MXTV Bike Review - Suzuki 2019 DR-Z400

There's a reason the DR-Z is the highest selling dirt bike in Australia, it's bullet proof! This year Suzuki sent us a slightly modified version, with some simple changes that any new (or old) owner can make to get some extra performance

[@BWheels888]

DRZ's are for the people who don't care about having the latest bike, with new technology and looks. It's for the people who like to ride a motorcycle like it's meant to be ridden. Everywhere and anywhere. Fast or slow, it doesn't matter, it's all about the fun levels and the DRZ's fun levels are high.

[@1969cmp]

.....it's why my first bike, a 1980 DT175 will remain special. I went everywhere on that bike, flogged and it never failed. Today I picked up a 2019 DRZ400e with less than 300kms on the odo. I'll be much nicer with this bike compared to the DT. I want to keep it for ten years.

[@paulsmith9497]

I have a 2007 drz in daily use. Still an honest and fun machine with low maintenance and great reliability.

[@vevohoeyo]

These are actually quicker than you'd think. If your not on your A game it will throw you off. You can also bring in the dairy herd with this bike. Value for money is massive here👌

[@ajaxracing]

This is why I bought my 2018 excellent bikes

[@timcoppinger1361]

Best off road all rounder I reckon. Get Hoey suspension in South Australia to do the front and rear suspension for fast sand and you will not believe how good these things handle. Kick the ass of these cashed up Ktm riders. And absolutely reliable. Best value dirt bike for Australian conditions.

[@cameronbarrett8862]

Haha really? Do they go alright in the sand? Obviously there not going to be anywhere near ktm level

[@bryankennedy4408]

My dream bike! Someday..

[@tezzanewton]

Great bike, I had one years ago. I’m now running a Husky 350.

[@dominichart9523]

I ride both......husky is a great animal but the drz is just an ace classic to do trail and long distance on

[@tezzanewton]

Dominic Hart. Plus they don’t need to be rebuilt as often as the Husky. Husky recommend a full rebuild every 75 hours 😱. I spoke to my dealer who said that the way I ride, 150 hours would be fine. So that will be this year on a 2017 bike.

[@willeypoboy6052]

I hear "it's time for something new" alot in the comments...I own more than one dirtbike. My wife tells me at least once a week. This bike is more bike than alot of riders can handle. I see a lot of bikes for sale on Craigslist without a scratch. Just ride the damn thing...you don't always need to have the latest and greatest to rip up dirt,you just need to ride to rip dirt!

[@kylewest2826]

Soooo true. Everybody thinks they NEED more power, especially sumo guys. I'm thinkin, you can't even ride a 125cc four stroke like a trials bike, what makes you think you need a 500exc-f? Or sumo-ed 450? They've got no real riding skills outside of wheelies they have to chase, and think MORE power is the solution.....dead wrong. They're just shitty riders who never practice skills and are bad riders. The dude who can trials bike a 150 is always the best rider.

[@AaronMartinCOOLVIDEO]

Yeah the good old DRZ is definitely a great bike and it seems like with the modifications you guys made take that bike from being a great bike to a amazing bike off road.

[@davidpassant5626]

Just gave a mate my 2001 in exchange for some painting. What do I get next hmmmmmm? I just keep coming back to the massive list of pros next to the tiny cons list and I think I might need to ring Suzuki :) Best bike ever made in the world fullstop. The Australian SAS use them that suits me just fine.

[@oldskool83]

just use the 2001 review, same bike.........

[@ztmoto3249]

Haha, so true 🤣

[@promxrippa]

Why change something that they know works

[@izzywashington5461]

Well at least you know every model from 2001 to 2020 are sick!

[@ciccorilla]

Well done mate.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

I noticed it looked to be the seat was waist high on the rider. Not likely he was putting both feet down at once. Great video! Good info !

[@psycho0002]

i put a Barrett full exhaust on mine & it was a beast , miss it but bloody heavy bike

[@TSCtheTHC]

This bike with the stock head pipe sucks. But with the fmf power bomb. Becomes an animal !

[@RWWRENTAL]

FOR ONCE i hope suzuki makes a drz450 with 6 speed and EFI!! probably even selectable ABS on or off I have a drz and its perfect but man how I crave for a 6 speed

[@DonHavjuan]

And a longer service interval like a dual sport!

[@tegteg798]

Same got the 2018 model I feel like she's going to blow at about 70 haha

[@6226superhurricane]

Act wide ratio gears

[@RWWRENTAL]

@@6226superhurricane 100% I think I am going to purchase the ACT gears. I have the drz400 geared at 13/50 right now, which is awesome for single track, but top speed on this guy with this gearing is 65mph screaming. act will solve this issue

[@DB-qm4jx]

What handguards are those. I see they say Suzuki. Are they a factory option. I do not see them in the catalog. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@6226superhurricane]

barkbusters they come with the bike as part of the free enduro package on new bikes

[@thibo2107]

But why does a 2019 like 2000 bike

[@wooblebloc]

When are they going to change the look. Give it more of an aggressive look. Like the crf450L

[@deborahchesser7375]

It sits totally different like a real woods bike

[@JoshSmith-vj3yb]

Sharp looking bike!

[@JustinSMC]

The stock bars don’t bend all that easy it’s the rubber bushings in the top triple that hold the bar clamps that get bound up. Zeta makes an aluminum replacement set that will keep your bars from getting tweaked after a spill. Check out my channel, I have an install video.

[@6226superhurricane]

this is a 400e not a supermoto. they come with basic steel bars that do bend. you take them off and fit a decent bar with a bend that suits

[@6226superhurricane]

and they aren't rubber mounted

[@DB-sd3cw]

Bold new graphics

[@MotoCampAdv]

really wish suzuki would put a EFI and 6 speed gear box in the DrZ .

[@DonHavjuan]

I wish they put 6 speeds and EFI in the DR650

[@timcoppinger1361]

The 6 speed would be the best. Can’t see much point in fuel injection though.

[@MotoCampAdv]

@@timcoppinger1361 no cold starts and no worries about wether you let it sit too long without riding her

[@XSAoRAD]

Leave the DRZ400 alone, but a new bike with a 450 or more, 6spd, EFI on a reliable platform would be a winner.

[@MadDog-65]

@@DonHavjuan you can have fuel injection. I run a pretty much stock 2015 DR650 I've changed the muffler that's it. I run it on Avgas. starts first time in all weather conditions. I've just bought a brand new DRz400e and its brilliant as well. I've owned the DR650 since new never had a drama with the carby. I ride with blokes on Euro trash bikes they have nothing but trouble on most rides..

[@australianagpics7945]

What Bend is on them renthal bars ?

[@kenwolfe5697]

Morale of the story- there's no point in talking about what's new because nothing has changed. Let's just talk about the mods that work well. Still a great machine after all this time.

[@_jabowitz_4309]

Is mxtv actually on tv any more?

[@drchan5893]

it's on every Saturday morning

[@spikesta3593]

Got a 2016 model best thing I did was change the gearing to 15 44

[@1969cmp]

....I pick up mine this weekend...🤗

[@mxtvshow]

awesome enjoy the ride.

[@marksonferreira1758]

Top👏👏

[@buddywilson104]

Looks badass....

[@1keykneedeep]

No pipe, air box, or jetting??

[@kennethkrajewski9443]

1keykneedeep that should of been 1st thing done

[@6226superhurricane]

aus e model comes jetted slightly rich it actually improves with a full exhaust and only needs the needle raised. airbox mod is only an s or sm model thing e model already has a 3"x3.75" opening. the e exhaust is also bigger than s/sm.

[@enduronorthnz6437]

helmets worth more than the bike :P

[@XSAoRAD]

A rego plate on the back adds $5k in value

[@drchan5893]

try ALIEXPRESS.com they have heaps of motorbike parts and gear, helmets, jackets boots

[@88a8]

حلوهههههه

[@garyatilano8281]

Its so outdated 😫

[@Flag_Rat]

They're old, heavy and dated. Its just a farm bike.

[@Dom-ky2go]

The first upgrade you should do is buy a ktm. As a ex drz owner you need to spend to much to make it any good. Especially the motor.

[@villev8844]

This bike is made for driving, you can ride it 10 years without rebuild. It is therefore difficult to find a substitute for it. KTM is not valid for it.

[@MotoCampAdv]

@@villev8844 WRR is the only other worthy competitor

[@AC-ud7cv]

Get a Honda CRF250L. Problem solved.

[@MotoCampAdv]

@@AC-ud7cv its a pig of a 250 the drz is lighter

[@Dom-ky2go]

Exactly the wr has same power with way less weight and it's a 250. Sry but drz is a out of date turd.

[@ossa60]

kawasaki had the guts to kill it's klr650....it's time for suzuki to finally do the same and kill the drz400 and the dr650....it will be a favor to all dual sport fanatics. It's time for something new!