Suzuki DRZ400 review, common problems and mods︱Cross Training Enduro

Suzuki DRZ400 review, common problems and mods? We spill the beans on the dual sport. The Suzuki DR-Z400 is a dual-sport motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki beginning in 2000. It is powered by a single-cylinder, 398 cc (24.3 cu in), carbureted, liquid-cooled four-stroke engine. Kawasaki marketed a private labeled version of the DR-Z known as the KLX400 - it is nearly identical to the DR-Z400 except for bodywork and some accessories. The DR-Z is used by the Australian Army and is slightly modified for the Army role. The DR-Z400 has been produced in four variants:
DR-Z400 - kick-start only, not street legal (US), possibly street legal (AUS).
DR-Z400E - electric-start, not street legal (US), street legal (AUS)
DR-Z400S - street legal (headlight, taillight, turn signals, mirrors and horn)
DR-Z400SM - Supermoto, first year 2005, street legal, comes standard with 17-inch (430 mm) sportbike inspired wheels, oversize front and rear brakes, RMZ rear swing-arm and inverted forks.
It's the beast of burden, the yellow peril, and the doctor. The DRZ400, or DR Zee as some incorrectly call it, has been around for almost two decades with barely a change. It floats like a hippopotamus and stings like bee and I should know, I've had all three models... the soft dual sport, the supermoto version, and the more dirt oriented yellow E model. DRZ400S, DRZ400E and DRZ400SM. While I crap on, let's follow one of our guys around on his beast of burden.
DRZ400 known issues and problems? Read on. I don't know about the rest of the world, but in Australia it's one of the biggest selling models. There's something about old style bikes that almost never get updated which appeals to Aussies as they always sell well. The DRZ is cheap, reliable, long service intervals, parts are relatively cheap, and there's a huge array of aftermarket goodies too. The DRZ400E model has a higher compression ratio, cam profiles and better carburettor setup. The softer DRZ400S and DRZ400SM models can be improved with the 3x3 mods. Just cut a three inch by three inch hole in the top of the airbox, rejet the carb and prepare for arm wrenching power... well you might be waiting for a while. In fact the previous owner of my supermoto model had spent a few thousand dollars wringing everything he could out of the engine - big bore kit, valves, racing carb, Yoshi system - it was a bit peppier than a stock E model but nothing to write home about.
It is reliable. In fact so reliable that KTM riders usually insist a DRZ400 is included on their trips.
But if you google around about DRZ known issues here is what you'll find.
Stators tend to burn out at around 20000km. The regulator or rectifier needs to be upgraded to avoid the stator overheating.
The fasteners for the stator, starter gear and primary gear can loosen over time. Get in there with the loctite.
Like quite a few Japanese bikes, there isn't a lot of grease on the swingarm and steering bearings with the Suzuki DRZ400.
If you find a really old DRZ, they reckon the pre-2002 models needed a manual cam chain tensioner.
Remove the safety relay for the sidestand, it's sure to leave you stranded in the worst place at the worst time.
Gearing the DRZ down? Go bigger on the rear instead of smaller on the front sprocket. Otherwise the chain can chew into your swingarm.
The seat is far too hard for models that will typically see a lot of road or adventure riding.
Like almost every Japanese dirt bike, there's a cable clutch because they haven't discovered hydraulic clutches yet.
Once you get offroad the Suzuki DRZ400 suspension of course, is terrible once you start to ride a bit aggressively.
The DRZ400E model is uncomfortably loud for a stock bike, yet the exhaust design is quite restrictive. Unfortunately most aftermarket exhausts are even louder for relatively little gain.
And finally the five speed gearbox doesn't have a very good spread of ratios. Quite a few guys spend a fortune on aftermarket gears to improve this.
The Suzuki DRZ400 reminds me very much of the DR650. A great basic bike, which could be so much more with tweaks from the factory that would cost next to nothing. For example, change those gear ratios. Put heavier oil and springs in the suspension. Change the seat to a softer foam. I have often made fun of this tendency for the Japanese to focus on changes in colour and their graphics each year, instead of actual improvements to the bikes themselves.
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[@spacetruckin6555]

I sold two guns to get my hands on my DRZ , and it's a blast! It's really quite amazing how capable the little bike is. It gets me to work and back, and down every trail and track I've taken it on so far.

[@vladimirp.9200]

That's two less to shoot it (bike) with.

[@spacetruckin6555]

@@vladimirp.9200 No worries. I've already replaced them, with AK47s oddly enough. I just wish the sanctions would be lifted, so we could get the authentic Russian ones again.

[@vladimirp.9200]

@@spacetruckin6555 Klassno! Poveselis'!!

[@unclebilly1353]

I live in southern new Mexico and have a drz s . 15 mile of trail 3 miles of road. One way too workI ride the shit out of that bike! That's a bad ass little bike.

[@GladiusJon]

2025 DRZ400 "Bold New GFX" Now With Carbon Fiber Stickers!!!

[@RaphaelPais]

I´ve Sold my 2008 DRZ400E in 2015 while living in Brazil and bought another 2008 DRZ400E TODAY in Portugal, I´m so excited to be back in the DR, great heavy reliable bike =)

[@mikea6652]

Drz400 and the honda xr400 are the most reliable bikes ever made. Love the xr400 my self

[@Venom3303]

Except for my stator

[@Alpha4plaYer]

and my water pump

[@joedart2932]

I agree and I have both..the dr is more my longer adventure go to but the xr is a bit more fun for playing in the woods as long as you dont stall it on a hill haha

[@motoman7445]

No electric start for the xr. Deal breaker.

[@Slickjim91]

Great all round bike, mine gets thrown into single tracks on the weekend washed then ridden to work on Monday 🙂

[@Angry-Lynx]

Did that for almost every day for over two years wjth old AT aka queen and transalp

[@gabeharper2219]

I've had a 1990 DR350 since 2014 and sunk just an absurd amount of time and money into her. Dirt-only model that I made street legal, full motor rebuild, upgraded stator, PT clutch, Vapor, a million other bits and pieces. It was my first motorcycle and I'll always see it as an educational investment... it introduced me to woods riding and I'm totally in love. Despite her penchants for shin breaking kickstarts and an absolutely cranky temperament, I've spent the last two years riding the living heck out of it and its been an absolute joy on backroads and New England singletrack. Thankfully I don't have a good bike to compare it to! After taking a hard look at the DRZ400 and realizing a new one is heavier, short one gear and very little extra power I'm sticking with my 28-year-old pig for a bit longer. Putting off the inevitable hard choice of going two-stroke.

[@royalbooksvietnam6671]

If Suzuki decided to upgrade the DRZ with a 6 speed transmission, fuel injection, and aluminum frame, they would have one of the best motorcycles ever made and sell a million.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

I agree. Then do an adv version with a bigger tank, comfy seat and a mini fairing? They would probably double their sales.

[@ZSharkPH]

Maybe i've missed it... but have never seen DRZed written on the side :)

[@drongojonkins8945]

Well they dont have DRZee written on them either

[@ZSharkPH]

Touch'e my fellow rider

[@drongojonkins8945]

Americans.

[@glennmuir5617]

Ozzies.

[@GrubbyPaddler]

You’ll cry when you realise that this magnificent engineering marvel was designed in metric

[@g-wrathk829]

112,000 Km on my 04 400S , rebuilt the top end at 99,000, crank play in the bottom end was minimal so I didn't touch it. Just did new piston, rings, and new valves. So far, I've only been through 5 stators, so you're spot on with the 20,000 kms per. I had no idea the suspension sucked, I just thought my bike was old! I wouldn't wish for a bike more than 400cc in BC Canada, as anything over costs far more to insure. The only thing I could wish for is a 6th gear, which will never happen because the DR Zed still sells like mad.

[@johnstevenns5830]

I LOVE my old DR250. Its extremely reliable, quiet, and doesn't stall easily. Suspension isn't that great , and it's quite heavy. And lots of people on KZbin and Offroad Amino love to talk crap about Suzuki (usually honda and ktm fanboys). But i don't care, i'm just out there to have FUN :)

[@drzl.a.8841]

I love you guys! Always educated and entertaining. One of the few youtubers who has me laughing out loud every time.

[@fnq-8890]

As per usual a visual feast & all good mail about the Drz

[@samtoshner8002]

I think they never update their bikes so they stay grandfathered in on emissions regulations. The DRZ is still carbureted, and a significant update would likely require going to FI and possibly needing to do a lot more tweaking and R&D to meet stricter emissions standards. KTM has gone this route and put significant development into their line of dual sports, and it shows both in performance and price. The Japanese manufacturers are content with the budget bikes they've been selling, except for Honda trying to get into the high end segment with the new CRF450L (which I predict will sell poorly when compared to a KTM 500)

[@vladimirp.9200]

Yes, we know.

[@dwightstorer6569]

Yes. You are correct why then don’t update the drz400. It would affect the price to power to weight ratio too much for it to meet modern emissions.

[@rickybobby1870]

And now there is no more crf450l inAustralia

[@ohot0]

Did you see the drz towing the ktm? Happens a lot.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Very cool. I loved my DRZ. Great bikes.

[@25wasthespeedlimit40]

So glad you revisited the DRZ400 Baz. Your portrayal is so accurate it hurts. I purchased my DRZ400E in March 2016. It's a perfect bike for the rider that wanted to get off the sealed roads occasionally.

[@25wasthespeedlimit40]

Not really sure Cross Training Enduro Skills would approve of me posting a link to my first DRZ400E video? I won't be offended if you remove it. Brought back fond memories of this though; kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3-Wgq2IfZqZm6s

[@coastaldrz8193]

I ride an old 2004 Drz 250...yes the suspension sucks, it;s heavy and has very little grunt compared to other bikes....but....I can ride it and do minimum maintenance, It is super reliable. was dirt cheap to buy. I cannot afford an expensive to purchase and maintain bike. Soooo the DRZ it is, I guess the dirtbike gurus will snicker behind my back but who cares im out there having FUN

[@chuckfinley3152]

Until their doing a top end on their 15 titanium valved screamer that sent the piston flying by the ISS, while you wonder if you’ve changed your oil this year ha ha

[@Angry-Lynx]

Amen bro ;

[@wv4life375]

Barry thanks for putting this vid up I have been struggling with the DRZ vs EXCF war going on in my head. Just when I think I have it figured out I see some boobs on television and loose my train of thought.

[@sinistervulcan]

I know here in the states the DRZ400 has been grandfathered in past all the modern emissions and everything. so the reason they probably haven't touched it is because if they touch anything they have to basically redo the bike. Personally I think it would be a worthy investment.

[@bingeciren]

I really appreciate your sense of humor😊

[@Dougggggggg]

You guys are hilarious!!! Love your videos 👌👌

[@loopduplicate]

I have the SM and S models. I rode both of them today. Super fun :) The SM has pilot power (almost) slicks on it. Took it down some farm dirt roads... pretty fun to drift on dirt with those road tires! I love my SM :)

[@gregorysteffensen3279]

Every ADV OZ / CROSS TRAINING video is a fucking gem. Ride on you crazy ol' bastard

[@mattrubenstein86]

My first dirtbike was a DRZ400E, currently I have the RMX450Z which is basically a DRZ450 with RMZ suspension and electric start

[@jeremyaltis2606]

Actually the suspension on a RMX Sucks DRZ has the suspension beat hands-down. I think they’re like 31 mm

[@CountryBoy-mw5zd]

Another great video, love watching them all 👍 I think the Suzuki sport enduro model you're looking for is the Suzuki RMX450Z

[@T1M083]

looking at getting one myself so cheers for the info

[@shawnkeene3370]

I really enjoy your videos

[@shawnkeene3370]

I love my drz sm !

[@ReadyAsHeWillEverBe]

A monk that took a vow of silence once told me "the color of the bike determines its power, top speed, handling and most important, riders ability

[@Jimo368]

Good show mate.

[@UnleadedApe]

The riders of this style of true lightweight adventure bikes are a rare breed. I've just bought a 400S and am currently going through all the mods and "adventurising" it. She's big heavy girl compared to what am used to (Beta Xtrainer) as such, it's going to take some time to build confidence! I'd like to see a modern model but it'd probably not make it here (UK) for similar reasons as the KLR650 - emissions. That whole era of simple bikes is sadly gone... I wish I started riding 10 years earlier!

[@bobthebuilder2922]

Man i have always wondered if i should get one... maybe... seems like an interesting bike to ride! Anyway nice video!

[@mikea6652]

Thanks for the video's

[@repetitivemotion]

I didn’t know my 2007 S needed anything to make it better until I watched this vid. Ignorance is bliss.

[@vz4454]

Last year went to a dealer to see DRZ 400, sat on it... too tall, heavy. Ended up buying used Husky TE630 - 5 kilos heavier, but with some power, and less than half the price of new DRZ 400. Thanks for the vid, Berry, always informative and fun.

[@drj2039]

Hope you like doing maintenance

[@vz4454]

part of the fun.

[@MattPerry]

@@vz4454 what´s the maintenance of your TE 630?

[@STIPOWER97]

Is the Husky fucked yet?

[@enduro.maniacs271]

Thank you !

[@foihdzas]

Great bike. 3 of my friends have owned one. Ive owned one, had to sell due to family. I will buy one again. Definitely in need of some factory upgrades as mentioned ... Fuel injection??? yeah right, maybe on the 2099 DRZ..

[@jaikeet5410]

i totally with your ideas mate i live in qld and own a 400E

[@arunvichetroth9391]

Never getting old watch this video, want to hear your thought about Honda XL 250 Degree;)

[@getinit56]

I've owned two DR's. A 125 when I was 14 yrs old, and I constantly cased it on jumps(once giving me a pretty nasty ankle sprang, but it was from a height of about 12 to 14 ft). It was heavy and tough, and taught me a whole hell of a lot about riding. Although, one of the worst ass kickings, I've ever had was on a DR350 that was set up for hair scrambles. It had a white brothers, built and tuned engine with tons of torque for what it was. Little bitty, narrow ass handle bars for getting between trees and nothing else. Absolutely nothing else. It had so much compression that it kicked back on me and threw me off the bike on one of my first kicks and ultimately ended up breaking my shin just starting it, before I was completely done with it. It jumped like a hippo and landed like a bag of shit. "Beast of Burden" is a completely correct term for all DR's to me. That particular bike ran like a raped ape. Power was not its problem but.... but.... Never Again, for me.

[@marcochavanne]

I traded a gun for a 2002 DRZ400E recently. After 5 Yamahas, I am pretty happy with the litte piggy Currently building it into a 462 with ACT wide ratio gears and adding an Acerbis tank. Not expecting a power house, just dont want it to loose too much power with the longer gears.

[@bobthebuilder2922]

Sounds nice👍

[@BeerForKids]

Having had the E and sm models the suspension is garbage on and off road if you way any more than 70-75+ kg. Seems like the perfect bike for those that are lighter which I used to be. Also glad that we are one of the only countries to still get brand new E models from the factory.

[@willeypoboy6052]

Never owned a DRZ but know of the following! My work horse is a Big Red Pig Honda XR650L . I am sweet on the Japanese! I ride a YZ250FX in the bush as you guy's would say down under...all of them need modifying until you get'm close to your purpose... but as long as you don't go broke, that's the fun when you can't ride the shit out of 'em!

[@ka4172]

Huge Tank! You can fill up the KTMs under full use "on the fly" ha ha!I own the DR350S if i would buy a DRZ 400 i want to tune the gearbox with the "727" swapp (wide range 5 gear).

[@Bimble]

The reasons I ride a DRZ are - I like going painfully slow. I very much enjoy being uncomfortable. I fucking love the sound of a potato playing a trombone!

[@skroogemcFuck]

I wish I could find an e model but where I live it's hard enough to find a regular one the only ones I've found are brand new not even a single used one

[@jf9669]

This bike is not selling anymore in spain sice 2006, all used models are very demanded. Please Suzuki... send back us this jewel again¡¡¡ There is thounsands of bikers with hunger of easy offroad after have payed 22.000 € for his 1200 gs.

[@bertbroeder1832]

Better ask for democratic legitimation for the EU burocrats in Brussels! Won't be a solution ask Suzuki...

[@posterlion]

1:07 try riding up the middle on the hump.

[@jerrycoon4504]

I'd like to ride one of the new CRF 450L's. A little cost prohibitive for me though. I looked at the DRZ 3 yrs ago when I bought my CRF 250L. I might have bought one but it was gray. LOL! Kinda reminded me of a cement block. hahaha

[@villev8844]

Long-lasting models have a good point, spare parts cost less than half of European manufacturers parts. Unfortunately DR owners rarely benefit from it as spare parts need to be replaced fairly rarely. Motocross bike owners will benefit much more if they can save on spare parts prices.

[@timg.4754]

There is already a DRZ 450. Gas Gas updated the DRZ engine with fuel injection and a 6 speed gearbox for the FSE 450 some years ago. It is heavily revised, so much so that the FSE motor won't fit into a DRZ frame. But Gas Gas have already done the engineering for a modernised DRZ.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

452,658,349,032nd

[@slimshady3169]

What is ur opinion on the 2017 beta 250rr do u have a review on ur chanell i want to buy this bike

[@crosstrainingenduro]

there'll be something somewhere, here's the best way to find various topics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enO3hKRuhMmKf8U

[@slimshady3169]

Well i didnt find what i wanted but atleas i got a good laugh out of that vid haha

[@HippoDrones]

Sadly the colour change is the fact. I have a Beta Alp 4.0 (350cc DR engine) it is awesome as a green laner, love it! :-)

[@motoventura7874]

The biggest downside got to be the seat. Every stone is more comfortable :D

[@rosskoball2126]

Would love to hear a review of the ACT wide gear ratios in the DRZ.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Love mine, but it really needs either the stroked crank or BB kit (or both) to make it work well.

[@Sirskibumsalot]

I have a walk around vid on my 1991 dr 350 .....she still runs good and I trail ride her often .

[@thatstyte]

Not that I wouldn't ride an updated DRZ450, but I'd say let Honda and Yamaha have the 450 market and go ahead with a DRZ650... A Japanese alternative to the euro 690's with no competition from the other big 3 would be a game changer, wheras a 450 is just another color option

[@motodr441]

drz is solde well all over the world it was supposed to be replaced by the rmx450f bt cose seales are still good ir is still in production . the rmx ticks almost all the boxes accept it doesn't have a 6th gear and the seat is harder the clutch is cable but is ferly good and a larger fuel tank i fairly expansive. the drz timing chain problem wase only fixt in 06 and you can get the 07 tensioner to fix it

[@dmelson7502]

I put 18,000 mi on a '09. Where I live you have a tag on your bike or you ride on your little local postage stamp of a riding area. In five years the Suzuki only left me not riding twice. Unfortunately I developed an infatuation with a redhead (350 exc) and let the Z go.

[@tyler_wood9013]

whoa

[@212driller]

Still here withering away waiting for a 400-500cc modern dual sport. Something like a crf450l rally with good suspension and long maintenance intervals.

[@connor3288]

Kove 450 Rally? But made in china...😬

[@goofball_industries]

[@neilw]

Totally agree about putting money into mods on these bikes. If you are out to win races get a race bike. Otherwise it has enough power to get you up any hill if you are a normal human, so why spend money on performance mods? They are great bikes if you just want to explore the back country. If you are out to win races or impress people, this one is not for you.

[@bertbroeder1832]

Believe it or not some like to explore with more power than stock. Other just like to make things closer to perfect... :-)

[@alxmole2004]

They do make a 450 model for off road riding Rmx450z E start Fuel injection Kickstand All normal Endruro model basics

[@MattPerry]

I like my DR-Z 400 E, i would like a DR-Z 650.

[@scottaubrey8392]

Whhhooooaaaa black rims on the latest version.....must have it NOW!!!!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

that has to be another 10kmh added to the top speed at least, scott :)

[@qvbanana]

IMHO, all they need to do is shave off 20kg. That would improve the function of the suspension, and your friends wouldn't grunt so much as they help you lift it out of rutts. I was happy with the power and gear ratios on mine, only, I don't know why trail bikes don't have a hi/ low ratio gearbox like some early agg bike did.

[@humblepie9373]

Great info but I’m sure Suzuki sorted this by bringing out the RMX450? Except for the seat though 👍

[@lucasmonks5767]

Zukie kool

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Yah mon!

[@allenr265]

Which regulator or rectifier would you recommend so I may upgrade from the old one? (Brand or company name and or Model no. )Thanks mate

[@gueldenerlarry8270]

I would like to know too

[@allenr265]

If you find out let me know... Thanks Mate

[@whatsit2ya247]

ricks stator, made in usa, kinda pricey but supposed to be top notch. heard a lot of folks use rickys also, not not sure about regulator.

[@STIPOWER97]

The same thing would happen to Ricky's stator,the problem is charge regulation from the Regulator/Rectifiers charging waste over heating the stator,the Regulator/Rectifier needs upgrading to Mosfet type which will significantly lengthen Stator life span.

[@user-ht6kh8nm4c]

My drz accelerate only 3000-4000 rpm and Max speed 80-90 klm/h and the half throttle to end is dead, why?

[@take5th]

I have an English mate who was flummoxed when setting up his new printer. The instructions said to refer to the “E-Z” (easy) start-up guide. He couldn’t figure out what an e-zed was.

[@victorleyes]

hahaha what a beautiful madness they have.

[@glennalderton1313]

Ahh the dear old DRZ400! A bike made of Anti-matter! It must be because everything you do to it makes it worse. Add a pipe, do the airbox mod and rejet and end up with 10hp less. Remove all the extraneous bits and it ends up weighing 10kg more! And spend $1000 on the suspension to make it unrideable. But I still love them! :-D

[@Labyrnthdom]

DRZed DRZ Yeah the second one is what’s printed on the bike.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

it seems the US is the only county to pronounce it incorrectly, and only because the guy who wrote the alphabet song changed it so it would rhyme in the lyrics 😂

[@louiss.w1944]

My 2015 Drz 400 sm won’t start😢

[@Wooskii1]

I'll openly admit I'm an unskilled rider, but I still want more power (why wouldn't I?). It would be nice to be able to lift the front just by cracking open the throttle... So I plan to do the 3x3, carb, and get a pipe. Any recommendations on a pipe that won't get me kicked out of parks? or is the stock pipe and or header my best bet? FMF Q4 and powerbomb header is what I'm leaning towards

[@crosstrainingenduro]

DRZ400E? I'd just do the 3x3 mods and leave it at that. You get very little performance increase with aftermarket exhausts, it's mostly noise and you'll just think you are going faster. The 3x3 mod gives you a noticeable difference though.

[@RadekSkylark]

I have a DRZ400SM which I plan to convert for off-road use, swapping out the SM wheels for 21/18 setup. As you've owned all of the versions, would you imagine that the SM version converted with off road wheels will be similarly decent off road as the S or E version? I'm asking, cause I'm not too worried about the fact that the suspension travel is 29mm less in the front and 19mm less in the rear compared to S or E models (SM has 260mm front / 276mm rear, which is more than KTM 690 Enduro and only a bit less than Xtrainer/Ranger, although these I presume have better suspension all around), but more about the stiffness of the SM suspension for off-road even on the softest settings. Or maybe it will be exactly what is necessary, as I understand the suspension on the S and E models is not too good and, I presume, requires some work and maybe some more stiffness? Can you please comment on this?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

I haven't tried it. But plenty of guys have, a quick google will find discussions about this.

[@RadekSkylark]

Yeah, I did search, but only general remarks such as "it's fine", etc. I was more thinking about the relative performance of SM and S/E suspension, so an opinion from someone who has had both (or all three) models is a must. Cause, if SM suspension is really too stiff or whatever for off road, there is always the not so pleasant solution to sell the SM and get S or E model. Thanks for reply!

[@strifex-suspension-works]

Hey! A bit of topic, but what do you guys think about Honda CRF300L in comparison to DRZ400? Surely DRZ packs more engine volume and thus power, probably at least a little better suspension, but the weight seems to be somewhat similar. Basically what I'm asking (I'm in Europe, where you cannot buy a new DRZ400) is whether DRZ400 is way superior to CRF300L for the kind of riding you guys do so that it really makes sense to pay a premium to buy a used one here, or is the CRF300L similar enough that it makes total sense to buy one, maybe do some little mods to get some weight reduction, maybe a tad more power and most importantly - suspension upgrades, at least the cheapest ones like fork oil, etc? Also, how would you compare SWM RS300R vs Honda CRF300L in terms of commuting/on-road riding? Surely SWM is completely in a different ball park in terms of off-road riding, but can it at least somewhat match the Honda in terms of on-road comfort, longevity, and top speed? Basically what I'm asking is - if I want to do some dual-sport riding, some commuting, am I better of with an SWM RS300R than CRF300L? Thanks

[@crosstrainingenduro]

We contacted Honda Australia about a review but zero interest as usual... nobody wants us to review their bikes lol. Are we too honest or critical in our reviews? Who knows...

[@Radivia]

they wont make the drz with rmz gear because they have the rmz450x or whatever it is

[@bobcampbell1037]

DR-Zee? DR-Zed?! DR-Zeta!

[@vytas5584]

Actually the reason Suzuki doesn't change the DRZ it is because they aren't allowed. The design won't pass emissions laws but they are allowed to re-release old models. They could design an all new one but to meet the restrictions it would have to be crappy wheezy thing with a giant log of an exhaust.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Yep, I've been reading up about this and understand the issue now. However I wonder if they could still tweak the design and get away with it e.g. stronger springs and heavier oil would probably make a big difference to that ultra soft suspension.

[@Rraven19]

Boopy BOoP

[@RacerRed]

I have a 2006 DRZ400SM that i bought used. great bike, but i never ride it in the dirt really. Mainly because i havent figured out the jetting. If i chop the throttle it flames out like its losing fuel. It never does it on the street because i use more smooth throttle. It especially does it over whoops or big bumps, or hill climbs. Really annoying to ride in the dirt!

[@allenhuling598]

That cut-out sounds like you need to by-pass the kick stand kill switch, on the other issue, make sure your idle speed is set fast enough, to start with. Hope that helps!

[@RacerRed]

Thank you for the info. I will check the kick stand kill switch out. That does seem like the issue now that i think about it. It's funny because i had issues with my old 02 GSXR1000 and it was the same thing. Would just cut out randomly. I looked at everything on that bike and finally discovered the kickstand spring was loose enough to let the switch cut the engine out.

[@tannerb5716]

DRZeeeeee. Keep the bike exactly the same ...and the price .

[@jozseffodor2282]

One question. What is the purpose of a two-stroke fuel additive as a "sacrifice or gift" in a four-stroke engine? I think its use can cause deposits and coke in the engine.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

A a two-stroke fuel additive in a four-stroke engine? Never heard of this, Jozef.

[@jozseffodor2282]

@@crosstrainingenduro I haven’t seen one yet, but at 2:42 in the video, specifically husquvarna ls 2t is fueled by drz.

[@tarek943]

What about the TTR250

[@crosstrainingenduro]

We have already done a video about that magnificent beast, Tarek.

[@TheCharillz23]

put a 13t front sprocket on the front and hang on.. you wont winning grand prix's but you"ll definitely be able to pop the front anytime you want, and all the low end power you could need

[@brianrahuba6919]

What info do you know about the DR 350 ? I got rid of my DRZ 400S now I've have a 1992 DR 350s it has a 13 tooth on the front sprocket and a 43 on the rear sprocket. I'm bringing the rear and front shocks to a suspension place due to my weight of being 315 at 6ft. Shocks are worn out. Can you believe it only has 3120 miles on it. I watched somebody video they went with a 14 sprocket and 43 rear. This is out of my element. Due to all my Harleys had nothing but belt drives.....

[@crosstrainingenduro]

i know nothing about the 350 at all brian... before my time. 😥

[@brianrahuba6919]

@@crosstrainingenduro before mine as well. Just wondering how it scored against it's bigger brother. Thanks anyway...

[@LynchE1]

I’m sorry but do you get Yamaha DTs sires of bikes.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

We used to but they stopped importing to Australia at least 15 years ago or more.

[@LynchE1]

@@crosstrainingenduro ok thank you. (Also are there a lot of land cruisers there)

[@hugoviegas7843]

the winning team doesn't move

[@drchan5893]

the DRZ would be good with an XR650 Motor

[@markfullerton4158]

so funny..love my klx version. better in green

[@xGxPhantomZzz]

The sketch about not needing aftermarket parts would have been perfect if your bike wouldnt have had Aftermarket parts on it :p

[@crosstrainingenduro]

therein lies the irony!

[@AM-lc9ub]

Drz America is right sPEECH, talkee, speeche way OF SAING it MATE🐮🦌🦓

[@crosstrainingenduro]

They got it right in Kill Bill though... 'Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead'. 😁

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

I don't think the DRZ will ever run out of fuel...

[@plotholedetective4166]

Where do you see an "ed" at the end of z???

[@crosstrainingenduro]

The same place you see the 'eeee'. 😂 66 out of 67 countries that officially speak English say 'zed' (although Canada is happy with both). And you do get it right in the USA occasionally, just see Pulp Fiction. 'Zed's dead, baby'.

[@plotholedetective4166]

@@crosstrainingenduro all letters have a primary sound accompanied by a vowel sound like an "A" "eh" or an "E" "ee" sound. This means that the sound of the letter b is bee not bed, g is ge not ged, its ze not zed

[@crosstrainingenduro]

There are at least nine letters that don't follow that rule. Check out the etymology, it went from 'zeta' in Latin to 'zede' in 14th century French and into English. US version is traced back to 1670. Not that I really care about this stuff, but it is interesting. 😊

[@bigmasceo]

Them cost around $10.000 out door cash there are real deal

[@cambodiatransportv7482]

Can you find one dirt bike that suits me for $1000 cause I'm a big fan of enduro but I'm The beginner im 15 year old i'm 1.60 meter high you are a enduro pro you know alot about enduro

[@crosstrainingenduro]

already have a few vids about bike selection, starting here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJeafaaVor92qZY

[@matthewbaas2574]

What size tank is on it

[@bertbroeder1832]

Should be this: www.safaritanks.com.au/home/

[@bertbroeder1832]

www.safaritanks.com.au/home/shop/category/20-suzuki

[@chadvanniekerk1416]

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