Yamaha WR250R vs Suzuki DRZ 400 DUAL SPORT DEATHMATCH! o
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- The Suzuki DRZ 400 and Yamaha WR250R are two of the best Street Legal Enduro Motorcycles, but which one is right for you? This Dual Sport Deathmatch reflects the average rider's perspective. No professionals or journalists, just a raw review of the pros and cons of these bikes.
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This video is a masterpiece. Truly enjoyed every second of it.
Yeah, all his videos are masterpieces. He must be a professional. Love his videos.
Agreed 😊
DRZ will be like a 450F with little less HP with FCR carb en 3x3mod. and with a full exhaust it will rip good.
Agreed. One of the best comparison videos I have ever seen...for....anything.
Having owned both, the WR250R wins hands down for sheer fun factor. You can wring its neck all day and drive it 75-80mph all the way home. Ran it with moded suspension and 14/52 gears. Ate up single track and highway miles too. Looking forward to Yamahas next release on the platform. Hopefully a 300-350cc. My 300L Rally will keep me smiling until then.
Why did you switch to the 300L rally after all this praise for the Yamaha?
@@Venom3303 Maybe I can answer that for him
Who hasn't at one time, bought another bike in the hype and regretted it?
@@brockjohnson4116 I haven’t even had the 300 but I know the WR is better
I had both, put 15k miles on each. Primary use is commuting to work and local dual sport rides but I have taken both on week long rides in Baja and the western U.S. I’m 6’ about 220 lbs and I would say both bikes got better after a respring and revalve. I had a local shop do both bikes with the same intended purpose. The Wr has the better suspension, the rougher the terain the better it handles. There isnt anyplace the suspension doesnt work. The DRZ, handles it up to a point then you are exceeding the capabilities of the suspension. On the road it works well. The DRZ has better options for a larger fuel capacity, up to 6.5 gallons, the WR has a 4.8 gallon option. The WR gets 10 MPG more so the fuel difference isnt so big. The WR felt cramped when I was loaded for camping, the DRZ has more room. In sand the WR rules, the DRZ is way more work. My shoulders are tired after a day of rough terrain on the DRZ. WR is a 6 speed and it cruises at So Cal freeway speeds while I would never try it on the DRZ. The WR had a programer and Pipe. For me, I stayed with the DRZ due to having more room and being field repairable which is huge in Baja or out in the desert. I can pull the carb if needed and there arent any sensors to go bad even though that almost never happens on yamahas. The DRZ desperately needs a 6th gear and a diet. The WR need another 200 CC unless you are happy shifting all day. The WR gave me confidence and made me a better dirt rider. They are both good bikes. If I was riding local trails and not hauling camping gear then it would be WR all the way.
Yamaha needs to make the wr450 a true 50 state legal dual sport. Or Honda with their 450.
I keep expecting it. I don't understand why they haven't. I'd be at the front of that line.
+SLFYSH And I would be standing on the corner turning tricks to be one of the first to get one!
+Bryce Piper You could say this for any manufacturer who has a 450. I would LOVE a KTM 450EXC with 25,000 mi valve checks and 3000 mi oil changes, but would it perform as well as my RFS, probably not.
+P Kurk I have a 450 exc that I ride more as a dual sport. I don't race but I do push it occasionally. The valves are easy to check but they haven't moved at in in over 5000 KM (roughly 3300 miles) and the oil is so easy to change I would do it on the side of the road if I wanted or needed too. I wouldn't be frightened to dual sport the exc. It does take a little more maintenance and costs a bit more money but I enjoy it more off road AND on road. My DR just didn't have enough power or a sixth gear and this bothered me anytime I was going more than 55 MPH.
Chain Driven I have a 450 exc as well and I love it. I guess my point was yes the maintenance is easy but it's still one more thing that's gotta get done that doesn't on some dual sports.
It's about time I found a well put together review, without all the extra, unnecessary, and meaningless (to the viewer) side-bar conversation. Well done and thanks!
Tyler your mix of info and cinematography is really impressive. It sets you apart. I've enjoyed growing with you on your channel.
Good video, great editing, music choice was solid. Fitted the content on screen, and wasn't distracting. It was also informative and to the point. You've earned my subscription
Loved it! I love this time of year! Everyone is comparing bikes to find the undisputed champion of the dualsport world! Waiting to see more of you, CDS, and Hermit in action. Seriously could be a weekly show. Great video brother!
great insight on this review. stay awesome Tyler!
Hey, just saying..so glad I found your channel..your content brought a light to an interest and has turned it into a full out goal go find adventure..thanks very much✊
These reviews just CAN NOT be beat! Thanks Tyler!!!
Thanks very much yours is in the small group of video's i watched when choosing my first ADV bike and my first bike after a six year break from riding . Your comments about picking up your bike with a minor injury especially resonated . Thanks . Living in Oz i chose an early WR450f .
Eve your videos are so high production! I really appreciate these, makes me wanna go ride.
@* Toxic Reviews * thanks for the correction 5 years later
This is got to be one one of the top 3 reviews/comparisons of the DRZ and the WR. Very honest and factual. Most CZcamsrs try and sell rather than review. Thanks for the quality info.
Was going to go on a rant but you said it all.
Great video guys! Just very, very well done. I am glad I watched. Also glad that you went beyond the numbers on paper and really went in depth about the actual performance and feel of the bikes. Thanks for making this!
Just found this site and subscribed. I've been checking out your view and learning tons! more informative and more pleasurable to watch than even big network videos, very well done! A blast to watch
awesome video everide. They just get better and better!
although I've never had a wr250 I don't think I'd ever swap from my Drz.
Again awesome video! !
All those extra hours of editing show. Another awesome epic eveRide edit
AWESOME! This was worth the waiting! Keep up the good work Tyler! :)
Without question, THE BEST motorcycle review video I've seen! I've seen a lot of them...loved it.
Love my WR250R, it's all about riding, and riding, and riding, with no worries. It's not a racing bike or a real dirt bike. In fact it's great on twisty mountain pavement. I've got an older 250 for the rough stuff when there's a chance of dropping it. The WR can do multi day touring anywhere except the rough stuff. It's super smooth and has good power at higher revs. If you need lots of power do not get a 250, but if you want a fun all around bike that needs very little maintenance, the WR250R is top of the class. For me, fun is making it home in one piece and never having to pickup my battered bike, yet enjoying curvy paved roads and some gnarly trails as well.
So if you enjoy thrashing your bike on really rough stuff, get an old beater DR400. If you want all around riding, go anywhere but go safely, get a WR250R. Heck get one of each.
+Jim Davis (Eastern Beaver) That's what I did.
+Hermit DaVlog You need to friggien bore that thing up! It drives me crazy! hahaha
+Jim Davis (Eastern Beaver) I like that idea!
+eveRide ADV Hey Everide, I'm selling my VStrom to purchase a much lighter Dualsport. These two are the front runners. However I have very short Hobbit legs. Bikes like The CRF250L and the KLX250S feel really comfortable but these two feel uncomfortably tall. Would you recommend lowering one of these or taking the power hit and going for the Honda/Kawasaki? I do want that extra power though... Hmm
+Jimmy W my wife and I both ride WRs. I'm 5'9'' she is 5'4" we both lowered the bikes enough to be very comfortable riding the tricky stuff. FYI shaving down the stock seat's foam was the easiest and most cost effective way to lower the bikes height ✌️ cheers
Tyler your your shot creativity and editing continue to increase in professionalism. I am impressed more by every video you put together. The aerial footage provides a dimension that elevates your skill set right to the top of the pack. Oh and the content us usually pretty good too... Keep it up brother!
+greedyg76 Thanks! :)
I check youtube every other day to see if you have a new video and when you do, I always get super excited. I love your channel bro keep it up.
+alex payse Thanks Alex! Usually the uploads are on Wednesdays and Saturdays... but sometimes Sundays. I try to get one out every weekend :)
Great review. After watching this and a review on the KLX250, I stayed on course and picked up a nice 09 DRZ-400S very reasonably. Adding knobbies and away we go! My last bike was a 04 YZ250F, which was a screamer...but accessible riding was a factor in selling it.
This is what a review is supposed to look like. Very helpful. Thanks.
I did notice going from the Yamoto (200) to the dr350s.. the dr was still light enough to throw around but had that tractor factor that made it easier to get through the weird obstacles.. Great video though.. I believe a lot of what was talked about can be summed up to a lot of bikes based on size and fuel delivery.
great review everide!! love it! and thank you!!
I don't know about the "cheap used DRZ" thing. In my area, used ones are fairly rare, and they generally cost enough that I would prefer to buy new. Of course, it's pretty much the same for the WR. I've actually been looking at a new KLX250. It would be great to be able to do back to back real world demo rides on them rather than just a few miles on pavement. I guess that's not going to happen, and I already have a cruiser and a sportbike, so it might be some time before I pull the trigger on a dual sport. I'll be keeping my eyes open for deals, and am not ruling out a used DRZ.
I bought a new KLX250s with a little bit of modding I cut my dirt bike teeth with that in my 40s and kept at it until I got really power hungry and then upgraded to a KTM450EXC
such a well thought out video. I hope to see you have 100k followers by years end. everide and hermit should make an dual sport event. people would gladly pay for a planned ride, and with your creativity I'm willing to bet it would bring in alot of riders and be a blast
+DGETHIS01 That would be a ton of fun! Hermit, you in?
Great comparison, well thought out points about both bikes. Light dual sport bikes are so useful and fun to ride. I would include the CRF250L and the mighty DR in your shopping list as well, or even a KLR as long as you recognize the limitations (more rider than anything). I think realistically you can leave out any bike with a 100 hour piston and valve replacement interval (KTM/Husqvarna), at least if you ride the longer rides I have done here in Idaho. Good Job EVERIDE!
Thanks Tyler. Great video...been considering both of these as a light bike companion to my KTM 950...I'm sensing DR.
Great Video Everide. it gave me food for thought. I've been dead set on a 650 but I might consider the 400 after this video.
One of the best motorcycle chanels on CZcams.
Beautiful shots, makes me miss colorado. I took my 100% bone stock wr250r up pikes peak last summer and did not feel any power loss. I never rode a drz400 but skipped it because I hate a carburetor, that's all we had a when I was a kid. The only other bike I considered was a KTM 690 enduro R but our only NE ohio KTM dealer is a mom and pops dealer where turn around time can be several weeks, just to get a new bike prepped was two weeks. I love my wr250r and just put 3k in mods, power commander + full FMF exhaust, 3 gal tank, LED, no toil air filter, removed AIS and servo, heated grips, hand-guards, new tires, heavy duty inner tubes and come other stuff.
Why dont you like the carburetor bikes?
HUSTLINISMYGAME I live in ohio and ride in the dead of winter.
the folks at Holeshot are amazing though!
cpittmx1 She got snippy with me when I asked to pay extra to get my bike faster. Also, pissed me of is they go on vacation in the winter and shut down their KTM shop.
the 690 is a beast of a bike but if youre riding heavy terrain for a long time it really tears your arms apart its so much fun though
Hi..I’m new to dual sport, and very new to the channel. Very enjoyable and relaxing I must say...a lot better then what’s on tv now a days. Just got me a Drz400sm and I love it!!! Learning to ride and getting to know her...give me congratulations on buying her. Keep safe, and tomorrow is not promised....let’s enjoy the day.
Dude great video. It reminds me of the car reviews on Top Gear, keep it up man!
You keep making me want to buy a DRZ. Love the videos. Keep up the good work.
I'll also note there is a wide ratio gear set (from ACT) you can buy for the DRZ. It leaves first alone, and widens the rest, supposedly makes it less buzzy on the road. I want to get one for my DRZ.
That said, have you ever ridden a bike with a Lectron carb? It seems pretty neat, you tune it once and don't need to rejet based on altitude because it auto-meters the fuel. It's a carb that acts like EFI.
This was an awesome review! Definitely worth the wait!
My 15 year old rides a Drz 400,and and we both love it.thanks for all your videos,love watching thwm
Great review. Very well done. I like that your comparison was "real world" riding. Not all drag races and spec sheets. Fun thing about these bikes, is that there is no perfect one. Just the perfect one or ones for you......today. I'm still looking forward to the day Suzuki makes a true upgrade/replacement for the DR-Z.
+Bryan Gehrcke (Expedition Michigan) Oh man you and me both! DRZ 500? Yes please!!!
I ride a wr and agree with most things you say here. the fuel injection is a closed loop system which means it has a maf sensor but no air/fuel or o2 sensor which is why the altitude affected it. if someone buys a wr with the intent of the typical mods (pipe, airbox, power commander) they will be very happy with the results. I have zero experience with a drz so I can't compare but both have reputations for reliability. the wr really does become twice the bike once it's uncorked. as always cool video man. thanks
WOW! Thank you for the review. You reaffirmed my instinct of these two bikes by (biasly) choosing the DRZ. Also with a little clarity of the WR-"F" model needing more maintenance. My mind is made up to replace my 2008 modded out KLR for the DRZ (as you said I love how my KLR stays planted and I think the DRZ will continue that expectation). The ONLY thing that's still pulling me is the XR400 (which are hard to find).
Thanks for the honest review bro.. watched with no skips :) I love the review.
Hi Tyler. Great comparison. I have a 2015 R1200GSA and love it. Goes great on the road and is awesome on gravel roads but.......way too heavy and expensive when you drop it - and you will. As a result I have been looking for a small displacement bike that I can ride from my garage to the trails/dirt roads and have settled on the WR250R. Your comparison was great as were others I've watched (there are some great vids from MAD TV and adventure OZ - which is something coming from me as I'm a kiwi and we have a somewhat competitive nature when it comes to our Australian cousins). I've had a DR650 and didn't want a bike as large although I found it a great bike too. When it came down to it I really wanted a 250 and the WR was the best I could find. Almost went with the DRZ but the more modern package was what I was looking for. I have a bike with 125 hp so 28 hp from the WR will be fine. With an air box mod and GYTR muffler it should have a little more power as well. Some would say just buy the DRZ if you're trying for more power than 28 hp but another factor was build quality which seemed better on the WR. Putting on long range fuel tank as well which in NZ is necessary for the longer back road trips. Just my thoughts. As you say they are both great bikes and in the long run you have to pick one. Keep up the good work.
I love my wr250r, especially after I put a few more teeth on the rear sprocket....BIG DIFFERENCE!
Amazing job! Such a great review on two awesome machines!
Subscribed!!! Thanks for a very informative video! I am currently looking for my first dual sport and this video is helping! I think hahaha
Great job on the comparison. But in the end all that matters is as long as it will get you out on the trails. It doesn't have to be fast or handle great to have a good time.
+Hobbz-Garage Sooooo true! Which is why the XT225 is still one of my favorite bikes :)
As always a great video well put together. The only complent I would say is I am sorry That I am only 5'2" and find these bikes just to big. I did like the review you did on Miss Stacies XT250, and think it would be nice to see some things from your channel for short riders. PS I do ride both dirt and street. Thanks Tyler
get an xr100 and make it street legal
Love your vids. Glad im back.
Great video Tyler, Amen to the tractor factor, lower compression/redline, more durability. Just put a new set of Kenda Parker dt's on my 96 dr350SE. love my 6th gear. Now if I can just figure out what to do with the suspension. Guess i still have a little time. Still sloppy up here in the Salt lake area.
Thanks for your channel.
I rode both bikes. I found the DRZ400 to be very cumbersome to drive in the woods. It feels heavy and unmanageable. The suspension is obsolete. The WR250r felt much more at home in the woods to me. It was easy to throw around. I could ride faster and it didn't tire me out. Much better suspension on the WR as well.
+Bryan Murphy I think you're absolutely right. Most of my riding is done out here in the desert where the power is put to good use... I think that if the trails were tighter out here I'd prefer the handling of the WR a lot more.
off road = wr 250 ,stunt riding on road = drz sm 400 , to be frank you dont need much speed off road , light weight is the key
I'm on a budget and I can only have 1 bike. The answer is the DRZ, hands down. Light enough to ride rough offroad and powerful enough for the highway, it's perfect.
Hated mine, couldnt sell it fast enough, ill handling pig of a bike
@Jeff Crouch Got rid of the horrible DRZ as quick as I could & bought a KTM500, something you can hit wash outs in with out the bike trying to kill you & with 6 gears just cruises along at 100k hwy speeds without revving its tits off
Jeff Crouch how do you find them for so cheaappp
hands down, best review if both bikes, and best honest comparison you've done yet! Tyler, you've outdone yourself.
+kaianine Thanks Josh! And again... here comes the obligatory "come out here and ride... like NOW!" comment :)
Great video, always love seeing this kinda stuff from you!
I love the honest reviews, honestly your klr vs v-strom helped me decide to ride my current V-strom 650. So I'm sure there are those who value an opinion that isn't saying "this is better because of the stat sheet, this is better for these reasons, while the other is better for these reasons" But I am in the debate on using a duel sport or my strom for RTW so this type of stuff rather interests me personally.
+Jack Cross Ahhhh man even considering a strom RTW makes my heart flutter. That is dreamville stuff for me!
That was the best comparison of any two bikes on the interets.
eveRide goodness!!!! Nice comparo buddy!!
+Steve Goyette Gracias Steve!
Thanks man, just bought my 2017 DR-Z400S today! ALL because of you and this video! You made me take the leap, and I truly thank you!
I got a 2015 brand new a few weeks ago. No interest in the wr
excellent review! looks like it took much to produce and is highly appreciated for doing all this for the public to see!
one thing, in more than a few times the music overshadows the voice-over in a way that it was hard to follow the words so please take into account.. I at least hope you would.. I say that as a sound engineer :) respect guys!!!
I'm looking at getting back into riding. I'll be 59 in a month, looking for a smaller dual sport after owning (and having to sell) an '05 KTM 950 ADV and an '07 KTM 200 XC-W. Moved from Illinois to Nevada. This video took my subconscious thoughts about both bikes and put them into words and onto video. It's a DRZ for me! Thank you for this video!
LanceKTM950 I’m 55 , hadn’t ridden dirt bikes since I was in my teens. Recently had an opportunity to ride a couple again and it rekindled my spirit! I’m looking at the DRZ400S, local commuter, dirt roads and two tracks , I think it’s a great choice !
Your production quality is awesome. Reminds me of +halfthrottle
+JohnJenin I would love to be even half as good as halfthrottle! He was my inspiration to start this stuff!
YEAH YOU MADE THE VIDEO!!!! Awesome man!
Thanks good honest comprehensive and fun review!! 👍
This video led me to buying my bike! 2019 drz. I cant wait to ride with you one day
DRZ responds much better to mods as well, they can make quite a bit of power
That was a cool video liked it a lot, keep them coming
Great vid as always. I just bought my first "dual sport" bike and did my first green lane on it. It was exceptional! Abosultely loved it! Fantic E Casa 250! 28hp and 103kgs.
what? That was a review? Dang...Just thought it was your soothing vocal tones with some amazing cinemas all around you :)
Fantastic cinematography and visuals as usual eveRide, lovely to watch - can I put a vote in for the Honda CRF250L? Strikes me it's a similar sort of machine (although I know very little about dirt bikes) but I do love my CRF, it takes me anywhere, always starts, is frugal, lightweight, cheap to buy, road legal, reliable and fun......what more does a chap need??? Great video as ever - keep up the good work my friend!
+TheMissendenFlyer CRF250L is good on fuel and cheap to buy, that's about it. If you think the WR is underpowered then the CRF250L is a slug. It's heavier than a DR650 also.
+tosgem ...well it's great as a first bike for an off road "novice" (me) - add an FMF pipe and she really doesn't feel underpowered, I love mine ....just putting a vote in for another dual-sport manufacturer to balance things up a bit :0)
+TheMissendenFlyer I'll see if I can get my hands on the Honda and do a little test!
Great video top notch footage and production as well as the information. A real Pro!
Enjoyed this great review. Thank you
Great video. I believe the guys at Suzuki could come out with a win if they put a 6th gear in and maybe bump the displacement up to 450, but keep it mellow so were not servicing it all the time. If they really wanted to put the icing on the cake they could offer it in fuel injection and better suspension.
+Piston Slap *Homer Simpson drooooooooooooooool
Yes, but Yamaha.
Damn I am never jealous BUT I am of the awesome landscape you can ride. You must be the happiest dual sport driver. Sigh Germany is so far away...
Excellent video. Loved every second of it.
I was sent over to your channel by CDS. He said you put a lot of work into your videos and it really does show! Excellent video! I personally own a DRZ and I gotta say, for me, I think I made the right choice!
the weird part about dual sports is it can be a yz250 with a plate or a gs1200 with knobbies. peoples opinions are different cuz they are comparing them to different bikes. i think single cylinder dual sports rule hands down
great video ^^, thanks for making it looks like it toke a ton of work to put together O.o
-yeah, I'm sure he's turning these out in 10-15 min tops😉. Seriously, I'm really likening the style and format, and these are looking very professional! Well done!
+SLFYSH Thanks guys!
I like your videos end reviws a lot. I am changing my suzuki 1100cc for a honda xre 300cc and your videos help me to understand why I am going to that change. Before I just wanted to do the change but know I get it. Cheers from Tijuana.
Thanks Everide great review. I can't decide between these two bikes but I'm leaning more towards the DRZ400E road version here in Aus. It's going to be my first bike in 30 years and I'm looking 50/50 dirt / road.
Great video! great explanation! thanks for all the info! wr250 might be the bike for me🤦♂️ my first dual sport!, at 60 years.
Good video bro. You seem like a real nice guy. Take care
Great video! Researching my next bike. My old KLR 650 is a heavy beast. She was my first bike but I'm thinking for a second bike get something small, simple and fun 50/50 to ride here in NC. Thanks for the info.
+TheXPGamers I'm thinking DRZ might fit the bill. It's still a little heavy compared to most dirt machines, but feels very nimble compared to the KLR.
Also in NC what did you decide ? Where do you ride in NC ?
This was very helpful. right now I'm trying to figure out what dual sport I want. I have an FZ-07 for the street so street riding I could care less about its mostly so I don't have to buy truck to get to the trails and it's better for exploring if the bike is road legal. I was leaning towards the WR250R but now I'm seriously thinking about the DRZ 400.
Ive owned both, and nothing gets me more fired up than when people argue about which is better. My consensus (having owned one WR and 2 DRZ's now), is that the WR felt a little better offroad and the DRZ felt a little better on road. Now, I actually owned all supermotos, but i would do stupid gardensnake-esque stuff on them so both would get plenty of time offroad too. The WR is nice with its lower weight. 6spd, and EFI, but it simply doesnt feel as planted as the DRZ does on the road. Im WAYYYY more confident on the street on a DRZ than i am on the WR. WR just didnt feel like it gripped as well. Could have been tires too, but Im actually still a slightly bigger fan of the DRZ. If both were the same price, it would be a tossup for me, but the DRZ's coming in at about $1500 less, you can buy a lot of awesome parts with that money saved.
@@augustusappling139 its a good bike i hear and it has a 350? bore kit which is supposed to make it the best dual sport around just due to light weight, plenty of power, etc.
Sooo good. Looking more pro every week. The only thing I take exception to is that drag race. I don't think that guy on the WR250R can use a clutch to save his life.
+Hermit DaVlog I thought he did pretty good! We'll have to get him out here again and do a rematch :)
+Hermit DaVlog but this time we'll do it between the WR250R and the WR250F :)
Another amazing video from Everide. Thanks man
Brilliant review. Thank you!
If Yamaha made a WR400R it souls cost $8000-$9000. Putting it almost is KTM range. Which would be suicidal to there sales. And only then could it match the DRZ's power. Still far less that a KTM's. The biggest plus for the DRZ is it can be greatly improved both in power and suspension without breaking the bank. You can pick up a older DRZ for + or - $2000. Then if need be, pumper carb, full exhaust, and suspension for around $1000. I'm not talking Ohlins Suspension, but new fork springs and rear spring greatly improve the DRZ for offroad. So for around $3000 you can have a extremely offroad worthy dualsport that weighs around 320lbs and pumps out near 40hp at the rear wheel. That's a WINNER in my book!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the vidio's. Keep them coming.
Don't know where you can get anything for $2k. 10 year old DRZs go for over $4k, 15 year old ones go for over $3k.
Great review and I am going with the DRZ400 :)
Superb review and Filming especially.
Great video! I've got a 2015 DRZ 400 S and love it. I've only done a 3x3 mod and changed the jets in the carb, but so far that's been plenty of up grade to get that baby going as fast as I wanted. Still would love to put a after market exhaust (for mainly sound reason) to give it a little more pop. I was looking to get a 250 for weight reasons, but now watching this and finding out it only has 25 lbs. less than my DR, I'm not going to waste the money. If your able to, you should do a test ride on the new Husqvarna 701! Now that would be an awesome bike to afford one day! Keep it up bud!
Couldn't put it better, if it's hard or nearly impossible to pick up with a (minor) injury, consider a different bike. Love the channel Tyler!
+William Weiler Thanks William!
Great Video Again!!!! Love the dog analogy! Drz400 for Life...
Fantastic video! Just what I was looking for. Very well produced, no BS, and I felt it was super unbiased. Thanks for posting!
thanks for all the info, great video.
Yamaha WR250R 💛
Ok I've never ridden either of these bikes but have drooled on both. I have the inbetweener a Suzuki DR350SE. While it's not the best bike on either surface it's been the BEST BIKE I"VE EVER OWNED! My DR350 loves whatever I throw at it. It doesn't like 85 mph all day long but neither do I. We pick the nastiest back roads we can find and try to get lost and me and Suzi just love it. I would give my left nut for an Africa Twin but I think honestly small displacement bikes really are more fun! Wring her for all she's worth!!! It's all about the BRRAAAPP!!!
+ThePr8head Ahhhh yeah! Some would argue that the DR350 is the best of both bikes!
What an excellent video full of great information.
Beautiful terrain you're showcasing. Some of the shots make me nervous just watching, but I love the scenery.