2021 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Review | MC Commute

[@rogergress9520]

A terrific review of the bike! The information is usable and purposeful. These are really enjoyable bikes to ride all over the town/city. Great Suzuki styling and the price is affordable for a great bike! Thanks for this review, I do like this style for the price and reliability, as you have mentioned. I enjoyed the ride, the review and the posting of the video!

[@AdamWaheed]

Very nice. Thank you for taking a moment to watch this video and leave a nice comment.

[@WelsheDragon]

It was good but I turned off cos I can’t stand hearing all his mouth noises, slapping up his lips and sucking his teeth, gross Also air induction into the exhaust isn’t new or ground breaking, CCM cxr230s have it and are basic af, and you’re not making the bike more eco, you’re diluting the exhaust with fresh air...

[@seanee573]

Sooo this bike does ok cruising at 65 70 for 15 20 miles at a time ?

[@seanee573]

@@WelsheDragon you sound butt hurt because you got a 250 or something…. Lol

[@DB-sd3cw]

Wow the D riding is insane

[@TheTitian69]

First hand experience : Got a new 2015sm road it hard every time I got on it. Burnt many sets of tires off and few sets of break pads, I Jumped it , Dumped it dropped it and knocked it over. Road it on the highway at 80 mph for hours . Took it off road where a SM shouldn't go, learned to drift it in a circle on grass then pavement . Learned how to go through the gears ridding a wheelie. Been over the handle bars bringing the back wheel up to high at the stop light. I put 44,000 miles on that bike in five years. I had one hell of a fun time every single mile. The ONLY thing ever done to maintain the bike besides tires and break pads was just oil change . The valves were never even adjusted. It run strong the day I sold it. (I almost cried) . Sold it for 4k got it new for 7,200.00 .... So I paid 3,200.00 for 5 years of riding that bike That means 640$ a year or just 53 dollars a month. To ride that bike. That's a pretty good deal in my book.

[@madbroindustries]

Damn bro 44k miles!?

[@TheChasingSunsetsFamily]

Why did you sell it?

[@ДимитърНиколов-ь3ч]

What bike u are ride now

[@JonDunnmusician]

Beautiful honest write-up

[@billbonu1639]

BRAKES

[@moorepower13]

The day after they redo it everyone will be on here lamenting about the days of indestructible steel frames and adjusting the carb for 4 bucks in jets.

[@ericweber1969]

I’ll be one of those guys, but why wait fir that day to come? This bike is FUN!

[@furyroad7565]

Exactly. At the same time all anyone does now is whine and complain constantly about everything.

[@jkro30a]

True but getting that carb off the bike is an exercise in expletives.

[@mt1885]

@@jkro30a Undo the subframe

[@CollinMac96]

EFI is better in every way

[@jkro30a]

Most fun bike to ride. You know how a DRZ rider shifts? It’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5.

[@ajaxracing]

Lol!

[@Scottstunts]

Lol

[@thelogfather5002]

So true!

[@soyuz1234]

lmao

[@MaxwellBenson80]

Same with my dr650... lol

[@tylerwilliams1882]

I have friends with DRZ400SM's. Once I got to ride them around for a day I was hooked! I ended up trading my MT-07 for the SM life. Something about a Thumper just made me excited. I've owned many Carbureted vehicles and have grown to really enjoy them and honestly enjoy how minimalist the DRZ is. It's extremely enjoyable and at the same time relaxing to ride quickly becoming my favorite motorcycle. It is heavy compared to other dual sports but if you're coming from heavier sport bikes it feels like a bicycle!

[@DB-sd3cw]

Thank you for repeating what literally thousands of other reviewers and commenters have already said. Breathtaking.

[@itzajdmting]

That's what puts me off many modern bikes... The weight. When manufacturers start paying attention to that they will make more 'hitters', bikes that sell off the shelf a and leave a lasting impression. Better acceleration, braking, Handling... Low weight helps in many areas favoured by the user.

[@bwxmoto]

A tip I can give about camera angle that always works. Right now it is pointed almost directly down at the ground most of the time. If you make the camera lens parallel with your face shield the angle will almost always be spot-on.

[@elmoomle4565]

100% on point!

[@lancew6774]

Watch on 1.5x speed (anytime you see Adam). You're welcome.

[@chainedlightning]

Doesn't EVen *pause* *lipsmack* *pause* WORK *pause* on me anyMORE.

[@victoralley708]

@@chainedlightning 😂

[@darylclifford]

ITS TORTUROUS !!!

[@grantpelly6656]

My hero. Lol

[@nymetsfan912]

Wow that bike seems to accelerate pretty fast now

[@christiaan6443]

I love that you're reviewing this so soon after the pumpkin SM. Look forward to your Kawi KLX300 review!

[@AdamWaheed]

Yes. That worked out quite well somehow, lol.

[@mr.aarong.2115]

I used to own a DRZ400-S with SM wheels. I absolutely loved this bike and by far one of the best bikes I have every owned for running the corners. I may pick up an SM one day soon.

[@davetechme]

For those that have never ridden one, do it. It's not brain splatteringly fast, but it's the most fun I've had on two wheels by a huge margin. Makes me regret getting a supernaked, TBH. Edit: Actually, I take that back. I put supermoto handlebars on my bike and I sort of get the best of both worlds. :)

[@rzu7120]

Can we please have one more person saying the bike should have a six speed gearbox and fuel-injection?

[@QutaibaX]

And extra 50-200 cc

[@evilmelon8790]

But....at.....an.....exaggerated....slow....pace.....like....the .....reviewer. Annoying

[@smeggysmeg2837]

the bike should have a six speed and fuel injection. welcome

[@rzu7120]

@@smeggysmeg2837 Aaahhhh!

[@aux1z11]

Carburetor are best = no computer garbage

[@johnridesadv2512]

If it aint broke, don't fix it. Now I wouldn't complain if Suzuki upgraded this thing, but I have a 2016 model that is all tricked out. Spent about $2500 in upgrades, and it's arguably the most fun bike I have. It's not the fastest, but you can really ring it's neck and not be going insane illegal speeds, which I like. Very fun even at lower speeds. And it handles great with a sticky set of tires. If you can get one of these used for $3-4K, and then put another grand or two in mods, you'll have one of the more fun bikes out there.

[@J0J0McM0M0]

smcr690 or husqvarna 701 sm are great alternatives.

[@brando.94]

I absolutely love mine. I also really appreciate how simple the maintenance is in comparison to the other supermoto's out there. Picked mine up for 5k, all tricked out. Worth every penny.

[@darthorpheus]

I picked up my 08 with 2.5k miles for $1.5k stock. Well someone replaced the rubber steering dampeners, but no 3x3! $1500!!!

[@ajaxracing]

@@darthorpheus damn thats a steal bro

[@big10hunter42]

Just got a 2022. Ive had many other bikes. My last two were GSXR600 and a GSXR1000. I had a ton of fun on the sport bikes, but have to say that the DRZ is the most fun I’ve had out of the 5 bikes I’ve owned in my life time. I love the torquey engine, and it’s just a blast to ride on twisty back roads. Wish I had explored the super moto world a long time ago. I find myself trying to stay out of trouble from the desire to avoid traffic by hoping curbs, burning across a field and back out onto the road in the suburbs. This bike brings out inner kid. I don’t have any issues with it not being fuel injected or having a 6th gear. Ride it as it was intended to be ridden and you can have more fun than you can imagine. It’s a great bike!

[@machupikachu1085]

I'm really thinking of buying a new one. Where I live, it is getting hard to find decent ones used. Just trying to justify a $9000 dirt bike lol

[@josephoberman331]

​@@machupikachu1085did u ever get one? I am in your same.boat now..

[@machupikachu1085]

@@josephoberman331 I did indeed. We're all going dirt biking tomorrow in Orange county.

[@machupikachu1085]

If you're planning on taking it off road quite a bit, get the drz. If you plan on mainly hooning on the streets with less off-road, the dr650 is a better supermoto. Either way, you can't go wrong.

[@ericaworthington2675]

I had one and loved it as a third bike, for playing in the hills or kart tracks. The previous owner included dirt wheels so in half hour i could swap and ride trails. It could use a 6th gear.

[@AustenARW]

Good to see a motorcycle journalist do a review of the 'ol DRZ! Such a big following and aftermarket for them. One of the best and most fun-to-ride motorcycles I've ever owned.

[@KenpachiZarakiX]

I see Suzuki came out with bold new graphics....again....for the 20th year in a row 😆

[@Lexyboogie]

I don't need to even click play to know that this is literally the same exact bike that I have, and I bought it in 2008. The fact that this bike is still running a carb is beyond me.

[@busboy3232]

This particular machine was used in the war of 1812.

[@davidklementis5913]

@@busboy3232 😆

[@rick-hm3ji]

I believe that the way the emission regulations work is that existing designs were somewhat grandfathered in. That is, they are only held to the emission requirements that were in place at the time the bike was introduced. The flipside of these regulations is that any upgrades will negate the grandfather status. Hence, this bike still has only 5 speeds and a carburetor.

[@aluisious]

@@rick-hm3ji Jesus it could use a 6th gear.

[@24james]

Your a legend in your own mind💯🤣

[@coderedcamaro4812]

I have a 21 Husqvarna fe501s and a 20 Kawasaki z900 and I still might get the drz400sm. I've have 2 of them in the past and they are absolutely fun bikes, carb and headlight included. Great review and love the new graphics .

[@Dan-56]

A 21 year production run is short compared to the Yamaha SR400/500, which came out in 1978, and is still in production 😳. Fun knows no age limit 😉🏍👍.

[@panji7793]

21 years old,that's new to me,still got a 79 Yamaha L2s till now hahaha

[@Scantcity]

I watch a ton of motorcycle videos, you are so thorough, great job!

[@justincase2808]

Crazy cool neighborhood u live man great vid great information 👍

[@Non-Serviam300]

I’m totally captivated by the features, character and benefits of this bike. Wonderful review 🤘

[@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged]

The emphasis when he says asphalt “ASS FAULT” haha 😆

[@rofandofy]

Nothing " Budget " about these motorcycles. Well built, highly competent, proven and reliable.

[@prosperity144]

Agreed

[@Chumbucketsecret]

You mean not changing anything for over 20 years isn’t budget? Yeah ok.

[@autonomousindividual7780]

@@Chumbucketsecret There's a reason you should understand before you claim they're cheaping out. They can't update it because of the pukes that claim the planet is going to fry. Which is a big farce designed to make money on EVs and scare people into a bunch of sacrifices. Facts all.

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Great review of a great bike. I'm old enough to recognize it's heritage goes back to the 1980's trail bikes.

[@ericweber1969]

It’s old, but still cool! Love the colors this year, too.

[@racerdaveracerdave]

Stainless lines help brake feel a lot. FCR, big bore and full MRD exhaust and this thing rips.

[@7mpowerd]

Carbed in 2021, honestly didn’t see that coming.

[@MRrandory]

I have added a braided front brake line and it made a massive difference ! Huge

[@machupikachu1085]

I though about doing the same thing. How is that brake in the dirt tho?

[@hun3728]

I can't imagine a drz review video without a wheelie.

[@walmsley1969]

they don’t exist lol

[@zeplin4078]

haha love the kid speeding past you on the go-cart track" Hey Uncle Adam stop playing on the track"

[@AdamWaheed]

Lol. Yup. Always good to see the young bucks grippin' it and rippn' it.

[@jamesdownie2152]

I have a 2004 version - Unfortunately we can't get them new here in Scotland. I think that they are superb with an absolutely bullet proof engine!! Not very fast but so much fun to ride on twisty roads with sticky rubber on the wheels!! You don't buy a Suzuki DRZ400 SM to run as standard .... You can customise it to your taste more than any other bike that I can think of.

[@iiraiyen]

For as long as an unrefined DRZ400 exists, there will always be a soul to complain about it not having a sixth gear.

[@joelstevensz06]

Be honest, tell them the Lighting is unacceptable!

[@ajaxracing]

Easy upgrade with just a bulb ..

[@joelstevensz06]

@@ajaxracing the point is it the consumer shouldn't have to and buying a brand new motorcycle. And it would cost them less than $ $10 buying in production size bulk And that should be passed on to the consumer. They need to put LED lights on their bikes

[@AddyAdderson]

Ass-----fault. What is with all the awkward speech pauses? This video only has script for 15 minutes, but takes 24 minutes. C'mon Adam.

[@steel1527]

Why are people complaining about the carbs why change something that works very well?

[@machupikachu1085]

I guess they don't want the ability push start it lol

[@jensenmiller6410]

"This bike is old is Suzuki's lineup" *Laughs in unchanged DR650*

[@laz1go286]

Finally something that I own 🤟 Got it new in 2017. I reckon the best color scheme in white and blue rims.Yes it's really old school but that makes it stand out between today's fully loaded bikes.So much fun to ride even in standard form.Just needs a pipe and jetting and it comes alive, putting out 42-45 HP.What I miss on it is a sixth gear and a rev counter.The aftermarket options are endless you can really upgrade whatever on it.

[@machupikachu1085]

Have you thought about getting and FCR and 15/39 gearing? It makes the DR.Z way more highway friendly but with no loss of power and torque cause of the new power bump. They have bunch of Chinese clone 39mm FCR carbs on Ebay for like $100. Some food for thought. Cheers!

[@laz1go286]

@@machupikachu1085 hi, I heard of those mods, Inline with the 3x3 mod. They should all work well on DRZ However it's not an option anymore to me as, I sold my bike. I'll have a review on my bike soon on my channel, and I'm also pretty sure that I'll buy a Supermoto again at some point. They are such fun bikes..

[@billbonu1639]

WTF is a rev counter

[@machupikachu1085]

@@billbonu1639 it's what they call a tachometer in some places where you don't live. Hope that helps. Cheers!

[@laz1go286]

@@billbonu1639 the Revolution Counter for Motorcycles is a precision tool designed by TEXA to measure engine speed on large and small motorcycles. WTF is Google?? Your friend to find basic stuff like that 🤣

[@CrazyJ1985]

Great review of a fairly great bike. I love the fact that you're actually reviewing while riding. I hate voice over reviews.

[@machupikachu1085]

Do you honestly think he was dragging knee on a track while musing in real time?

[@bradleywoodward7753]

Dude! You're my favorite reviewer/presenter! Hopefully, you'll be continuing these this year. 👍👍

[@AdamWaheed]

Hi Bradley, thank you for the nice note. Nothing is certain, but we expect to continue publishing this content for the 2021 calendar year.

[@elmoomle4565]

That would be a great 'zombie apocalypse' bike...for all the obvious reasons.

[@lovelessissimo]

Now that the KLR is gone, maybe. The DR650 is probably better, though.

[@nyedavis922]

@Daniel Fenton safari make a 28L tank for it

[@nyedavis922]

@Daniel Fenton yeah dual sports do take some converting to make them more adventure capable, but even so they still work out considerably cheaper and far more capable than an off the shelf 'adventure' bike (for off road based overlanding)

[@1TruePatriot]

@@lovelessissimo Isn't the KLR 650 back on the market again?

[@lovelessissimo]

@@1TruePatriot it is now, haha

[@billystylish]

Cheap on insurance, tons of info on forums, and long list of possible mods!

[@1Corinthians151-4]

Think I pay 10 bucks for insurance

[@madbroindustries]

@@1Corinthians151-4 how is the service on these bike. I can change the oil etc but im worried about opening up the engine etc

[@BN1960]

Amazing really. Suzuki are world MotoGP champions - the pinnacle of machines and riders and yet their range is full of old knockers like this.

[@ericweber1969]

Ride it and you’ll understand.

[@avi8r944]

A good apocalypse bike for sure. These will run forever and parts are everywhere, same with the klr.

[@Remandoak]

I was trying to make out where this was because it was so familiar and I realized it was Vista. Pretty cool. Great video.

[@l-mac5105]

I have a 2020 DRZ400SM in gray. I replaced the stock headlight with a JNS Engineering LED headlight. It looks great and it’s really bright. I also installed a set of Denali Electronics DRLs in amber color on the front fender. I removed the stock reflectors and used the holes on the bracket to mount the lights.

[@bradjacobs1844]

Best review on the DR-ZSM on the internet. Thank you!

[@leeinwis]

no 6th gear

[@MRrandory]

I bought one brand new just before Christmas, tough choice considering the new 300s coming out soon but f**k new tech I’m old school and I love old school tech/bikes.

[@madbroindustries]

300s?

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

I bought the crf300l and I’m looking at buying one of the new 400sm as the crf was useless off road and the Suzuki goes better for not much $ more

[@machupikachu1085]

You made the right choice. Basically the same weight as the 300's with 50% more horsepower and better suspension.

[@muscleandimports]

They need to update this thing. Fuel injected, more power, same reliability, 6th gear with better highway gearing, tachometer, gear position indicator, temperature gauge, wet sump oil system with a sight glass... I have one, but I wish they'd have improved it by now.

[@duncan7494]

Same here... I see no difference between this and my ‘04

[@indyjones3287]

The couldn't meet emission standards without lots of R&D. If they don't change, it's grandfathered in.

[@muscleandimports]

@@indyjones3287 right, we know. The point is, it's becoming more & more irrelevant as time goes on. The bike needs an update and sales figures will start to prove that.

[@muscleandimports]

@@indyjones3287 I didn't pay the 8 something K they're asking for a new one, I bought mine used. Even Adam stated he wouldn't spend his money on it.

[@adrianalexandrov7730]

@@duncan7494 were there SM in 04?

[@E2Moto]

Had mine since 2016, and still loved it. FCR39, full Yoshimura RS-2, and Hotcams Stage 2s. Those mods made my bike a lot more fun than it was in stock.

[@machupikachu1085]

I'm getting the FCR39. Want the 41, but wayyy too much lol. I want a quiet pipe tho. What is the best aftermarket pipe for FCR that won't get me evicted? Q4/powerbomb or something else?

[@E2Moto]

@@machupikachu1085 I heard the FMF is the most quiet one compared to the Yoshimura RS-2, and MRD. Definitely stay away from the MRD.

[@rev-you1975]

Best review of the Dr I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing. Great video.

[@steveottavaino3804]

Who was the little dude on the Tron bike? Future GP rider, son of Val perhaps? Thanks for sharing, a fun, usable, inexpensive, bike with huge potential for modifying and inducing some serious smiles/fun. Ciao..

[@ridingwithrusso7790]

I have a 2020, very happy with the it. He briefly mentioned the seat height but didn’t give the exact number, it’s 35” which can be a serious problem for some. At 75 mph on the highway I would say it’s running high in the rpm range and not a very pleasant experience, keep it at 65 or below and you’ll be happy 👍

[@ajaxracing]

Once you learn to cruise I.dont really take mine out if ima be on the freeway 20min or more but shes damn good in traffic

[@machupikachu1085]

Consider an FCR39 with 15/39 gearing if it's in the budget. Freeway problem solved! Cheers!

[@nicstokes236]

Great video but man the audio quality is terrible what's going on there

[@elchaconaso]

you need to find a way to talk without making that nasty noise with your mouth,stopped the video at :30 and that was it.

[@CrankyBacon80]

for the love of god please add a 6th gear!

[@Rockyrules1995]

Not enough motor on the dirt for a 6th gear ://// the SM Isn't what's keeping this bike alive

[@tylersilva50]

Lmfaooo I own a 2016 I really wish it had a 6th gear

[@glennr9913]

That was the main reason I sold the one I had. It sounded like it was going to explode on the highway.

[@machupikachu1085]

If you gotta go into the engine, Get the ACT kit. Conversely, buy the FCR carb and gear it 15/39. Problem solved. Cheers!

[@a64738]

I would love to have a DR400 as backup bike to my KTM 500 EXC that I love and hate lol :) . (sometimes it is nice to go ride without needing to do a oil change and check valve clearance first).

[@machupikachu1085]

sometimes? lol Sweet machine tho.

[@glikewater4796]

This guys sound like he has glue in his mouth it's nasty

[@grumpysquid]

Im new to bikes and picked up a naked Yamaha recently. Back then I believed a super moto like this, even though old design, would be a great starter. But now I know that this is a cycle for advanced riders because of the hooligan capabilities and techniques you would need to ride it to full potential. Underestimated daredevil for sure.

[@machupikachu1085]

Truth. Mastered it on road? Throw on some knobbies and master it off road!

[@Allagi22]

Dude you're weaving in and out of traffic, passing between cars that are going the speed limit, passing in the right lane, not using turn signals the list goes on! I understand lane splitting is legal in California but that means you are allowed to split lanes and move to the front of the line in slow moving or stopped traffic--Not that you can literally ride the lane divider in moving traffic! Wtf are you doing man? Pretty hard for me to take your opinion about a motorcycle seriously when you ride like that. I'm surprised Motorcyclist Magazine allows a review like this, it makes all motorcyclists look bad.

[@machupikachu1085]

Did he at least get off your lawn? :D

[@MAtogable]

why would you change it if it still works? this goes back to the legendary DR350

[@ericweber1969]

Those were sweet bikes!

[@ajaxracing]

Have a 91 dr250s the baby bro to this bike and heres the kicker its got a 6th gear lmao still love my Drz tho

[@machupikachu1085]

True, 'cept the DR350 had 6 gears. D'oh!!

[@findingneutral]

Great review.

[@TheImtoomuch]

Still a great looking bike and an excellent motorcycle. What it lacks in newness and technology it more than makes up for with its stone reliability.

[@elijahbrooks8589]

That’s a dope paint job

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

*During a wheelie* Me: oh crap oh crap Adam: oh yea, that’s it, that’s nice

[@Georgeqaws]

I find it funny when everyone complains that it isn't fast enough. I have the 400s and it gets to 70km/h in second gear and 100km/h at the top of third. Takes no more than 5 seconds to get to 100km/h which by car standards is faster than many V8 cars.

[@machupikachu1085]

people want busa torque for grom money. Suzuki can't win.

[@mjo4981]

It's a great bike, and I don't mind the carburetor and the five speed. It is, however, too tall for an old guy with a 29-in leg seam. Why they went to the trouble of changing the fork but retaining 10 inches of travel I don't know. My gs650 has 7 inches of travel and is a fine bumpy road bike. I'm going to get the suspension lowered 3 inches and I will love this bike a lot more! It's fine while I'm moving but I'm getting tired of having to reach for the ground when there's a dip under my foot.

[@1990-t1j]

Nice bike. These would sell like crazy in Europe if Euro emissions would allow them. I'd rather have my Duke 390. though, but I remember really enjoying my DR250SH when I was a young man in Tokyo.

[@norman11688]

Great review I love this bike. Always cool

[@chip6954]

...aaaaand for under $600, you can make 20 minute wheel swaps with a set of 18” / 21” ebay alu rims/tires for the dirt!

[@jonathanlocker4]

please tell me where you can get a dirt setup for under $600.

[@KenpachiZarakiX]

Not to mention you need to swap out speedo gears and brake caliper bracket. It's another $1k + to do a dirt setup if you buy new.

[@CollinMac96]

@@jonathanlocker4 I’d love to know as well lol

[@machupikachu1085]

@@CollinMac96 I'd love to know how he can do it in 20 minutes lol!

[@Trolls52]

Awesome video I myself have a 2001 drz 250 Can’t wait to upgrade! Also is this video recorded in San Diego county ? Just looks so familiar

[@msj5997]

Why is it this bike looks soo beatiful!

[@elitetileandstone]

Let me get this straight, the tires are smooth on the inside because Suzuki uses non tubeless wheels.The mirrors are adjustable, just like every other adjustable mirror. Yikes! I like Adam's reviews but sometimes he over complicates things..

[@bigbadvicHo]

Been doing bike research and I’m definitely going to buy an older model. I wanna master this bike so I don’t drop my nice bike whenever I can afford that nice bike one day hopefully.

[@rangeroadmoto]

Cool video! We did a review on the drz400sm too, although I think some people got offended when we compared it to the Honda Grom 😬

[@motoross9237]

I searched your comparison before going with a wr250f. Not offended lol both wicked fun lil bikes

[@martymcmannis8662]

Thanks for the review. That's some crazy street laws where you are from. Just making your own lane, I could see people getting upset with that. I couldn't do that even if it was legal hear cause of common courtesy. I guess I'm never in a rush, and can wait my turn. Thanks for letting us know about the DRZ.

[@ajaxracing]

In cali you have to if you dont you will get run over

[@Allagi22]

What he's doing is 100% not legal. The man rides like a full blown idiot.

[@Speedytrip]

Everytime I considered a DRZ400 I was surprised at how many of them on the used market had their engine replaced before 20000km...

[@oscarbear7498]

Why?

[@rob142sti]

stop smacking your lips and tongue.. please

[@kindofweird]

You're a nice vibe man, cool video!

[@AbnormalWrench]

I bought a 2006 brand new for $5500 out the door. Was a great bike. Put 26K miles on it. Spent way too much time and money beefing up the motor, and then dealing with the fallout from that (blown headgaskets). Ended up going out and buying a KTM 690. A way better bike in every way. Now I spend my time riding bikes, instead of working on them!

[@rzu7120]

That’s what people say when they get rid of their KTMs.

[@AbnormalWrench]

@@rzu7120 I've owned 5 of them now. I guess I've been lucky. No issues whatsoever.

[@DR200Gold]

recently got myself a 2021 Dr200s, gotta say Im a bit jealous of that seat ;)

[@DR200Gold]

@@kamenrider8543 I've only done the Ricochet bash plate (black), ego barkbusters and the massive rack from cycleracks so far. Changing front sprocket is next on the list. Fun little bike to learn on.

[@machupikachu1085]

@@kamenrider8543 Sweet! How is the Q4 over the stock can? I'll have to rejet after my FCR upgrade, but don't wanna get evicted lol

[@gitrdoug]

An oldie but goodie. Kind of like Adam.

[@adityarai5367]

It actually looks good.

[@Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

Should be $6000 new at most

[@davidhardstaff8110]

Would love a drz400e but stopped coming to the UK years ago... bullet proof.

[@davidrivera1727]

Hello ‘I have a question for you I’ve had any motorcycle CRF 250 L,V Strom 650 ,CB 500 ,all that were fuel injected do you think if I went to the DRZ I would be disappointed because of the carburetor is it OK to go back to the carburetor?🤷🏽‍♂️

[@stabor1122]

Cool bike but the constant lip smacking and god awful camera angle kill your review....

[@ste_v1983]

I really wish they would do a updated drz 400 sm!

[@ste_v1983]

Exactly!,

[@machupikachu1085]

sadly, it's not that simple. The entire bike would have to be redesigned, basically. No mean feat. The new one would be $10k

[@CuriousGoose]

He talks like a learner driver pulling away for the first time.

[@motoadventuredual-sport3671]

Yes very nice guy but I fall asleep listening to his robot voice tone

[@ralphpeters3983]

Could you look up from the highway once in a while.

[@AdamWaheed]

"Racer tuck."

[@notyourpapa]

I didn't know about the programmable speedo. That's a great feature.

[@machupikachu1085]

IKR? I'm looking forward to slapping some oversized off road tires on my SM and turning it into a TW400 😊

[@notyourpapa]

@@machupikachu1085 that would be awesome. Post a video on it. Love to see what size tires would fit.

[@diegosgarage1014]

I made the switch to a 2021 CRF 450 RL from a DRZ and have never looked back, love the bike so much better than the DRZ in pretty much every single way

[@machupikachu1085]

It should be for twice the price and maintenance lol. Congrats on the new mount! Cheers!

[@gordo5863]

Chuck a pair of Continental Attack SM evo's on it. Stick with the OEM sizes, and pressures. Takes the heaviness out of the steering and transforms the bike into a scalpel in the twisties

[@steve-wu7jp]

It also needs firmer suspension stock, thr thing dives like a submarine under hard braking

[@ewokkowe4879]

Have you tried setting the suspension for your weight and riding style.?

[@tougeattack123]

@@ewokkowe4879 that cost a lot.except for the bike being under powered and heavy as tank you have to pay for suspension and better brakes out of the box

[@machupikachu1085]

@@tougeattack123 how does it cost a lot? Both front and rear suspension are fully adjustable. Did you put a new seat in your car because you couldn't find a comfy seating position? 😋

[@tougeattack123]

@@machupikachu1085 setting for you means new springs and revalving. drz suspension sucks its to soft

[@machupikachu1085]

@@tougeattack123 actually, no it does not mean that at all. It means adjusting the fully adjustable suspension. There are literally hundreds of different combinations in stock form to suit your riding style and weight. You are referring to having a custom overhaul to your suspension because you think it's too soft. My buddy has jumped his stock SM consistently over 20+ feet while not bottoming out. How much more firm do you need? Are you using yours for X-Games?

[@funkolog]

8:43 tyre, air, rim and that rubber plate thing that make nipples airtight.. I would rather chose for tubes. it's easier to maintain. the whole bike screams: reliability

[@elmoomle4565]

Indeed. Perfect zombie apocalypse/shtf bike...

[@overcome8628]

Yea and how is it when the wind is blowing over 15 miles an hour?

[@sidtrex1]

How tall that bike i’shot guy 5.6 can I’ still ride want to buy one

[@aschool9510]

Dude that little kid on the go kart track rules

[@sweetcostarica]

Not much has changed for the old DRZ400 (SM). Question: with all the new, carbureted, & updated designs, why is the DRZ400 still sold? Interesting.

[@machupikachu1085]

Literally zero competition is why. Kawi and Honda just updated their anemic 250's to 300's but are still almost the same weight as the Dr.Z, with 50% less horsepower and worse suspension. On the other side, Honda's 450, and the KTM, Husky and similar entries will be maintenance queens, and cost you almost twice as much in some cases.

[@sweetcostarica]

​@@machupikachu1085 *_Zero competition?_* You do know that there are many, many more Honda CRF 250/300s *_sold_* than Suzuki DRZ 400s for their tons of other benefits. And again, The new-ish Honda 450 and the KTM are expensive & are high maintenance but they are much more popular & desirable. *_Zero competition??_* Maybe, maybe not. But I can predict that even the few people that live in Arizona, Nevada, Australia, the tropics, i.e. places where the DRZ400's carburetor does not "act up" and the old, very old design doesn't disappoint... They will not have a DRZ400 to buy soon (discontinued) or have a brand new modern 2024 or 2025 DRZ400FF. F = for fuel injection & the other F = new frame. Just my opinion.

[@machupikachu1085]

@@sweetcostarica yeah, pretty much zero competition. KLX300 - roughly 300 lbs,$5500, Dr.Z - roughly 300 lbs $7500, 50% more horsepower and torque. Honda 450 - less weight, more power, more maintenance, $10 000. KTM - best performance, $12k + So yeah, between 5 k and 10 k, there is no competition. You want an under powered bike? buy the KLX. Wanna spend over ten thousand dollars on a dirt bike? Plenty of options. Want a bike that you can convert from sumo to full dirt that can do highway, huge jumps, and canyon carve with bullet proof reliability and a cartoonishly huge accessories aftermarket for a reasonable price? Yup, me too.