@@stevefrench9496 I'm buying a DRZ tomorrow and everything Logan said, I was thinking in my mind, and know this is going to be a good buy. The bike I'm getting even has an aftermarket odometer and 17kish "unknown" miles, and I'm not even bothered by it.
I was looking for a real, comprehensive review of this bike, riders perspective, a real riders perpective. Is very hard to find good videos of riders who actualy use the thing on the twisties. Thank you very much
Hey thanks! That’s why instead of me doing the reviews I try to find people who have owned the bike for a while and talk about what other bikes they’ve owned to compare. And Logan definitely using that bike for it’s intended purpose ahah
Excellent review! As someone who began riding right around the time this bike came out--which was coincidentally the same time EFI started coming to motorcycles en-masse--it's been interesting and a little amusing to see the evolution of the conventional wisdom/group-think on carbs-vs-EFI. It's easy to forget now, but the power delivery on some of the early EFI bikes was HORRIBLE. Like, bad enough to be legitimately dangerous when coupled with a high-output motor. People swore they'd *never* own an EFI bike! Now, 20 years later, the pendulum has swung so far that you hear people totally dismissing a bike *solely* for having a carb. Yeah, all things being equal I'd rather have the hassle-free nature of (modern) EFI, too. But I've had several carbureted bikes and honestly never had much trouble with them--in the climate I live in, the way I ride, etc...the only real difference is I can live with it; your mileage may vary. The only real problem with the DR-Z is that it simply lacks any direct competition that would compel Suzuki to invest in updating it. So they don't. It's still a great bike.
Very very well put! I personally have yet to own a bike with EFI, the next few bikes on my radar are all EFI and I am curious what that experience will be like vs all h the r carb’d bikes I’ve owned
awesome video. local kelowna guy myself, and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a BC plate and the okanagan lake on the periphery. found this video while in the process of ditching my sportbike for a supermoto and this is only encouragement.
It's fun stock but it definitely gets more top end with just a slip on. Can't wait to get a full exhaust. Not a fan of the 2020 model limits with California emissions BS. 😕
@ Christina Page. I wasn’t aware that the 2020 models were any different. I’m from Ca. Are the 2020 models different from U.S. and Europe or are all changed for emission standards?
I have owned at least 12 different bikes since 2001. I had a drz two bikes ago. Big mistake trading it. But guess what!? I'm back on a 2020 drz 🤤🥰 I missed it so much!
@@professorvoluck9311 you know it. Can barely get it off the stand. I put a yoshi full exhaust which is a few pounds lighter. Also I cut my seat down at the point closest to the tank. I thought about lowering it but my front forks don't have much room to come down with it
Just rode by a guy on one of these today! I've thought about getting one of these, but I'd have to choose either a DRZ or DR650. I think the 650's probably the right bike for me, as I'm more of a street bike rider, not a crazy wheelie hooligan! 😁
Just got a 2019 DRZ 400, it’s been a blast ever since. Still have it stock for now. First bike ever rode, get some upgrades next season. Have fun everybody.
Very cool review. I'm in Kelowna. I recognized some of those roads, or I think I do :-) Nice to run into another motovlogger from the Okanagan. I've been eyeing those DRZ400SM for a while now. I had a CRF250L for 7 years. Sold it last year. I have a CB650F which is awesome on the road, but I miss being able to get on the dirt. I figure the 400SM would be a fun road bike capable of hitting the occasional dirt trail with some Shinko 705 tires perhaps. But then again Honda now has the CRF300L coming out. Decisions :-)
@@rangeroadmoto I'm rewatching this video a year later and now I have a DRZ just like yours. Everything you said is true and love this bike so much that I think i will never sell it!
Hey another BC motovlogge here. I came here during my research for DRZ (hopeful second bike) and so far this review has been my fav! Love your style of review. Subbed
I have been wanting a drz400sm for quite a while now. Gets me excited every time I see a video on one. I haven't been able to find any around my location.
I owned a dr400sm for 3 years, then sold it. I Have to say that it is a beautiful bike to look at. The bike has many positives, but the reasons I don’t own it now are the following: 1 the bike was too tall, I’m 5’10’’ and I was on my toes at a red light. 2. It was great at under 100 kmph, but even short trips on an expressway left me holding on for dear life over 120kmph…sure the bike can do it, but it is so tall that wind gusts or transport trucks caused so much turbulence. So, if you’re over 6 ft tall, and you’re looking to commute in the city or you love country roads, it’s a cool bike and this is hard to beat.
'05 DR-Z400SM owner. Always been a Husqvarna and Husaberg supermoto guy, but after my last Husky got stolen, got a DR-Z. Zero problems with it and love it as a daily ride. Mods are Keihin carb, 3x3 and a titanium Yoshi race pipe. The bike just works. I run Dunlop tires and handling is good. Anyone reading this who is on the fence about getting one of these...just get it.
Also, pegged on the rev limiter, I am flat out at 105mph/ 169kph. Just don't turn your head sideways to look at scenery if you wear An off road helmet like me.
Excellent video guys.. nice work. Really enjoyed watching this. The DRZ is so interesting to me, as a DR650 rider, I'm really curious about the difference and similarities.
Hey thanks man! I was honestly really tempted to talk about how the bike felt from a dr650 owner but I figured most super moto people probably don’t care. That being said it felt a lot more different than I was expecting. Mostly in size, bike felt a lot smaller, more narrow, more dirt bike ish, lighter, and so much more nimble and flickable. Engine felt smooth, way more linear in power deliveRy. Less low end oomph but it actually had a reason to rev it all the way out. Suspensiont felt stiff and very very planted. Bike just went where it was pointed without wallowing or diving first. Brakes are better and have better feel. It did feel a lot more worked on the highway and not as comfortable. Where as the dr doesn’t feel like it’s even trying going down the highway. For where I live and type of riding I do I would still have the dr650. Living where Logan does and riding like he does would definitely take the drz.
@@rangeroadmoto For sure, thanks again for such a detailed break down. That's actually the best break down I've read as a DR650 rider, very interesting. I was riding mine yesterday in the mountains with really curvy roads and was thinking about you feedback here. Riding on the highway to get out to the mountains is a breeze, just cruising with no effort in 5th. But in the turns I was imagining what the 400 would be like, probably easier and quicker to throw it around. Also, after hearing you talk about the size and nimbleness difference, I looks up the "wet" weight between the two bike ands it's significant - 366lbs vs 319lbs. 47lbs make a big difference !! Anyway thanks for chatting, take care and hope to stay in touch. Cheers.
@@modshiftmotion the engine likes to rev a bit more, the brakes are a lot better, the suspension is stiffer, the weight feels drastically lighter on road but almost equally heavy off road compared to the DR650. The drzsm is better in everyway except for traveling over 65mph. I want another drzsm even though my DR650 is set up real nice. Funnest bike I've ever owned just not as useful as the big DR.
@@rangeroadmoto true mate... was looking for a DRZ too but the price for a one in a good shape was a bit too high😅 I felt in love with husqvarna 701SM so may this is gonna be my next Supermoto for some street cruising 🤜🤛
No one sells em once they ride em. I ended up buying brand new. Worth the money. Thankful for a year end clearance and a good amount for my trade. So much fun!
Im trying to decide between this and the ducati 950rve, starting to lean towards this just because of maintenance and insurance cause ive already got 2 bikes 😅
“You just wanna use that torque and hammer through the gears as quick as you can” has got me absolutely in tears rn coming from a cbr1000 and just copping a new drz 😂 maybe my perception of speed is off but this is hilarious! However this bike is a blast and something you can twist back the throttle safely without having to think twice which is actually nice but if you’re coming from any super sport it’s going to feel like you’re crawling while you’re fully pinned
Great video. For me the SM motorcycle type is the best one. You can have a lot of fun till 100km/h and also be scared. I run a 2016 Kawasaki KX450F 107kg 5 speed and it is a beast, makes me feel so good and scares me each time I twist the throttle. SM bikes are motorcycles that earn your fear and respect because they are rough and tough with no BS electronics, it is all on you and that is it. If you put the "average Joe" that rides a 1000-1300cc naked bike, on a 400-500cc thumper proper SM, 80% of them will be very scared, after the first ride.
Let me ask, im looking at the DRZs. I have a 2015 KX450F and want a DRZ instead, the KX450F is a beast but is the DRZ400sm anything like it power wise or a lot less? Thanks man!
@@colbyclark2479 If you are used to the KX450F the DRZ400 will be boring for you. Also the DRZ400 feels (and is) heavier than the KX450F. The initial punch for 1 second may be the same between those two but right after that the DRZ400 shows that it has short legs. This is compared to the KX450F in mode power 1 (soft). If you put in mode power 3.....the KX450F is much more aggresive than a DRZ400 in a way that really cannot be compared. You will have fun with the DRZ400 but it will never scare you.
@@autonomousindividual7780 that's me 45 yo riding wheelies and killin it. Then go to get gas and take off the helmet and yep it's an old man in there eyes. Lol
Nice video. I am considering the new KLX300SM from Kawasaki. I had an '01 DRZ400S that I parted with in '08. The Kawasaki with 6 speed, FI, and supposedly tubeless tires appeals to me.
just bought a 2018. hoping it is all good at 1000k miles. had full fmf powerbomb, 2 tooth up in rear and relatively clean. just changed oil, realized it has the 3x3mod after removing seat. Assuming possible carb work. had to loosen exhaust cause header was touching frame but I am so frickin paranoid something is wrong with this thing. Only thing left to do is figure out if "idle" is too low as it stalls at times and/or takes forever to need a no choke. Admittedly, this is the first time dealing with a carb outside chain saws and trimmers. I have less than 2 miles on it around my neighborhood till I get the title and register it. Pray for me yall.
Great bike i have the s with sumo and s wheels i love in France and have already been into germany Belgium switzerland ans Luxemburg twice with it and i take it to the beach once a year , you can pull third gear wheelies on it (my preferd gear to wheelie in) i have got handle bar raisers wich makes a big différence riding standing up ,bullitproof bike never lets me down
Got my 2009 DRZ SM 5 years ago after graduating from my first bike, a Honda CRF 230L. There will always be a DRZ in my garage. Also, I'm 5'6" and I hated the stock seat. Too tall and not comfortable. When I ride, i RIDE, 1-2 hours at a time, non-stop... I ditched the stock seat for a low-profile Seat Concepts seat and never looked back. Much more comfortable and I can put both feet down (not flat-foot though). I bought dog bones for the bike (lowering links) but ended up selling them after replacing the seat. Could've installed them and lowered the bike even more, but I didn't want to lose the ground clearance. Just a tip for the shorter riders like me. Ride safe, and I hope to see some people from the Barrie, Ontario, Canada area on their dual sports/super motos!
@eric Weber I was honestly really tempted to talk about how the bike felt from a dr650 owner but I figured most super moto people probably don’t care. That being said it felt a lot more different than I was expecting. Mostly in size, bike felt a lot smaller, more narrow, more dirt bike ish, lighter, and so much more nimble and flickable. Engine felt smooth, way more linear in power deliveRy. Less low end oomph but it actually had a reason to rev it all the way out. Suspensiont felt stiff and very very planted. Bike just went where it was pointed without wallowing or diving first. Brakes are better and have better feel. It did feel a lot more worked on the highway and not as comfortable. Where as the dr doesn’t feel like it’s even trying going down the highway. For where I live and type of riding I do I would still have the dr650. Living where Logan does and riding like he does would definitely take the drz.
@@rangeroadmoto excellent synopsis! This confirms a lot of my expectations. I rode a DRZ once in the dirt, a long time ago. Compared it back to back to my friend’s DR350, a bike I absolutely loved riding at the time. It felt lighter, MUCH stiffer and surprisingly less compliant than the 350. It also seemed like the 350’s carburetion was cleaner off idle in particular. These could both have been attributed to the fact that the 350 was really dialed in vs. the brand-new DRZ, however. At the time, I actually preferred the 350.
They need to be used. If I didn't drain the carb and it sat for a month or two in the winter, it would crud up. I got quite adept at yanking it out and blessed Berryman's Chem-Dip. It was a sad day when the NFS closed all the fire roads in my area and after 6 years waiting, I decided the bike would be better off with someone who could use it and sold it.
Yeah that’s very true, just gotta keep it running every once in a while and they are pretty problem free. That sucks about the fire roads being shut down :/
bro, my drz recently(last week) started having this knocking sound in the front suspension every time i go over road and car park humps. it serioulsy sound like a hammer banged against a wall. suspension oil? or is my suspension broken?
Is there oil leaking out of the fork? Either out of the bottom or out of the top onto the fork tube? If you work on your bike yourself I would take it apart and inspect it or take it to a shop. Gotta make sure it’s safe to ride!
This is EXACTLY how reviews should be done. Best review of anything I've watched in a long time.
Wow! That is quite the compliment. Thank you!
I highly agree! just watched so many drz videos and this is exactly what I was looking for most helpful by far thanks for the quality content
agree, amazing review of the bike!
@@stevefrench9496 I'm buying a DRZ tomorrow and everything Logan said, I was thinking in my mind, and know this is going to be a good buy. The bike I'm getting even has an aftermarket odometer and 17kish "unknown" miles, and I'm not even bothered by it.
I just got my DRZ400SM today super excited about it since it’s my first bike!
That’s amazing! Congrats! What an awesome first bike
I taught a friend of mine to ride on a drz in 2008 and he's still got the same bike. Has yet to grow tired of it 🤷🏻
Wow! I know you are loving your DRZ! Mine has 200 miles today, lol.
Get a lectron carb. Please.
@@Devlin85 no they don't, lol.
I was looking for a real, comprehensive review of this bike, riders perspective, a real riders perpective. Is very hard to find good videos of riders who actualy use the thing on the twisties. Thank you very much
Hey thanks! That’s why instead of me doing the reviews I try to find people who have owned the bike for a while and talk about what other bikes they’ve owned to compare. And Logan definitely using that bike for it’s intended purpose ahah
Excellent review! As someone who began riding right around the time this bike came out--which was coincidentally the same time EFI started coming to motorcycles en-masse--it's been interesting and a little amusing to see the evolution of the conventional wisdom/group-think on carbs-vs-EFI. It's easy to forget now, but the power delivery on some of the early EFI bikes was HORRIBLE. Like, bad enough to be legitimately dangerous when coupled with a high-output motor. People swore they'd *never* own an EFI bike! Now, 20 years later, the pendulum has swung so far that you hear people totally dismissing a bike *solely* for having a carb. Yeah, all things being equal I'd rather have the hassle-free nature of (modern) EFI, too. But I've had several carbureted bikes and honestly never had much trouble with them--in the climate I live in, the way I ride, etc...the only real difference is I can live with it; your mileage may vary. The only real problem with the DR-Z is that it simply lacks any direct competition that would compel Suzuki to invest in updating it. So they don't. It's still a great bike.
Very very well put! I personally have yet to own a bike with EFI, the next few bikes on my radar are all EFI and I am curious what that experience will be like vs all h the r carb’d bikes I’ve owned
Such an underrated channel....
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This was really fun to shoot with you Blake! It turned out even better than I expected!
Thanks for doing all the wheelies! And letting me wreck your tire
Really great job and descriptions Logan!
Best review video for any product I’ve seen, really enjoyed watching this edit
Great review, fantastic production quality too! I look forward to seeing more of your vids
Really well done, entertaining videos man! 👏 Seriously keep it up and you'll have a large audience in no time!
awesome video. local kelowna guy myself, and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a BC plate and the okanagan lake on the periphery. found this video while in the process of ditching my sportbike for a supermoto and this is only encouragement.
Thanks Man! What bike are you buying? I’m sure you’ll see Logan out on the streets one day.
im from vernon and i noticed all the local scenery hahaha. amazing video from an amazing guy
Do it man !! You won’t regret it
I couldn’t have said it any better myself, I’ve also owned a grom previous to my drz and I absolutely love it. Well done guys
Thanks Brett! They are both super fun
I have a 2018 DRZ400SM. It's so fun. Then you add a new header, new exhaust, hot cams, new carb and it just comes alive!
Just bought a 2018 SM. Love it stock!
It's fun stock but it definitely gets more top end with just a slip on. Can't wait to get a full exhaust. Not a fan of the 2020 model limits with California emissions BS. 😕
@ Christina Page. I wasn’t aware that the 2020 models were any different. I’m from Ca. Are the 2020 models different from U.S. and Europe or are all changed for emission standards?
@@curtc.6914 So many rules here. Dealer said emissions are so strict here, they added some random charcoal filter and different pipe.
@@curtc.6914 Europe doesnt get the drz 400.
Got the DR650 last year and am having a blast. Ride safe, boys!!
Wow, the production is so good. I hope your channel grows and I can't wait for new content.
Hey thanks for watching, and the kind words! There is definitely more to come!
I have owned at least 12 different bikes since 2001. I had a drz two bikes ago. Big mistake trading it. But guess what!? I'm back on a 2020 drz 🤤🥰 I missed it so much!
Oh that’s awesome! Did you get it in that new charcoal grey? I love that colour.
@@rangeroadmoto I went with the white. I love white and gold. The charcoal is nice though. 😊
Oh you got the gold wheels? Then definitely made the right choice.
How tall are you? Are you one-footing or toes?
@@professorvoluck9311 you know it. Can barely get it off the stand. I put a yoshi full exhaust which is a few pounds lighter. Also I cut my seat down at the point closest to the tank. I thought about lowering it but my front forks don't have much room to come down with it
Awesome video! At 55 years old, I will pick one up for trips to town, back roads and generally just to be on a bike again!
Oh that’s awesome! No question on my mind you won’t love it
I'm 65 and just got a DRZ400SM. I would HIGHLY recommend. Nothing the bike can't do; from two lane highway to dirt.
That intro was amazing, I did not expect such a top tier video. Easily subbed 👍
Hey thanks Vitamin!
Just rode by a guy on one of these today! I've thought about getting one of these, but I'd have to choose either a DRZ or DR650. I think the 650's probably the right bike for me, as I'm more of a street bike rider, not a crazy wheelie hooligan! 😁
Your videos are incredible. Seriously, keep up the great work. I can't wait to see what you come out with next.
Hey thanks so much man! That means a lot. There definitely is more to come in 2021!
Just got a 2019 DRZ 400, it’s been a blast ever since.
Still have it stock for now.
First bike ever rode, get some upgrades next season.
Have fun everybody.
the production and editing in this videos is amazing bro
Hey thanks man, I appreciate that!
THE BEST REVIEW I FOUND, THANK YOU!!!!!
Woah! Thanks Giacomo, much appreciated!
Very cool review. I'm in Kelowna. I recognized some of those roads, or I think I do :-) Nice to run into another motovlogger from the Okanagan.
I've been eyeing those DRZ400SM for a while now. I had a CRF250L for 7 years. Sold it last year. I have a CB650F which is awesome on the road, but I miss being able to get on the dirt.
I figure the 400SM would be a fun road bike capable of hitting the occasional dirt trail with some Shinko 705 tires perhaps. But then again Honda now has the CRF300L coming out. Decisions :-)
Great review and your production is 10/10. Subbed!
Thanks so much !
Wonderful review! I love the DRZ and this video makes me even more addicted... I will buy one soon
That’s awesome! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
@@rangeroadmoto I'm rewatching this video a year later and now I have a DRZ just like yours. Everything you said is true and love this bike so much that I think i will never sell it!
Hey another BC motovlogge here. I came here during my research for DRZ (hopeful second bike) and so far this review has been my fav! Love your style of review. Subbed
Hey that’s awesome! I’m actually out in Berta’ (don’t hold it against me) but I go riding in bc and my buddy with drz lives down there
@@rangeroadmoto haha I used to live in Oil City for few years so I understand you :)
Best video I seen on a DRZ bro keep it Up I’m buying a 2020 this Friday 🦂🦂🦂🦂
Thanks man! And that’s awesome! You must be so pumped. Have fun dude!
I have been wanting a drz400sm for quite a while now. Gets me excited every time I see a video on one. I haven't been able to find any around my location.
One will pop one day and it will be great. Just gotta be fast when it happens
I just got a drz 400s in October it’s a blast! It’s my second motorcycle. My first was triumph Dayton 675. great video!
That’s awesome! Big change from the Dayton that’s for sure! The DRZ is a blast to ride
I’m about to get a 2020 or 2021 drz400sm for my first vehicle. This review helped a lot.
Love my new 2020 Drz400sm. Great bike I'm never selling. Good video bro 🍻
Thanks man! Congrats on the 2020 DRZ that’s awesome!
Finally a real.life review on DRZ..THANKS bro.
I'm a fellow DRZ SM rider out of Vancouver! Awesome vid man!
Thanks man! Enjoy the DRZ, it’s such an awesome bike!
I know I’m late to the party but even as a Washingtonian I have to say eastern BC is absolute gorgeous. Kinda happy she’s a hidden gem
Yeah it’s amazing! Don’t tell your friends ahah
Amazing review..I absolutely LOVE my 2020 drz400sm :)
Thanks man. That’s awesome they are awesome bikes
Great video man. the production value is high and im happy to see another Okanagan rider. 12/10
Thanks man!
I owned a dr400sm for 3 years, then sold it. I Have to say that it is a beautiful bike to look at. The bike has many positives, but the reasons I don’t own it now are the following: 1 the bike was too tall, I’m 5’10’’ and I was on my toes at a red light. 2. It was great at under 100 kmph, but even short trips on an expressway left me holding on for dear life over 120kmph…sure the bike can do it, but it is so tall that wind gusts or transport trucks caused so much turbulence. So, if you’re over 6 ft tall, and you’re looking to commute in the city or you love country roads, it’s a cool bike and this is hard to beat.
This video was put together so well
Thanks Mr.Bond!
Anyone else out there on SuperMoto’s?
KTM 640 Super Moto -04! Really nice bike!
Oh those are rad! I’ve looked at some of those for sale, was definitely tempting
im a ex supermoto owner😢 my SXV450 was a rocket... an expensive rocket😂
We have the same bike sir! I too have an 08 drz400sm in white and blue
Drz440
'05 DR-Z400SM owner. Always been a Husqvarna and Husaberg supermoto guy, but after my last Husky got stolen, got a DR-Z. Zero problems with it and love it as a daily ride. Mods are Keihin carb, 3x3 and a titanium Yoshi race pipe. The bike just works. I run Dunlop tires and handling is good. Anyone reading this who is on the fence about getting one of these...just get it.
Also, pegged on the rev limiter, I am flat out at 105mph/ 169kph. Just don't turn your head sideways to look at scenery if you wear An off road helmet like me.
HahaH that’s awesome! Yeah I love the Drz. Such a good simple fun macjine
Such beautiful twisties , great footage.
Thanks! And yeah there’s some amazing riding there
Great review! You got yourself a new subscriber
Excellent video guys.. nice work. Really enjoyed watching this. The DRZ is so interesting to me, as a DR650 rider, I'm really curious about the difference and similarities.
Hey thanks man! I was honestly really tempted to talk about how the bike felt from a dr650 owner but I figured most super moto people probably don’t care.
That being said it felt a lot more different than I was expecting. Mostly in size, bike felt a lot smaller, more narrow, more dirt bike ish, lighter, and so much more nimble and flickable.
Engine felt smooth, way more linear in power deliveRy. Less low end oomph but it actually had a reason to rev it all the way out.
Suspensiont felt stiff and very very planted. Bike just went where it was pointed without wallowing or diving first. Brakes are better and have better feel.
It did feel a lot more worked on the highway and not as comfortable. Where as the dr doesn’t feel like it’s even trying going down the highway.
For where I live and type of riding I do I would still have the dr650. Living where Logan does and riding like he does would definitely take the drz.
@@rangeroadmoto For sure, thanks again for such a detailed break down. That's actually the best break down I've read as a DR650 rider, very interesting. I was riding mine yesterday in the mountains with really curvy roads and was thinking about you feedback here. Riding on the highway to get out to the mountains is a breeze, just cruising with no effort in 5th. But in the turns I was imagining what the 400 would be like, probably easier and quicker to throw it around. Also, after hearing you talk about the size and nimbleness difference, I looks up the "wet" weight between the two bike ands it's significant - 366lbs vs 319lbs. 47lbs make a big difference !! Anyway thanks for chatting, take care and hope to stay in touch. Cheers.
@@modshiftmotion the engine likes to rev a bit more, the brakes are a lot better, the suspension is stiffer, the weight feels drastically lighter on road but almost equally heavy off road compared to the DR650. The drzsm is better in everyway except for traveling over 65mph. I want another drzsm even though my DR650 is set up real nice. Funnest bike I've ever owned just not as useful as the big DR.
Got mine last summer ..drz 400sm ..love it
Finally a great review that’s down to earth!
Thanks for watching!
That's a quality drz400 review.
Thanks.
Thanks! Much appreciated
The DRZ is old but gold
It’s hard to find a DRZ in good condition over here
Have a good one buddy
Yeah it’s getting like that too! At least at a good price. There’s always the brand new option, but the drz makes more sense bought used i think
@@rangeroadmoto true mate... was looking for a DRZ too but the price for a one in a good shape was a bit too high😅
I felt in love with husqvarna 701SM so may this is gonna be my next Supermoto for some street cruising 🤜🤛
No one sells em once they ride em. I ended up buying brand new. Worth the money. Thankful for a year end clearance and a good amount for my trade. So much fun!
Hot damn that drift area is awesome!
Im trying to decide between this and the ducati 950rve, starting to lean towards this just because of maintenance and insurance cause ive already got 2 bikes 😅
“You just wanna use that torque and hammer through the gears as quick as you can” has got me absolutely in tears rn coming from a cbr1000 and just copping a new drz 😂 maybe my perception of speed is off but this is hilarious! However this bike is a blast and something you can twist back the throttle safely without having to think twice which is actually nice but if you’re coming from any super sport it’s going to feel like you’re crawling while you’re fully pinned
Great review man. They are fun
Thank you! And yes the drz is a total blast
I’ve daily’d my grom for the past 8 months and planning on getting a drz very soon
You will have to let us know if you agree with Logan that it is is a Grom on steroids !
This video is so well done it could be a marketing film from Suzuki.
Perfect review mate
Glad you liked it!
that scene starting from around 5:55 was incredible
Thanks man! It’s such a beautiful part of the world ho there
Very well said.
2021 drz400 sm its my favorite bike. Ride safe.
Bravo. Such an excellent video.
Thanks man!
Great video.
For me the SM motorcycle type is the best one. You can have a lot of fun till 100km/h and also be scared.
I run a 2016 Kawasaki KX450F 107kg 5 speed and it is a beast, makes me feel so good and scares me each time I twist the throttle.
SM bikes are motorcycles that earn your fear and respect because they are rough and tough with no BS electronics, it is all on you and that is it.
If you put the "average Joe" that rides a 1000-1300cc naked bike, on a 400-500cc thumper proper SM, 80% of them will be very scared, after the first ride.
Let me ask, im looking at the DRZs. I have a 2015 KX450F and want a DRZ instead, the KX450F is a beast but is the DRZ400sm anything like it power wise or a lot less? Thanks man!
@@colbyclark2479 If you are used to the KX450F the DRZ400 will be boring for you. Also the DRZ400 feels (and is) heavier than the KX450F.
The initial punch for 1 second may be the same between those two but right after that the DRZ400 shows that it has short legs.
This is compared to the KX450F in mode power 1 (soft). If you put in mode power 3.....the KX450F is much more aggresive than a DRZ400 in a way that really cannot be compared.
You will have fun with the DRZ400 but it will never scare you.
100% agreed
Love my DRZ(s), only complaints are the hard stock seat and those murderous stock tires.
I thought calling them Death-Wings was a joke.
It is not.
Definitely agree with you there! Had those on my Dr650.. sketchy at best
Just bought the 2021 DRZ400sm im so hype
That’s awesome! Have fun!
Hands down the most fun bike to ride!
Awesome video and perspective ;-)
Thank you! Glad you liked it
i am 30 years old and people always think i am some 18-20 year old ripping round lmao love that bike!
only stuff i added were sliders
Wait till your 46. People are appalled when they see the old fart under the helmet.
@@autonomousindividual7780 that's me 45 yo riding wheelies and killin it. Then go to get gas and take off the helmet and yep it's an old man in there eyes. Lol
Nice video. I am considering the new KLX300SM from Kawasaki. I had an '01 DRZ400S that I parted with in '08. The Kawasaki with 6 speed, FI, and supposedly tubeless tires appeals to me.
The klx does look really awesome, and it’s lighter too. Would be really interesting to see an updated drz400
I can’t agree more with the comments in this video. Spot on.
AWESOLME INFO. I knew I wanted one but when you said Grom on Steroids (Ive been saying this too) it was perfect haha. SUBD> Getting a DRz asap
Some people getting pretty upset by “Grom on steroids” but I think it’s fitting too
just bought a 2018. hoping it is all good at 1000k miles. had full fmf powerbomb, 2 tooth up in rear and relatively clean. just changed oil, realized it has the 3x3mod after removing seat. Assuming possible carb work. had to loosen exhaust cause header was touching frame but I am so frickin paranoid something is wrong with this thing. Only thing left to do is figure out if "idle" is too low as it stalls at times and/or takes forever to need a no choke. Admittedly, this is the first time dealing with a carb outside chain saws and trimmers. I have less than 2 miles on it around my neighborhood till I get the title and register it. Pray for me yall.
awesome review
Thanks man!!
Great video man
Thanks man!!
Great bike i have the s with sumo and s wheels i love in France and have already been into germany Belgium switzerland ans Luxemburg twice with it and i take it to the beach once a year , you can pull third gear wheelies on it (my preferd gear to wheelie in) i have got handle bar raisers wich makes a big différence riding standing up ,bullitproof bike never lets me down
those roads look like a blast with a SuperMoto setup!!!
Yeah! That whole area is perfect for it
Got my 2009 DRZ SM 5 years ago after graduating from my first bike, a Honda CRF 230L.
There will always be a DRZ in my garage.
Also, I'm 5'6" and I hated the stock seat. Too tall and not comfortable. When I ride, i RIDE, 1-2 hours at a time, non-stop... I ditched the stock seat for a low-profile Seat Concepts seat and never looked back. Much more comfortable and I can put both feet down (not flat-foot though). I bought dog bones for the bike (lowering links) but ended up selling them after replacing the seat. Could've installed them and lowered the bike even more, but I didn't want to lose the ground clearance. Just a tip for the shorter riders like me.
Ride safe, and I hope to see some people from the Barrie, Ontario, Canada area on their dual sports/super motos!
That’s awesome! I put a Seat Concepts on my Dr650 too and it was a game changer. Thanks for watching!
Exactly the comment I needed! Nice to see a fellow Ontarian as well. Cheers
I’m from Vernon too bro. Been looking at one of these sm’s
Excellent review
Thanks so much!
Ayee Z fam! Planning on getting a DRZ one day, ima just take the MSF course and just buy my bike without telling mom 😅
You 100% won't regret it. Got my license a few days ago and the bike is an absolute blast.
Great review, I think this is the bike for me as a beginner 👍🏼
I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! Would be a great first bike that you won’t grow out of anytime soon
I went with a KLX300SM. Fun… with a six speed… and fuel injection.
About to get a 2022 DR. Z400 SM. So excited. My last bike was stolen :(
Oh man that sucks your bike got stolen. But that 2022 will definitely be an awesome replacement
Awesome bike 🏍 thinking of getting one for 2021.
Do it !
@@rangeroadmoto hey I am a 190lb adult .. with this bike suffice for local commuting and occasional 2 lane highway ? 65 to 70 mph?
Great video
Thanks Deep!
I think this and a cruiser like a Harley is a great combo after you want something else after the drz
0:19 that music jamming you know it’s time to hoon
I love my DRZ, it's extremely hard to not wanna hoon on it. It does everything well but not 1 thing great.
Jack of all trades, master of hoon.
what would you say is the best thing about your drz 400? thinking about getting one...
Awesome video, what track are you drifting at? I’m also in the okanagan
Hey, thanks!
Logan was drifting at Penticton Speedway
🔥🔥🔥
Fun fact. Logan let me ride his DRZ and I am responsible for that screw in the tire. At 100km/h in a corner.
That wakes you up in a hurry.
Range Road Moto so, tell us your impressions of this bike vs. your DR650, please!!! I'm really interested.
@eric Weber I was honestly really tempted to talk about how the bike felt from a dr650 owner but I figured most super moto people probably don’t care.
That being said it felt a lot more different than I was expecting. Mostly in size, bike felt a lot smaller, more narrow, more dirt bike ish, lighter, and so much more nimble and flickable.
Engine felt smooth, way more linear in power deliveRy. Less low end oomph but it actually had a reason to rev it all the way out.
Suspensiont felt stiff and very very planted. Bike just went where it was pointed without wallowing or diving first. Brakes are better and have better feel.
It did feel a lot more worked on the highway and not as comfortable. Where as the dr doesn’t feel like it’s even trying going down the highway.
For where I live and type of riding I do I would still have the dr650. Living where Logan does and riding like he does would definitely take the drz.
@@rangeroadmoto excellent synopsis! This confirms a lot of my expectations. I rode a DRZ once in the dirt, a long time ago. Compared it back to back to my friend’s DR350, a bike I absolutely loved riding at the time. It felt lighter, MUCH stiffer and surprisingly less compliant than the 350. It also seemed like the 350’s carburetion was cleaner off idle in particular. These could both have been attributed to the fact that the 350 was really dialed in vs. the brand-new DRZ, however. At the time, I actually preferred the 350.
i ride a drz on the lower main land ... ever come out this way ?
I also purchased my drz400sm from a younger fellow. I think his father was not a fan of the super loud exhaust.
They need to be used. If I didn't drain the carb and it sat for a month or two in the winter, it would crud up. I got quite adept at yanking it out and blessed Berryman's Chem-Dip. It was a sad day when the NFS closed all the fire roads in my area and after 6 years waiting, I decided the bike would be better off with someone who could use it and sold it.
Yeah that’s very true, just gotta keep it running every once in a while and they are pretty problem free.
That sucks about the fire roads being shut down :/
Learning on one now.
Awesome machine to learn on
if you like riding on and off road try some heidenau k73 supermoto tires , they're amazing !
or pirelli mt 60 really good
bro, my drz recently(last week) started having this knocking sound in the front suspension every time i go over road and car park humps. it serioulsy sound like a hammer banged against a wall. suspension oil? or is my suspension broken?
Is there oil leaking out of the fork? Either out of the bottom or out of the top onto the fork tube?
If you work on your bike yourself I would take it apart and inspect it or take it to a shop. Gotta make sure it’s safe to ride!
I’m 57 and just bought my rebuilt 480cc fcr39 carbd drz sm. it’s a wheelie machine. The torque is enough to get the front wheel up,don’t need clutch
That sounds like a monster!
I bought one for same reasons.
Bought my DRZ400SM in 2005 and everything you said is spot on!!✊️
BTW, what size were the tires you recommended?
I asked Logan, he said:
120/70/17 front and 150/60/17 rear
I’m looking at the DRZ to replace my Grom as a commuter bike. I love the Grom but it needs 15 more mph. Hard to find the DRZ used in my area.
Yeah people seem to hold on to them when they get them!
great video.
Hey thanks!
Kawi just launched their klx300 SM. I wonder how it’ll compare??
6 speed and fuel injected is awesome. The fact that it's still over 300lbs sucks :(
@@latituderider the drz400sm has fully adjustable front and rear suspension as well
Well made video. And a well made bike.
Thank you! And yes, the Drz is an awesome bike!