Suzuki DRZ400 Review (Comprehensive Breakdown)

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[AK-sqjl]

I must have a really bad taste in motorcycles because I think the DRZ looks awesome. Its got a cool rugged look imo.

[gcde]

The best bit of DRZ ownership, it doesn't matter how old it is, your always on the latest model

[Wills]

My drz is the perfect bike . It literally brought me back from a fucked up depression i was going threw. Its pretty much my daily driver, my trail bike and occasional long distance vehicle. Cant say enough good things about this bike do yourself a favor and go buy one asap

[diogenes]

Have owned cruisers, 600's, two 650 dual sports, a hayabusa, and some old cafe bikes. Drz400 was the last bike i bought and my favorite of all of them. The problem with a drz though is unless you've ridden everything else, you'll wish you had something else. Sport bikes are faster, cruisers look better, touring bikes are more comfortable, and true dirt bikes are better at riding dirt. But, you can use a drz for literally everything, its nimble in traffic, still faster than most cars, offroadable, and most important, dirt cheap and indestructable. I've ridden my drz like i stole it since day 1 (its a used 2003), dropped it more times than i can count, and not once needed to replace a broken part, if you don't want to spend thousands of dollars in repairs, a drz is one of the only bikes that you can take literally everywhere and truly ride to and past it's limit for years.

[qefhlwy]

I bought this as my first bike (2019). Its the best thing I ever did. I take it huntin, have my rifle mounted on it, dropped it a couple time, changed the oil(so easy), ride it to work, and take corners on the weekends lol. I love the versatility, its literally awesome.

[ryannafe]

Just bought a DR-Z400SM as my first bike. I’m 6’2” and the seat height and other ergonomics were much better than the small sport bikes, I like the dirt bike frame and suspension, and have no reason to ride on roads over a 55mph limit anyway. Much more fun in and around town than a bigger sport bike.

[deborahchesser]

The old school feel and solidness is exactly what I’m looking for, I can’t wait until summer. It’ll flick plenty good enough to suit me.

[franklusic]

I purchased a 2002 DRZ400 about 4 months ago after some of my friends started getting into dual sport riding. I am 63 years old, I have ridden motorcycles since I was 16, I took about 20 years off of the dirt bikes until I bought the DRZ. I used to ride and race dirt bikes, When I purchased the DRZ I was not expecting much out of the bike. I just wanted to see if I could still ride off road and if I still liked it doing it without spending a lot of money. At first I was not that impressed, it was just a dual sport bike but the more time in the saddle the more impressed I am with the bike. I just rode my friends 2020 Husqvarna FE350 and to tell you the truth I liked the DRZ better. Yes the suspension was better on the FE but the DRZ had better power and just felt better all around, To tell you the truth I was hesitant to ride the FE, I knew that if I really liked it I would buy one and I didn't want to spend $13, 000. A drag race on the street my DRZ will beat the FE by 30ft from zero to 70 MPH. the low end torques is a lot better too, so bottom line I see no reason spend the money on a newer bike, Thanks for listening, stay safe and have fun

[harryschoenauer]

I have and used extensively my big German adventure bike and just recently added the DRZ as a second bike option because I'm tired of dragging a battleship through the mud. So far (70 miles) the DRZ has everything you need, but the battleship everything you want.

[borisvolynov]

My DRZ400SM was probably my favorite bike that I've ever owned. I rode it DAILY for about 5 years. I even rode it from Biloxi, MS to Nashville, TN, which was a bit of a chore, but that little bike handled it just fine. It did kind of suck riding such a lightweight bike on the highway, though, it got blown all over the road every time a truck passed me. It was perfect for around town duty, and I even took it down some fire trails (it slid all over with those street tires, but it was still a blast). I don't think I've ever owned a bike that got nearly as many smiles per gallon.

[PInkW]

I remember my brother taking me hunting while riding a CB450 twin at ten mph across the prairie with me on the back with my
.22 at the age of 12-13.
1974 was great

[kingcha]

ive had 5 DRZ-400e since they first come out, rock solid choice. ive modded them up, done road trips, MX tracked you name it ive done it on a DRZ. ive done more kms on my DRZ than my super sport and cruiser combined and theyve never let me down.

[clancyslater]

My dad bought a drz 400 when I was 8 years old when he got it I couldn’t see over the engine. He still owns it today and it was the bike I learned to dank wheelies on and is now teaching my brother the ways of power and speed.

[chip]

LOVE my DRZ, unofficial state bike here in Colorado, LOL...my favorite thing is it’s 2 bikes in 1. I bought an SM new and before I took delivery, bought a set of 18/21 aluminum dirt bike rims from eBay, got another set of SM spec rotors, and a set of knobbys, allowing me to change my DRZ from an SM to a trail bike in a simple 20 minute wheel swap and a few clicks of the fully adjustable suspension: the aftermarket support is HUGE. I agree this is an awesome 2d bike, it is for me, but would be a great primary bike too with the versatility mentioned. I also have a 1200GS for riding on the super slab and longer days on the pavement but Its probably 50/50 of riding time between the two - complete blast! The only knock for me is that I absolutely hate dialing in carbs, especially here where altitudes can vary so much during the course of a single day’s ride.

[allentumminello]

I’m 60 yrs old, could have bought any bike I wanted. Bought a 2019 Drz400sm. These bikes can do it all, all day long
Put chino 705 tires on it and a Sargent s seat. Plenty of parts / accessories available. Bike is reasonably priced, dependable and reliable. Best retirement gift I could have bought myself. Wonder why it been around so long. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Thou, EFI, & a 6th gear would be nice

[ColoradoDualSport]

For the record I've got 1, 769, 515 views with a primarily DRZ channel as of this very moment. The DRZ for me is the perfect dual sport. I'm tall, over weight and not in particularly great shape. My DRZ has taken me straight up 14, 000 ft mountains in Colorado in some of the gnarlyest conditions imaginable. It's taken me on several hundred road mile trips and never once complained. Is it perfect? No. Is it the most fun I've ever had on a vehicle to date? Hell yeah. It starts every time I ask it to and it takes punishment better then any motorcycle I've ever seen. As long as I change her oil, keep her air filter semi clean and tires inflated the thing just goes. I love my DRZ and I'm planning on taking it to my grave with me. Oh, and it'll still turn right over when the next civilization digs me up.

[Taika_talvi]

I just bought one last year as a secondary bike to my Honda Hornet 900. I love my Honda but the DRZ is just so much fun....

[mikezacharyyt]

It was my second bike, after the 72 Honda CL100 and since the FJ-09. Taken it on multiple trips, road and dirt, and never has let me down. It just doesn't stop. Nice job!

[scottbradley]

Key Takeaways from an S model rider in Colorado. With a few minor mods the bike is actually incredibly capable of extended highway riding! With the 3x3 mod, JD jetting, and Yoshi RS-2 full exhaust system it will cruise at 70mph without working hard or vibrating like a paint shaker. It even has a shocking amount of overtaking power in 5th gear at that speed! Also I didnt have the same issue with braking as Yammie did. Even though my modern bike is a BMW GS with Brembos, the DRZ still has pretty decent stopping power.

[ericcharles]

The Drz puts a smile on my face every time I ride it! It actually is my second bike purchase. My first being the Klr 650 a good all around bike. It just can't go deep in the rough and that's where I have the most fun. For longer comfortable rides I take the Klr. For big grins I take the Drz. Both are old school and easy to work on and the a big plus!