2024 Suzuki DR-Z400SM: A Supermoto for All Riders - Beginner to Pro!

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • The 2024 Suzuki DR-Z400SM is a standout in the Supermoto class, and it really doesn't have much competition. Basically unchanged for years, this bike continues to offer a riding experience unlike anything on the road!
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  • @Spikeg7
    @Spikeg7 10 місяців тому +30

    Us: What's changed?
    Suzuki: BOLD NEW COLORS!

  • @BlackArroToons
    @BlackArroToons Рік тому +14

    That is a cool looking Supermoto motorcycle for road and offroad.

  • @SebastianVelandia-r6b
    @SebastianVelandia-r6b Рік тому +11

    Good to see suzuki maitain the looks of this piece, the other brands making alien looking bikes i prefer this vintage

  • @ronny-drz
    @ronny-drz Рік тому +11

    These are great bikes for ripping around the city and country roads and reliable. You get bigger brake rotors on the DRZ400sm vs the dual sport DRZ400s model. In 2008-2009 Kawasaki made a KLX250SF supermoto that performed well, but not with the power of the Suzuki here. Kawi has a 300 supermoto now, but not the power of this beast you are showing here. I believe they are skinning you on the price of the 400sm here, as it has been out for ages & I am sure they recovered their tooling costs years ago. Lots of fun. Thanks for the video.

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @T3-RIDER
      @T3-RIDER Рік тому +2

      ​@@PeterLoweOne in the UK we had the XT660X from yamaha supermoto, in Japan they also had the wr250x

    • @dubatransport4545
      @dubatransport4545 11 місяців тому

      ​@PeterLoweOne hi, I lost my right cable from the front fork while riding,I think is the speed o meter cable right?❤

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  11 місяців тому +1

      @@dubatransport4545 The best thing to do, instead of relying on me in the comments section, for something like this, I would check with the dealer. Email them a picture even, and they'd be able to be sure that you get all the parts that are associated with the problem.

    • @RichRich-jl5oh
      @RichRich-jl5oh 9 місяців тому

      definitely should be priced a lot lower.

  • @Jdogger1979
    @Jdogger1979 2 місяці тому +1

    I own this exact bike.... i like it for cruising in town.... sold all my 1000cc bikes... just gonna get in trouble with those.... Drz is mellow and nimble.... i ride mine to work....

  • @pucknhusker9426
    @pucknhusker9426 Рік тому +11

    Im 45yo have had a ton of bikes through my life and bow have a DRZ 400sm as my only vehicle.
    The only thing it wont do is carry a fridge, well it did but i dropped it eventually 😜
    I live in New Zealand and for our roads this bike makes the most sense.
    Ill never own another big bike as i cant stay out of trouble but do all the mods and the DRZ is a demon

    • @CRFLAus
      @CRFLAus Рік тому +1

      Chur chur bro! Go Richie Dibben!

    • @pucknhusker9426
      @pucknhusker9426 Рік тому +1

      Chur bro. hes my mechanic. Good dude and fast af 😎 @@CRFLAus

    • @CRFLAus
      @CRFLAus Рік тому +1

      @@pucknhusker9426 I met Richie at Phillip Island a few years ago. Humble dude! He races my mate's RMZ450SM, it's a weapon! I went to the Boxing Day races a few years ago, amazing event!

    • @pucknhusker9426
      @pucknhusker9426 Рік тому +1

      Nice, yeah he has the bike at the shop, i drool every time i go in. Very humble dude. i went last year and this year great day out. Been to Philip island to was in Melbourne for fifteen years and miss it awesome city. ✌@@CRFLAus

    • @CRFLAus
      @CRFLAus Рік тому +1

      @@pucknhusker9426 Spot on mate! I love NZ, I've been there 6 times can't wait to go back when life allows. Cheers!

  • @jimbroen
    @jimbroen 7 місяців тому

    These are nearly perfect urban bikes for places where the roads aren't the best. Sure an enduro will handle road surface irregularities but if you know you won't be going off road, supermotos can be the better choice. I love that feeling when I juice the throttle a bit and aim for a heave in the road. I also love when I approach a turning lane a bit faster and accelerate during the exit. I can have lots of fun without breaking speed limits. I bought my first bike in 1976 and I owned a GSXR 750 through the Nineties so I've had a bunch of different types of bikes through the years and I have to say that the supermoto is my favorite style of machine.

  • @SteveSteeleSoundSymphony
    @SteveSteeleSoundSymphony Рік тому +3

    I’m thinking about buying one of these. Either the DR or an XR, but I’m leaning towards this DR. Fuel injection would be nice. The all black version is gorgeous.

    • @pucknhusker9426
      @pucknhusker9426 Рік тому +2

      Both great bikes but no regrets on the DRZ but cant go wrong either way.

    • @G-Man01
      @G-Man01 4 місяці тому

      KLS230SM...black and gold...

  • @Mark-RD350
    @Mark-RD350 5 місяців тому +1

    I had a 2008 DRZ400SM great for stoppie's and I wish I could get another one so I think I get a KLX300sm.

  • @anthonyscott16
    @anthonyscott16 7 місяців тому

    Your walk throughs are always top notch. Thanks for putting so much effort into them. Very beneficial!

  • @Creepa713
    @Creepa713 8 місяців тому

    I just bought this one less then a week ago love it more than my previous motorcycle 2009 CBR600RR.. this is much, comfortable, and turns heads not by males but by females

    • @ksa-he5ko
      @ksa-he5ko 6 місяців тому

      Good luck 😂😂

  • @slightlyhyped2682
    @slightlyhyped2682 Рік тому +2

    Just got mine today!!!! 🤝

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  Рік тому +1

      Nice! Congratulations! Have fun!

    • @MikeHoncho69420
      @MikeHoncho69420 11 місяців тому +1

      What was the out the door price boss?

  • @94Greenbean
    @94Greenbean 9 місяців тому +1

    Soooo the slip on works but you can’t keep the factory heat shield?

  • @RollyPerote
    @RollyPerote Рік тому +3

    Looking so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @user-hf8ie8mf3n
    @user-hf8ie8mf3n 6 місяців тому

    I took my test on this bike. Eventually moved on to other bikes, but it’s a lot of fun. You get out what you put into it. Simple. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

  • @JJ-mh3hb
    @JJ-mh3hb 7 місяців тому +7

    Why does this cost 8k?

    • @mannyechaluce3814
      @mannyechaluce3814 5 місяців тому

      Because someone is willing to pay that price, crazy how the Market works.

    • @G-Man01
      @G-Man01 4 місяці тому +1

      Almost all motorbikes are overpriced these days.

  • @jakobpettit9033
    @jakobpettit9033 9 місяців тому +1

    You should get a GoPro mount and do first rides for all the reviews you do

  • @G-Man01
    @G-Man01 4 місяці тому

    Still carburetted. For quick trips im in favour of the KLX230SM

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  4 місяці тому

      That’s fair, but this bike and that bike are in different classes, in my opinion.

  • @Ayush-08-GT
    @Ayush-08-GT 4 місяці тому

    suzuki DR200s review please

  • @StevieDee73
    @StevieDee73 8 місяців тому +1

    The Suzuki DRZ 400 SM is a great bike, if I was to change one thing I’d add fuel injection 🤷‍♂️

  • @TheDeadeye5
    @TheDeadeye5 Рік тому +13

    I heavily considered getting a drz 400sm before I ended up getting my '24 klx 300sm. I realize that mine will never be as powerful, but it looks way better/more modern and also I already have a 1000 in the garage, so I didn't care to lose some displacement. I'm loving being back in the supermoto game!

    • @GODSWORD11
      @GODSWORD11 Рік тому +7

      Weak.

    • @TheDeadeye5
      @TheDeadeye5 Рік тому +5

      @@GODSWORD11 whatever makes you sleep better.

    • @GODSWORD11
      @GODSWORD11 Рік тому +5

      @@TheDeadeye5 your mom makes me sleep better, son..

    • @TheDeadeye5
      @TheDeadeye5 Рік тому +1

      @@GODSWORD11 mature. That comment proves you're nothing but a child. We're done here. 👋

    • @GODSWORD11
      @GODSWORD11 Рік тому +3

      @@TheDeadeye5 your mom’s done, son…

  • @bigbadvicHo
    @bigbadvicHo Рік тому +3

    I want this to be my first bike. Then eventually get maybe a Naked bike years later.

    • @ancienttechnique5830
      @ancienttechnique5830 9 місяців тому

      I have a sport bike (1 of many) I also have this bike. I barely ride my 2018 R1 anymore. Both are super fun but this one makes way more sense for the type of riding I do. I love doing hooligan stuff like riding down stairs or going off road to pass busy traffic jams

  • @DanielTojcic
    @DanielTojcic 10 місяців тому

    Enjoying your vids!! Thx

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @samuelsantiago9583
    @samuelsantiago9583 14 днів тому

    2:02 2:03 hi,I’m a truck driver and engineer I’ve been planning a motovlog for the spring and I plan to visit a lot of the Midwest,Im sure that I want to ride the drz 400 I want to know would your company be interested in sponsoring me with favorable pricing on your drz in exchange for your company being featured on my motovlog? Either way please give me your absolute best quote on pricing because I’m working on a very tight budget for the vlog,thank you.

  • @JayPimen
    @JayPimen 10 місяців тому

    How does this compare to converting a crf450l to a supermoto , you know what would be cool if Yamaha made a super Moto with the MT07 engine in🤯

  • @MikeJohnson-c5h
    @MikeJohnson-c5h 6 місяців тому

    I'm looking at getting a klx300sm cause seat height, are there mods to bring the dmz down to 33 inch seat height.

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  6 місяців тому

      I'm positive that there are, but I wouldn't know off hand which brands to look for. A good dealer would be able to help you out with that kind of thing.

  • @nicknili3511
    @nicknili3511 Рік тому

    Hello 😊
    You are #1
    Nick

  • @herrtomas6729
    @herrtomas6729 Рік тому +2

    Hi Peter

  • @Jigganva
    @Jigganva 2 місяці тому

    That actually looks better than the KLX 300sm

  • @Julianmarcuzvlog
    @Julianmarcuzvlog Рік тому

    When releasing this bike in philippines

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  Рік тому +1

      I don't have information for your market. I'm sorry. You may have to see what your local dealers know.

  • @Ukmongoose3
    @Ukmongoose3 8 місяців тому

    I wonder if the GSX 8 motor would swap into this, thats my bike!

  • @ayyooojett2353
    @ayyooojett2353 9 місяців тому +1

    Not sure how they came up with 9k smh ..could get some really fast used motorcycles with that type of cash.

  • @SFSomega
    @SFSomega 11 місяців тому

    And of course, Germany isn't getting the cool stuff -.-
    I would totally buy it!

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  11 місяців тому

      Haha. Time to move tonl Canada! 🇨🇦😃👍

  • @martinspaulo5649
    @martinspaulo5649 11 місяців тому

    The ship bike.

  • @T3-RIDER
    @T3-RIDER Рік тому +2

    You americans are so lucky, unfortunately suzuki dont import these new to the uk no more, like the klr650 also

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  Рік тому +2

      Americans may be lucky, but just to be clear, I'm Canadian and so is this bike. 🙂🇨🇦👍

  • @alphajed7700
    @alphajed7700 Рік тому +1

    The only update is upsidedown fork

  • @MartyMeatball-n8c
    @MartyMeatball-n8c 11 місяців тому +1

    It should be made that a rider should choose his brake system abs or no abs because i drive and control learn everything better with out abs lol 😂

  • @josephthornton8560
    @josephthornton8560 Рік тому +2

    What a great bike and I love the blue color. Lots of fun and more power than the KLX 300. Only drawback for me, if no F.I.

    • @CRFLAus
      @CRFLAus Рік тому +1

      Don't worry about EFI, these bikes run faultlessly with a carb. I've had all sorts of bikes, EFI, traction control etc, these little bikes are a lot of fun.

    • @josephthornton8560
      @josephthornton8560 Рік тому +1

      @@CRFLAus I owned a DRZ 400 SM. Great bike. NO complaints but I know what I am talking about and why I make the choices I do. I only comment on these videos to help PLO 's algorithms.

  • @jaymartin5434
    @jaymartin5434 11 місяців тому

    It's ok for rural roads and cities . But not highway .and it's super uncomfortable for any longer rides . The seat has no cushion .and your but will be numb after about half hour . . I traded mine in after having it 2 summers

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  11 місяців тому

      Yeah, that's true. This bike can go highway speeds, but if that's a big part of your daily routine, this bike isn't for you. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

    • @jaymartin5434
      @jaymartin5434 11 місяців тому

      @@PeterLoweOne ty for the polite response .. it was a fun bike ..but at my age of 55 and all my friends having Harley Davidson i decided to go that route

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  11 місяців тому +1

      @@jaymartin5434 that makes sense to me.

  • @jasunto
    @jasunto 8 місяців тому +1

    Dinosaur of a bike.

  • @NormanHughesdix
    @NormanHughesdix 2 місяці тому

    Dun like the rear light yucks

  • @baykkarl9541
    @baykkarl9541 Рік тому

    Well, its so fascinating than rmz450 that has no kick start😂

  • @steve00alt70
    @steve00alt70 Рік тому

    No double front disk for a non ABS bike? wtf thats a safety issue. I thought they had to obey EU law of having at least linked or ABS brakes?

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  Рік тому

      I film in Canada where some EU laws don't exist. That's why they get away without having ABS on this bike. Competitors to this have switchable ABS to get around the legislation, but still deliver the tire sliding fun that supermoto riders want. I disagree about the single disc not being enough on this bike though, these are very light bikes and you can tell that the brakes are plenty powerful enough when you watch a skilled rider take a bike like this and use it in a way that it's made to perform. Keep in mind there are 600 lb cruisers with single disc front brakes. These bikes will out-brake a lot of bigger bikes.

  • @tbear68-
    @tbear68- 10 місяців тому

    Thumpers suck.
    We need a 600cc Japanese Vtwin.
    Someone please, single cylinder shmingle cylinpoo...

  • @MartyMeatball-n8c
    @MartyMeatball-n8c 11 місяців тому

    Wouldnt have to sell a drz to me iam all in but couldnt get one were am from because all parts would cost a foutune to buy parts anol because they would have to be shiped from youse lol raginnnnnn dammmmmmmmmmmm it lol 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @petebusch9069
    @petebusch9069 Рік тому

    Cool bike but for a little more money you can get a 690SMCR.

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  Рік тому

      Yup, I'll be reviewing that one as well, and the Husqvarna version of the same bike.

    • @petebusch9069
      @petebusch9069 Рік тому

      @@PeterLoweOne Do it and tell us which one you think is a better value.

  • @herrtomas6729
    @herrtomas6729 Рік тому +1

    That’s quite a tall bike.

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  Рік тому +2

      It is. But it doesn't feel too bad.

    • @irocss85
      @irocss85 Рік тому

      ​@@PeterLoweOnei test rode a 300sm and I felt like THAT bike was tall. I ride an old Honda cafe racer build so I know mine s little low than most motorcycles but I'm turned off by the super tall height.

  • @DB-sd3cw
    @DB-sd3cw 6 місяців тому

    These are insanely overpriced. You're not getting one of these brand new out the door under 8k and for an over 20 year old, carburated design, that is insane.

  • @jasongardner1910
    @jasongardner1910 Місяць тому

    Why would put an aftermarket exhaust on this and keep that stupid whale tail on.

  • @irocss85
    @irocss85 Рік тому

    There no way a $10k bike should be carburated. Even 7k seems like a stretch.

    • @PeterLoweOne
      @PeterLoweOne  Рік тому +2

      I can't say that I disagree, but it's not like any of the competitors have succeeded in this space in the same way Suzuki has. Also, MSRP is 9 thousand, so it's a bit under 10, but yeah, I think everything should be fuel injected by now, but maybe the tweak ability of this bike is part of the appeal and a carb will allow for a bit more tweaking? I don't have a great answer for you.

    • @irocss85
      @irocss85 Рік тому +2

      @@PeterLoweOne there's just no excuse besides greed that it costs more than a ninja 400. There's not one piece of that bike that costs more than traditional motorcycles. I'm only bitter because it would be my favorite bike to buy if they didn't give gouge us on the price.
      All the things that make it different from standard bikes i love and prefer. Simple. Light weight. Durable. Cheap(er) to fix if you drop it. Easy to work on. Very modifiable.

    • @ChapmanAutomotive
      @ChapmanAutomotive 9 місяців тому

      You can put efi on it