just got my third DRZ (I'm an addict) and have spared no expense in making my dream build haha

[@mmerritt399]

Just subbed, usually dont watch videos without skipping through them a bunch but this was good man

[@ReflectSM]

That’s huge praise man, I’m the same way. Pace is super important

[@yousifalsaad5056]

super graphics super music and super informative, thanks

[@ReflectSM]

Glad you liked it!

[@volkoff6357]

Excellent stuff. I miss the old school way of monologs, and this was refreshing.

[@ReflectSM]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Me6rimlock]

really enjoyed the video and dig the music. i always enjoy seeing other peoples cities with this format like illestrator showing off nyc and bike philospher showing off vegas. just go to cool places play music you like and talk about life and shit people enjoy those vids

[@ReflectSM]

Hadn’t thought about that. Super interesting point - I’ll try to show some of the nicer parts of the city next time 😂

[@WaffleShortage]

was definitely caught off guard when you showed the clip of just hopping on the sidewalk lol. I feel like I'm breaking some kind of rules simply riding my dual sport (WITH PLATES) on regular roads. the anxiety of doing anything even slightly not to the letter of the law while on a bike is too much for me. I know I'm legally allowed to ride this thing basically wherever... but it feels so wrong. I'm gonna sell it. it's not for me lol. the feeling that I'm going to be hassled is just too much... well that, and also the bonkers risk profile.

[@awreno]

Amazing production quality, keep it up brother! 🍁

[@ReflectSM]

Appreciate it!

[@Aditya-wg3lp]

Dude this is an awesome video for someone with no subs

[@appv12]

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.

[@NunyaPeru]

I own a 2014. It has 45,000 miles on it. I love it. Another owner of a DRZ has 97,000 miles on his (707Lake). I also own a 2023 ZX6R. I would sell the ZX6R in a second to buy another DRZ if mine broke beyond repair (totaled). I commute 45 min. to work if I take ZX6R on the highway. The back roads with DRZ takes about an hour and half. I love the ride. Butt gets sore but, it's worth every second I spend on the bike. I need to do a video of my bike. I have made some changes I think would benefit most DRZ riders. Most of all the stock dash is changed. I can monitor RPM and engine temperature. Ambient temps are handy as well, so I know why my hands are so cold.

[@ReflectSM]

Dude, that sounds awesome. Definitely should make a vid on that. Sounds like something I need

[@frankdesbaux]

A 'Seat Concepts' seat is incredibly comfortable, expensive but probably the best modification I ever did. I ride all day long on mine. Look it up, they're pretty much available everywhere.

[@doobyscroobimcgescroozi6083]

Would you be able to replace that with a tft dash from eBay?

[@keithwashman3023]

@@frankdesbaux Same here ! Makes all the difference. I also run a 38 tooth rear sprocket and man it's fun to ride fast on the backroads.

[@technokitten2038]

I think this is one of the better videos about motorcycling in general. A must watch if you ask me :) good one! Keep it up!

[@ReflectSM]

Woah, thanks! 🙏

[@monsieurkreatura9063]

I love my drz for all these things. You nailed it!

[@ReflectSM]

Sweet! They’re such great bikes

[@mikay971]

i thought this youtuber had like 500k subs. But he actually didnt have any. You will get there man.

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks man!! I appreciate that 🔥

[@Nick_ADV]

Dude such a great vid and editing! All great points. I had a DR650 i used to commute with and most of those points are exactly the same.

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks man! I always wonder how different the 650 would feel

[@kannermw]

Not true. They are about same power but DR650 has way more torque and peak power is much lower in rev range making it less buzzy.

[@premo8564]

beautiful color grading, transitions, the little decals and fx. video looks really good aesthetically dude. also at 1:55, that is a pretty fwickin crisp nighttime shot, looks like a movie

[@ReflectSM]

As an editor, it’s so nice when people appreciate little details. Thanks a ton man 🙏

[@FUOL_Motorsport]

Epic video and review mate. Much love from New Zealand.

[@davidmohan9784]

Great vid thanks. Despite the perfect weather my 2024 DRZSM is now stored but I'll def look out for you next season in the NCR.

[@chriskenny6520]

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

[@paulbeckman1941]

This is absolutely stellar! Great quality video. Just subbed

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks man! Lots more content coming soon 🔥

[@MrRumBacardi]

Freedom units with the gun sound 😂😂 love it!

[@FogMayonnaiseRedStarWars]

vacations in the outro. fire.

[@ReflectSM]

So good 🔥

[@fudidle]

Im moving from ottawa to vancouver shortly and ive been considering geting a drz 400 because owning a car in vancouver sucks. This is a really informative video and im now 100% onboard with getting one when i move. Ill probably do a few mods like a larger tank and reinforced handgaurds and potentially some extra seat foam, but as cool as sport bikes are, they seem like a magnet for cops and angry drivers. the only other bike im currently thinking about would be converting a dr650 to a supermoto.

[@ReflectSM]

Sweet! With a larger tank and comfier seat a DRZ would definitely feel like a different bike. Good luck on your travels 🫡

[@BikeMatters]

Enjoyed this, seems like a great bike. Top video mate, you're on to great things!

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks a ton!

[@ralfsiebel3075]

Awesome video.Great review.I appreciate your honesty and attitude.

[@robinquintero2351]

What a great video! It's impressive that you are starting out with this level of quality in your content already. I'm subscribing and hope to see more of this nice bike content

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks for the sub!! 🔥

[@itsbadrabbit716]

Awesome editing in probably the best DRZ review on the web. Appreciate you posting, keep 'em comin'.

[@ReflectSM]

Woah, that's some high praise! Really appreciate that

[@keyzeyy1958]

great production work man. makes the vids high quality.

[@ReflectSM]

I appreciate that!

[@caseysimonson1]

Awesome video! Quality is amazing and I agree mindset is everything with these guys. I’ve been commuting on mine for a couple months now absolutely love it they’re such great little bikes

[@jessegraas7168]

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

[@steverolfeca]

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...

[@ogormanlj]

Yep sold my 16sm last Christmas at 94k. Used to ride 600km a week for work, and be a goon on the weekend. So reliable, any weather, any terrain, any traffic (and occasional misfortunes). Brings back memories, esp the comfort of slowing down to 50-80 after sitting at 100 for an hour. Nice vid

[@quintonmacdougall7150]

All good points in your video. I used to have a DRZ400SM in Saskatchewan. To solve the fuel capacity issue, I installed a Clarke oversize fuel tank. Not a good looking tank at all, but it gave a range of 300+km.

[@SMOKLM]

I've been doing youtube full time for 3 years now, and I was shocked when you said "this is a brand new channel", your video quality is top notch man, keep it coming! Sumo bro here too!

[@Printcrashrepeat]

totally agree, I still have a husky 501fe sumo for fun and the track, but the big high miles and wind was a bit much for me, so I have a big cruiser bike for those long rides and commutes now.

[@imjustink]

I rode a 400cc single for 6 years daily to school, work, everywhere. As a city bike, 100% agree with you - splits thru traffic well, tall line of vision and sight, tackles the occasional pothole and kerb well, and handles the highway good enough. Great first video. Subscribed. All the best!

[@ReflectSM]

Good point about the tall line of sight. I definitely take that for granted. It’s so nice standing up and seeing over all the traffic

[@bwc1976]

I love your attitude and I love how they still make simple air-cooled thumpers like this that are fast enough for the highway when necessary. The seat height is kind of intimidating for someone like me who is only 166 cm and has never ridden before, but I gather there are mods for that. I know Suzuki also makes the Savage but I'm trying to avoid cruisers if at all possible.

[@mihaigeanta5110]

For a brand new channel, it surely took off! Good job!

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks man!

[@grahamnielsen4797]

Had my Drz 400e model since 2009 and wouldn't trade it for anything, 17L tank with stock engine and changed front sprocket to 15 tooth. Had no problems compared to mate's with there ktm's ect road and off perfect!

[@kevinbausch5230]

Awesome content and vid. I own a 2017 with 21,800 miles. The perfect bike to go get my coffee every day 27 miles away. Live in the country outside San Antonio, great bike for in town zipping around. 😎🏍

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks man! I’m stoked that everyone who owns these bikes agrees on how sick they are 😂

[@RyanMcIntyre]

I enjoyed this video! Great points too, I rode a CBR600RR around Atlanta every single day for almost 2 years, I can relate.

[@waynereid9881]

I love the humor and your attitude towards everything it's amazing

[@ReflectSM]

Haha thanks man 🙏

[@WrecklessPB]

I picked up a 2021 400SM for my daily commuter in Edmonton, so happy I did! Like you said, best city bike to pop around traffic. One additional note, this bike is a mental health booster and makes me want to go to work for the rides. Great channel so far, keep it up!

[@ReflectSM]

I feel the same way 🔥 Totally gets you out of bed faster knowing you get to ride before anything else

[@nish1565]

Dude, your motovlogging and editing skills are on point, this is a fire first video. Keep it up!

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks dude! Appreciate this so much

[@aciawin9861]

intro alone got the thumbs up, fresh!

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings, As always another brilliant detailed video production 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 Keep producing more videos about the drz

[@HaxNotice]

Owned my DRZ for two years now and it's been both a blast and a pain in the ass. Just now finally getting it dialed in after tons of mods and fixing previous owners shortcomings. I love taking it to work and chilling at regular traffic speed, and blasting it up and down the mountains on my days off.

[@ReflectSM]

Hell yea! I wish we had mountains to blast up around here 😢

[@PlentyOToole69]

I have a British bike called a CCM, it uses the drz engine with a slight tune, a keihin carb and has ktm WP suspension. For the amount abuse and miles I've done on the engine, I really can't complain. The only things to look out for on them depending on the year were the auto cam chain tensioners could go sloppy and the steel collar behind the drive sprocket used to fail. I think the original collar was about 20mm tall and you could get an aftermarket part that was about 25mm with a rubber 'o' ring inside to completely eliminate it failing. Had the bike nearly 16 years now. Brilliant fun

[@skarminal7430]

I’ve been looking into getting a bike for a while now and I hadn’t even considered super motos until I randomly stumbled upon this channel, instant sub! Can’t wait to learn more about this style of bikes!

[@ReflectSM]

That’s cool to hear man, thanks!! 🔥

[@jasonbartlett7610]

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.

[@joshkelly5265]

Thanks alot! Great video! I watch another of KZbin and if you keep this up you'll grab people for sure. Real no nonsense stuff! I've subscribed, awaiting the next video

[@ReflectSM]

I appreciate that! Thanks man 🫡

[@anseev704]

Nice! As someone who has spent the last 5 years in Ottawa - it's a pleasure seeing footage from here in a well-made video edit. (With a well-written and cohesive script too!) Hope to see more of your content :)

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks!! Appreciate that coming from another local 👊

[@5zeth]

Banger of a first video, very well edited.

[@aladaur8006]

Had to pause and comment when he converted the Canadian gas price to freedom units, i was alrdy doing the math in my head and he saved me, and even called them freedom units. He has my approval!

[@TheFliegenderZirkus]

That was great, man! Good vibes, good editing. Cheers.

[@akashx26]

great video, good commentary and editing too! Sold my drz last summer but you may have just convinced me to pick one up when the time/price is right! Ontario winters suck (well, Ottawa gets it worse) but right on! I like the attitude about riding through storms. I always think to myself why am I doing this, its so unsafe etc. but most times its dusk and I'm also caught wearing a tinted visor lol.

[@terryadams1341]

I think you have just become more helpful to me than you would have ever thought… I’m a 40 year old child 😅 in the Uk and these dont seem a common choice here although they are out there, im looking at getting one to replace my aprilia Dorsoduro 750 and to use daily, you literally answer 90% of what I want to know and I absolutely loved the FREEDOM UNITS 😅 Keep up the good work

[@MarcAmbrose-Brown]

Great video! What about overtaking on the back roads? Do you often find yourself lacking in the power / speed departement? I commute a 675 Mv Agusta, and have never lacked that... but I do lack the manoeuvrability around town and in the city, hunched over, harsh ride etc...

[@alejandroacevedo6758]

Hell yeah I recently got me a drz too, so much fun.

[@m.al-h9108]

i love the edit quality. As someone who had a dr650 supermoto and was too heavy for it, I was still able to ride the highway just fine, but again it really is not a master of anything. Its just such a fun bike to mess around with, similar to the drz but fatter. Nice to see canadian moto vloggers.

[@OGKingfish]

Your production quality is fantastic dude. Great vid.

[@ShaunHensley]

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.

[@ryanmarshall7240]

Lovely little snippets of b-roll

[@Kaizo2020]

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

[@spicy110]

If you sit on a highway at 70mph a lot, you will be putting a 440cc kit in it by 19k becuase they will eat the bore. Maybe longer if you keep up your 1500 mile oil changes. For ref I have a drz with over 30k on the clock and a 440 kit at 18k.

[@ReflectSM]

Thanks for the insights man! Im prepared to toss whatever this thing needs at it. How’s the difference after the kit?

[@levi5468]

Love your style, please make more videos;

[@systemupdating]

Love the video. You should make a video on security protection on the DRZ.

[@bhamra38]

Good shit. I had a drzE for 2 years and loved it. Sold it and regretted it.

[@berny5326]

cant wait to watch your channel blow up dude. The fundamentals are all there keep uploading you're gonna be rich

[@ReflectSM]

I appreciate that! I’m always working on new vids

[@johnnywishbone831]

Great job man. Now I'm thinking about DR's.

[@earthybestbosses5999]

IM DEAD SERIOUSE WHEN I SAY THIS, i have a Drz400sm as well and have a 40 ish minute commute to pretty much everywhere so thats cool we got the same situation. But ill definitely be looking at more of your content so ill be more motivated to make my own content (and holy crap hope you find cheaper gas, in Pennsylvania it is 3.25!)

[@ReflectSM]

Hell yeah dude def start pushing some Moto content! It’s so rewarding. But yeah our gas is brutal here

[@ZakDamixo]

Keep posting! Love the channel About to buy a drz to commute to work

[@ReflectSM]

Will do! Thanks man 🔥

[@AlexB-op7kb]

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

[@rajxtverma]

Now that's a well made no-nonsense video