A lot of people say there pretty slow but when u get on a open dirt road and open it up it surprises a lot of people not saying there super fast and powerful but they sure can get the job done
Well made vid mate getting better and better. I don't mind the old tractors ay I reckon I'd be pretty happy to own one, definitely need to spend a bit on the suspension but with them bulletproof engines ya can't go wrong 🤙
Nice review Steve. I loved my DRZ400E after I put around $3000 into it: springs & valving setup for my weight and riding was the best money spent. Went a full FMF exhaust and opened the air box up which made it a little more responsive also. Fantastic trail bikes for sure, but if I had my time again I would have just bought a WR or EXC for the total investment cost once I got the DR where it needed to be.
Thanks mate the DRZ400 is a great value bike but if you put $3000 into it the value starts to fade. The WR and EXC are great bikes but expensive in Australia and the DRZ400 is super reliable and a better do it all bike. Thanks for watching.
Don't stress mate, the EXC and the DRZ are very different bikes that are used for different purposes. There's a lot of advantages of a DR over an EXC and vice versa.
Nice review, good points, I like seeing it from 1st person view to get a general impression of the ride, but especially like seeing how it rides at the end of the vid when you follow with a camera filming how it handle on the trails vs looking at handle bars the whole entire time like a lot of guys do. 🙄Good job sir.👏 Tx4V
Awesome to hear your opinion on the 400. They really are a great do it all bike. They really dont feel that heavy when in motion, but you start to feel it when your needing to pick it up lol. I think the kickstand killswitch is good mod to do, and the one in the clutch. I havent done mine as i thought i would try to ride it with them, but they just seem to kill the engine at the worse times. I overcame the shifter issue by using the inside of the boot, saves abit of money that way
Great video, the drz is the lounge chair of the bush, good bike, friends rode from cape naturalist in western australia, across australia to cape york, queensland, cape to cape, all on drz400 suzuki's.
sidestand switch is simple just remove and join the two wires together . are you sure that bike is derestricted they have a rubber flap in the boot between the carb and motor that needs cutting out with a razor blade. a throttle limiting screw an exhaust restrictor on the end cap though that one should have the enduro baffle that comes with the bashplate etc. and you can just pull the airbox snorkel out. you can also shed a heap of weight by removing all the useless chain guards, reflectors etc and replace the heavy stock mirrors,exhaust etc with lighter ones.
Okay, an Aussie. What's it like on a right-hand drive dual-sport? This guy has a sharp eye on a short take. He has hit on all of the good-guy mods, except for the jet kit. Kickstand kill switch? April Fool's Day at the factory, maybe. They don't come sabotaged stock in the US.
Good Honest review, and in line with the other reviews I have seen.. Now for the big question.. would you review the mighty 2006 TTRex 250? lol Dougie. :)
@@BrokenSprocket , After your review of the DRZ400, (balanced and Honest) I would need a much better skilled rider than the gumby that I am to extract all that the TTRex has, to offer! Would make for an interesting review.. Who wouldn't mind seeing that bit of comedy? it might actually make ones day 5% better. lol
It's kind of funny ADS had the same problem with the kickstand just the other day on his motard. I had a friend that had a DRZ400 and it was a great bike until he had to lift it up several times in a day then it became quite cumbersome imagine if you doing adventure riding it would be great but not so much on singletrack. Either way it's a great review
Thanks mate yeah the kickstand kill switch is a bad idea for a off road dirt bike. It's not the best bike for single trail but is still capable a great do it all bike.
Yes, the DRZ400 is an AMAZING BIKE. I have one and LOVE IT. But people PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF OFF-ROADING, STOP BUYING NEW ONES! THERE ARE PLENTY OF USED ONES TO BE HAD FOR MUCH LESS! WE HAVE TO FORCE SUZUKI TO MAKE UPGRADES LIKE EFI, BUT THEY WON'T IF YOU KEEP GIVING THEM MONEY FOR NEW ONES EVERY YEAR!!
If you buy the E model (didn't even know you could get the s model in aus) it has so much more power. Suspension is adjustable, and the side stand is a non issue. I've hit big boofs and jumped my bike and bottomed it out and have never had an issue with the kill switch accidentally shutting the bike off. Thing is also a wheelie machine, trying to drag race people is difficult cause the front wheel just comes up in 1st 2nd and 3rd without trying
@@BrokenSprocket LOL, it gets me around. Shes not fancy, but me around. LOL. Just need to egg her along sometimes. But there is something to like about a simple, no fuss, low gravity, air cooled, long service interval, interval bike. :P
I have owned a lot of dirt bikes in my life but have owned a drz 400 e for the last 10 years. I have modified the front and rear suspension with springs and valves. Plus higher rise bars and clamps. They are as tough as nails and easily are a race bike. If you want to go fast turn the throttle and ride properly. It’s that simple.
Bro... bring me one to germany... i want it so bad in new. But here we cant buy one of this perfect bikes cause fucking exaustnorm and so (euro4 norm). :(
@@J0J0McM0M0 die "Karre" War Euro 3 und ist eines der besten, wenn nicht sogar das beste, kleine voll legale Moped das ich kenne, was jeh gebaut wurde und wird. Gefühlt geht nichts kaputt, völlig wartungsarm, frisst fasst nichts, genügend power für alles, Umbau fähig zum "Touren", Umbau fähig zum " Stunt bike" Egal was du machen willst, die drz kann alles.
A lot of people say there pretty slow but when u get on a open dirt road and open it up it surprises a lot of people not saying there super fast and powerful but they sure can get the job done
For sure mate it was a better bike than I was expecting 😁👍
Such great bikes. I love the suspension, so nice and comfy. JD jetting 3x3 mods and it'll hold its own against the others and comfortably all day long
Yeah mate there great value for money and underestimated
Well made vid mate getting better and better. I don't mind the old tractors ay I reckon I'd be pretty happy to own one, definitely need to spend a bit on the suspension but with them bulletproof engines ya can't go wrong 🤙
Yeah mate I was surprised how good it was ( for the type of bike it is) and they are bulletproof. Thanks for the feed back on the video...
Nice review Steve. I loved my DRZ400E after I put around $3000 into it: springs & valving setup for my weight and riding was the best money spent. Went a full FMF exhaust and opened the air box up which made it a little more responsive also. Fantastic trail bikes for sure, but if I had my time again I would have just bought a WR or EXC for the total investment cost once I got the DR where it needed to be.
Thanks mate the DRZ400 is a great value bike but if you put $3000 into it the value starts to fade. The WR and EXC are great bikes but expensive in Australia and the DRZ400 is super reliable and a better do it all bike. Thanks for watching.
Don't stress mate, the EXC and the DRZ are very different bikes that are used for different purposes. There's a lot of advantages of a DR over an EXC and vice versa.
Nice review, good points, I like seeing it from 1st person view to get a general impression of the ride, but especially like seeing how it rides at the end of the vid when you follow with a camera filming how it handle on the trails vs looking at handle bars the whole entire time like a lot of guys do. 🙄Good job sir.👏 Tx4V
Good honest review on a good honest bike 😎👍
Thanks mate it was a better bike than I was expecting 😁👍
Awesome to hear your opinion on the 400. They really are a great do it all bike. They really dont feel that heavy when in motion, but you start to feel it when your needing to pick it up lol. I think the kickstand killswitch is good mod to do, and the one in the clutch. I havent done mine as i thought i would try to ride it with them, but they just seem to kill the engine at the worse times.
I overcame the shifter issue by using the inside of the boot, saves abit of money that way
Yeah mate the DRZ400 is a great all-round bike. I would definitely take the kill switch off the kick stand it's almost dangerous.
Great video, the drz is the lounge chair of the bush, good bike, friends rode from cape naturalist in western australia, across australia to cape york, queensland, cape to cape, all on drz400 suzuki's.
That's a long way I have done Cape York in a 4x4 from Sydney I would not like to do it on a bike lol.
sidestand switch is simple just remove and join the two wires together . are you sure that bike is derestricted they have a rubber flap in the boot between the carb and motor that needs cutting out with a razor blade. a throttle limiting screw an exhaust restrictor on the end cap though that one should have the enduro baffle that comes with the bashplate etc. and you can just pull the airbox snorkel out. you can also shed a heap of weight by removing all the useless chain guards, reflectors etc and replace the heavy stock mirrors,exhaust etc with lighter ones.
Thanks mate . I will pass this information on to Wayne he will find it useful.
I like the fact that Suzuki keeps them simple easy to work on ,If it's not broken why fix or change it?
For sure the DRZ400 is a great bike at a great price 🤩💪👍
Great review thank you. Have u tried the dr650? I'm looking at getting either of these bikes.. love your videos and keep up the awesome work
Thanks mate no I have not ridden a DR650 but was impressed by the DRZ400E a great do everything bike.
@@BrokenSprocket thanks for your quick reply and review :) ride safe :)
I like the quick disconnect "Bolts" on the side for easy access to the carriage and chassis.
Very good review dude the bike seems pretty chilled aye 👌✊️
Thanks mate yeah it's a great do it all bike
love mine and been on hard enduro trails and works very well and usually waiting for the fancy bikes because they broke down
I'm always amazed how good the DRZ performs
@@BrokenSprocket for sure, she's a bit heavy however picking it up a few times in a ride I'm pretty good and picking her up 😁🤘
Okay, an Aussie. What's it like on a right-hand drive dual-sport?
This guy has a sharp eye on a short take. He has hit on all of the good-guy mods, except for the jet kit.
Kickstand kill switch? April Fool's Day at the factory, maybe. They don't come sabotaged stock in the US.
🤣😂👍
Good Honest review, and in line with the other reviews I have seen.. Now for the big question.. would you review the mighty 2006 TTRex 250? lol Dougie. :)
Thanks Dougie the mighty TTR250 is the world ready for that? LOL. You should do a review on it no one knows better then you.
@@BrokenSprocket , After your review of the DRZ400, (balanced and Honest) I would need a much better skilled rider than the gumby that I am to extract all that the TTRex has, to offer!
Would make for an interesting review.. Who wouldn't mind seeing that bit of comedy? it might actually make ones day 5% better. lol
It's kind of funny ADS had the same problem with the kickstand just the other day on his motard. I had a friend that had a DRZ400 and it was a great bike until he had to lift it up several times in a day then it became quite cumbersome imagine if you doing adventure riding it would be great but not so much on singletrack. Either way it's a great review
Thanks mate yeah the kickstand kill switch is a bad idea for a off road dirt bike. It's not the best bike for single trail but is still capable a great do it all bike.
@@BrokenSprocket I totally agree
Yes, the DRZ400 is an AMAZING BIKE. I have one and LOVE IT.
But people PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF OFF-ROADING, STOP BUYING NEW ONES! THERE ARE PLENTY OF USED ONES TO BE HAD FOR MUCH LESS!
WE HAVE TO FORCE SUZUKI TO MAKE UPGRADES LIKE EFI, BUT THEY WON'T IF YOU KEEP GIVING THEM MONEY FOR NEW ONES EVERY YEAR!!
I’m looking at a wr250r but the drz seems legit too.
Yeah mate the DRZ400E is a proven performer.
Hey BS, how tall are you? im thinking of one to give my AT a rest from time to time, im afraid at 6`3 it might be too small
G'day mate my friend Wayne the owner of the bike is 6'5 and he has no problem with it.
@@BrokenSprocket, Steve, bit the bullet today and have now got one. Thanks for your vid and your reply,,Cheers
Good stuff mate enjoy 🤩👍
If you buy the E model (didn't even know you could get the s model in aus) it has so much more power. Suspension is adjustable, and the side stand is a non issue. I've hit big boofs and jumped my bike and bottomed it out and have never had an issue with the kill switch accidentally shutting the bike off. Thing is also a wheelie machine, trying to drag race people is difficult cause the front wheel just comes up in 1st 2nd and 3rd without trying
Yep the DRZ is a great all-round bike glad you enjoy yours..
Boof: technical term referring to incidents like hitting a head sizes rock at 90kmph
I own a 2001 and bringing the beast for RimbaRaid 2020 in Malaysia! You should check out RimbaRaid! Hands down for this beast!
Cool have fun 😉👍
What type of Hand guards on this one? Trying to get a NEW one now.
Good test ride and review. I will stick with my TTR.. lol.
Nothing wrong with a TTR👍💪
@@BrokenSprocket LOL, it gets me around. Shes not fancy, but me around. LOL. Just need to egg her along sometimes. But there is something to like about a simple, no fuss, low gravity, air cooled, long service interval, interval bike. :P
Good review mate 👍🏻
Thanks mate appreciate the feedback 😁👍
now if it just had the 400sm forks it'll be dialed
the inverted forks look better but the conventional forks are actually better for this type stuff
Does the E model in your country still have the FCR carb ?
Not sure it's not my bike
yes it does
THANK YOU, GREAT video.
Very Sorry, Music TOO ( TOO ) LOUD. Very Hard to hear you. VERY Hard.
Regards.
I have a 2001 and it is still 👌
You can't beat a Suzuki DRZ400E
Good review. Wish we could get the "E" model in NA.
Thanks mate where is NA?
@@BrokenSprocket North America.
You can, just harder to find. I plan on keeping my 03' a loong time
Just picked up a 2005 with 1,400 miles. ABSOLUTELY clean. $1,200 US. Yeah..... STEAL
Nice going that's a great price 😃👍
is the bike street legal?
yes
Was it de-restricted?
Yes
Good review. New sub.
Thanks mate appreciate the feedback 👍
Will the DRZ 400 take a big fuel tank ?
Yes you can get after market tanks for the DRZ400
yep there is 15l,17l and 28l fuel tanks available.
Thanks guys ,I ended up buying the WR250R 👍
How do you find the WR250?
Broken Sprocket I haven't picked the bike up yet.
great review
Thanks mate appreciate the feed back.
Yes, you should.
There a proven performer 😉👍
you need to get a real camera for your reviews, anyway, SUZUKI has always put out great bikes
I have owned a lot of dirt bikes in my life but have owned a drz 400 e for the last 10 years. I have modified the front and rear suspension with springs and valves. Plus higher rise bars and clamps. They are as tough as nails and easily are a race bike. If you want to go fast turn the throttle and ride properly. It’s that simple.
Very much agreed
Bro... bring me one to germany... i want it so bad in new. But here we cant buy one of this perfect bikes cause fucking exaustnorm and so (euro4 norm). :(
That will happen here one day too.
die karre hat nichtmal die euro 3 norm geschafft und wurde deshalb bereits 2008 vom markt genommen.
@@J0J0McM0M0 die "Karre" War Euro 3 und ist eines der besten, wenn nicht sogar das beste, kleine voll legale Moped das ich kenne, was jeh gebaut wurde und wird. Gefühlt geht nichts kaputt, völlig wartungsarm, frisst fasst nichts, genügend power für alles, Umbau fähig zum "Touren", Umbau fähig zum " Stunt bike" Egal was du machen willst, die drz kann alles.
Your heel is hitting the stand n killing the engine because ur toes aren't ponted inwards enough. Never had a problem on my drz 400e.
Bring the E back to the USA !
The E is the best. 😉👌
Get rid of the ugly brake light
Yeah
Needs a 6th gear.