I DID IT. I DID IT. I DID IT !!!! Thank you God. I bought a DR350 se brand new in 1996 from a dealer for 3700. That was 27 years ago. I just hit 33,000 miles on it and turned 65!!! I never did anything to it. Nothing. just oil, chain, tires. I've had so much fun on it for so long. And every time I've pressed the magic button it has started. Every time for 27 frigging years !!! It is by far the best thing I have ever bought IN MY WHOLE LIFE. I swear to God. I'm crying now because I did it. I did it man. It's 24,000 miles to go around the earth and I did way more than that on all the trails around my home, mining for gold from the California Gold Rush. I know every trail. All the roads. I had so much fun. I say had because I just can't pick it up anymore. I'm gonna have to sell it. Hurts to say it. But DAMN !! Thank You SUZUKI FOR THE RIDE !!!!!!
Don't sell it..... have it buried with you ...like a old war horse I have an 1972 xl250 I have 10k on the clock I am rebuilding the top end as I type don't care how old I get or if it ever runs again I will never get rid of it
Love my DR350SE! I have had it for about 6 years now and it's been very reliable. One thing to note, the last year of the DR350 was 1999. On the 1999 street model, it does come with the suspension from the dirt model (adjustable dampening/rebound). Also, on the E start bikes, you can also add a kick start so you have both. I have the 1999 DR350SE and swapped it to a pumper carb as well. It really helped with the throttle response. Mine just hit 16,000 miles and it still does great. Those miles were not easy too. Overall just a solid bike. Not the best at anything but it damn sure does everything.
I had a very upgraded 94 DR350SE and it was the most fun bike I've EVER owned!!! If you put a Karoo 3 front and a wide as you can fit Scout 60 rear you have an unstoppable Dual Sport!!!!!
I am an experienced rider. Both are great bikes, I have ridden both at the Odessa 100. Boils down to cost of bike, maintenance, and cost of parts. I prefer the DR350 because six gears.
Wow that's a lot. Prices recently have gone up quite a bit but even around here they sit around $2500. Even at that price though I would still take an old XR400 over a lot of the new bikes.
I had a 98 XR400 and it was a little heavy, slow compared to the new age 450's, but it ran forever and never needed any work except air filters and oil changes.
I once got to ride a XR400 at a dual sport event. I loved it. My buddy had installed an electric starter with parts from a Honda quad. The battery was not strong enough to start it first thing in the morning but once it had been started with the kicker you could easily restart it the rest of the day with the button.
Love my XR. Picked one up about 2 years ago and snapped the countershaft the first year then had it rebuild. Rode it hard this summer and it gets hit by a truck the poor thing. Still will never get rid of it.
Greetings from across the pond. Great video, so refreshing to listen to a like minded view. I started off trail riding many moons ago on an XR250R here in the UK. Great bike but then went on to do enduros etc on later and better ( supposedly) more modern machines, also great fun. I have recently got back in to trail riding in my mid 50's on a 1995 DR250RS - Basically the same spec as your DRZ250 of latter years with the air-cooled twin cam motor. An electric start XR in many ways. It's all I need now and I suspect that it was probably always all I needed. If I swapped bikes with David Knight the results wouldn't be reversed that's for sure. Happy trails gents and thanks again for the trip.
I bought my '90 DR-350 L new, rode it for a few months and converted it myself into a plated bike. I rode it for 31 years in the Desert mostly with 10% street use. I got a KTM 450 EXC and Suzi sat lonely until my Son said He wanted a bike so I gave her to Him and She has got her second wind as we ride all over together! She has about 10K on her and a modded airbox, Cobra slip on, jetting and some Race Tech Emulators in the fork. Nothing has broken, and I threw a new Clutch in for the Kid as a Beginner is hard on the old clutch.
Nice video. I have a dr350se. A buddy of mine has an xr400 made street legal. The xr is by far more purpose built for trails. The xr is lighter and has better suspension. The dr (factory dual sport) is better as a dual sport. Having a 6th gear is really nice for those short trips on the highway. However, we, along with my 70 year old father-in-law on a dr250, did the Wa BDR and and nobody suffered from any shortcomings. I’d have to say that if there are any shortcomings, it’s more from the rider than the bike.
XR was for sure made to be a straight trail bike and that is what really makes it amazing but even the DS version of the DR350 is very much a dedicated trail bike. At this point I really feel the DS suspension on the DR350 gets a bad wrap because it hasn't been set up properly or maintained. With some new fork oil and springs the rod dampened forks are actually quite decent. With emulators I bet they would be better than any stock Japanese DS bike made today. At the end of things you are right its usually the rider that has the shortcomings not the bikes. This is probably why I am not quite as picky as some guys are, I'll ride any bike and just have fun.
Just found channel, great work, always enjoy a good vlog and your scenery there plus the commentary and note of bikes in background very enjoyable. Love these type bikes, thought i recognized Hermit's XR400R. Got a 2004 XR400R myself. Electric start sometimes be good now getting bit older but still easier to start and ride than my previous old TT600 though it was a beast if not too tight going
They are getting harder to find I think mostly because the people that have them often do not want to let them go. I can honestly say I wish I had bought the DR350 years ago it has an awesome balance to size weight and power.
@@pharettface That's a pretty telling statement. I test out nearly every Beta Off-road and DS bikes at a demo a couple yrs ago. I absolutely loved the 390 but worried about longevity and maintenance intervals. Seems like the DR350SE could be the cheap old school version to keep me happy. Looking for a DS to fit in between my Husky TE250 and Yamaha T7.
@@jeffloucks2120 Either way you go you wont be disappointed. My 19 390 now has 3k miles and around 250ish hours. Never had to touch anything on it. Even last valve check it was all in spec. I have been floored by the reliability. On the other hand the there is nothing wrong with rocking a DR350. I stand by that bike for those who don't want to sell their first born's kidney to buy a euro bike.
Just picked up my second DR350. Another 99 but this time a street version. Probably leave it in it's largely unmolested and unmodified state. Just necessary maintenance, clean up and tune. Might end up flipping it as I'm really happy with my modded 99 dirt model. They are a great bike and for those looking to getting into dual sport riding without spending 6-10k and want a simple bike they can learn to ride on and learn to maintian I don't think there's much out there that's any better.
I have ridden dirt bikes since the 70's, mostly 2 strokers. In my advancing years I found a very clean XR400 with the street legal Baja Designs kit installed and it's my current "serious" off road ride (as compared to my Adv bike KLR 650). I am 6' tall and as you say that's a good height for the bike. As for starting, assuming your engine isn't clapped out, it starts easily with the process, hot or cold. I try to stay in shape because picking it up isn't for sissy's. The fools I ride with think "black diamond" trails are the fun stuff so too often I found myself pushing it, not the bike but my physical stamina! Anyway, it's a great off road ride, never breaks, requires minimual maintenance (as compared to their KTM and BETA's) and is a fun ride. I like no radiators as well so the WR's and other street legal dual sports of today are out. Just more stuff to go wrong and to maintain. Getting lazy these days. Or maybe it reminds me of the CT's, DT's, RT's, IT's, KDX's and PE's of my younger years. Nice riding area by the way.
Have owned and ridden both. Sold the XR and am about to buy a second DR. One with the magic button, and better suspension. It surprised me as a Honda fanboy growing up riding XRs.
They really are awesome bikes! I do wish I had gotten an E start model but I may still get one, mostly for newer riders. I find that kicking the DR isn't bad at all.
I'm currently trying to decide between the xr400r or the xr650l. Maybe even the new honda crf300l. I have the cash lol I just can't freaking find one..great video
DR350's are great. ive owned my 99 DR350SE for about 6 years now. just hit 16k miles and its been doing great still. Only things I've changed was the clutch and swapped to a pumper carb.
I used to have an XR400, and a fellow had a DR350 kickstar only. The XR400 might be lighter on paper, but the DR350 felt lighter for me. Having owned the XR400, i have to admit it is a good farm bike, not really more. It's great for riding trails not more than 50 km away from home, the lights suck, you can't put any heated grips due to it not having a battery, on the highway it vibrates and eats gas like a hog, the gas tank is small. One day I'd like to get a DR350 SE electric start, it has 6 gears, works better on the highway, better gas mileage, parts still can be found, can add a kickstart, heated grips, and make it a bike with the ability to go farther than I would on an XR400. No wonder the guys riding the Mondo Enduro in 1995 rode DR350 bikes, it's a very interesting bike.
You have some great points. I will say there is a lot to how a bike is set up as well. This XR400 has a bigger tank, LED headlight, new seat, new carb, and a full suspension rebuild. On and off road I feel that I'd choose it over the DR350 9 times out of 10. The DR350 might be more comfortable on the road with the street gearing. I have geared down the DR and it's 6 speed is amazing in the dirt on road its about as buzzy as the XR. I think either bike would be fine with taller gearing. Where the DR really shines is being an all around awesome trail bike and light dual sport. Now days you have to put the work into the set up and rebuild to get the bike where you want it. I hear all too often how the DR350 feels like a floating couch that just bottoms out. Well after 30 years it's time for seals springs and valving. That's almost always the best upgrade we do to these bikes.
@@pharettface The sad part only is time is running and there are less and less bikes of these around, so buying one and a lot of spares wouldn't be a bad choice, if you plan on keeping it for a longer term. In the new section we have only the CRF300 or KLX250, but that's fuel injection, not really what i'd want from a trail bike
@@andrisjakubovs5297 There are more options out there. I've had great luck with my four GPX Moto bikes. The majority of bikes are fuel injection these days and I do think it's for the better. My Beta 390 has been very reliable and not having to jet between altitude changes has saved me a ton of time.
@@pharettface For some point it's true, I just like the whole idea of fix it in the woods, since I know how carburetors work, they're pretty simple and fuel flows without a fuel pump. No computer needed. Modern day electronics, not really for me. But as long as they're new, they're pretty reliable and trouble free thats for sure.
@@andrisjakubovs5297 Even with some age I've had good luck with EFI. While not a dirt bike my 1998 Honda VFR800 still runs great, I've never had any issues with its aging efi. Even my beta 390 might not be old but with over 200 hours on it of hard riding I've broke about everything on it but the efi haha. All my fault of course.
Holy Moly! Hermit DaVlog! You got a like and a Sub just cause you have that Fella on 👍. I was a bit sad when Hermit quit doing his You Tube gig but if hes going to be on your chan Ill have to be checking it out. I think I remember you guys all riding together when I was watchin his chan. Just came across your chan when I was You Tubing XR400 content so ill be checkin out your content.
I've ridden with Hermit for close to 10 years now, awesome guy to ride with. But we all burn out on the social media stuff he really hit his limit with it. I am just glad I can get him to come onto my channel every so often.
@@pharettface I here ya on the social media thing. Only social media I involve myself with is You Tube. Its great to have riding buddies👍 I miss mine now that Im no longer out in Wyoming. Planning on teaching a great buddy of mine here in Indiana to ride as hes very interested just hasnt ever really experienced any kind of motorcycle riding.
I’ve owned and raced 250’s, 400’s and 600’s and now have a ‘22 KTM 250 xcf. I’m selling it to buy another 250 or 600. I missed that XR feeling and simplicity.
i was on the hunt for an xr400 for a while but got a dr350 for about a third of the price of an xr of the same condition year, mine is an electric start with the pumper carb and good suspension, ive also de ristricted the airbox and exhaust, now it is great
Having a DRZ400 everyone does the 3x3 airbox mod with jetting but I have play with opening up the air box on the DR and it doesn't seem to really give much more power. What exhaust did you go with?
@@pharettface I cut my one up and removed the baffles out of it, the rear section of the muffler is pretty restrictive, I also had to up the main jet to a 140 size from the 130 in the pumper carb, I have noticed a fair increase in power, Im happy I did it, ohh I also opened up the airbox
@Johnny Rebellion Right now is an exception for sure. My 90 was listed for $2600 I traded him an SV650 that I had only paid $1800 for, that worked out nicely.
@Johnny Rebellion I was very lucky with mine, it is the 98 model and had an electric start engine fitted from a 96, it has the pumper carb and the dirt suspension and is allowed to be registered, I got it for $350 au and all up owes me about $1000 , the biggest cost not that I needed it was the acerbis fuel tank
Best trail bike I have ridden is the new air cooled Honda 250 with ful injection. What a sweet motor. I prefer trail bikes to high strung 250 enduro bikes. DRZ's are too clunky for narrow stuff.
I bought mine new in 1993 (Suzuki didn't make it with electric start) its kick start but weights 27 lbs less than SE, i love mine and will never sell it.
I had a klx300r stage 2 cam front end works complete up grade ,great bike I loved it just short on power,and very hard to kick over a lot of compression but starts right up unless you stall or drop but hard to kick over,great bike way better than dr350.
Looks like a fun trail..and l like the review as you ride style! If may add there were a few technical details missed however. The XR does not come with a pumper carb factory.The kick start only Drz l believe is the same or slightly lighter than the XR and the weight between the Drz 400e and XR 400 is only about 15 pounds. I currently own both and honestly don't feel that much weight difference riding them back to back. The XR does handle better in tight woods ect but thats also due to its frame geometry steeper forks. I think it's also worth noting the Drz has more advanced suspension and feels smoother overall. It also has a slightly better gear spread and fair's a little better for those pavement miles between trails.All that said l bought both thinking l would sell the one l favored least. That was four years ago and l still can't make up my mind 😂 l just like them equally but in different ways.Been really wanting to ride the Dr 350 and would love to see more content on it 👍
Right there on the carb its funny though I generally hate pumpers due to all the altitude issues I have with them. We have rode the E model and XR400 back to back a fair bit since hermit has both but neither of us would choose the DRZ over the XR. It could be what we ride but handing of the DRZ always feels cumbersome. Over all though most have the S model so we usually compare it off that. The DR350 content is coming my friend, I love that bike and I don't really know why haha.
That DR350 is a pretty sweet bike as well👍 Ive got a 1999 XR400 but am looking into picking up a second bike for teaching some friends to ride on so ive got some peeps to ride with as my friends in IN dont ride but would love to learn. Wish I was back out in WY but until I can get back out there gotta get some riding in here in IN
I've really come to love the little DR350. It makes a great buddy bike but I do wish I had gone for the E start model for newer riders. The DR and XR400 both have a pretty unique starting procedure, for new riders it seems to be a little more of a challenge.
@@pharettface Ya ive got several buddies out in Wyoming that like riding my XR 400 but they all have e start bikes so they hate starting it lol. Ive had XRs and kick start bikes all my life so it doesnt really bother me but im sure once your spoiled with an e start its probably hard to go back to kicking.
I owned a 1990 DR350 S just like yours. I called it "The Couch" cause it was so sloppy and squishy on trails. It was hard to start (kick start only, using a VERY specific technique), very heavy, and everything needed rebuilt/maintained since it was so old. Yeah, you can ride it and have a good time. But comparing it to any modern dual sport or dirt bike is a farce. I agree if you're just tooling around in the woods or spending most of your time on roads, the DR is fine. But I think you will get tired of the DR pretty quickly. When I picked up a KTM 450 XC-F a couple years ago, the difference was simply night and day. The 450 was a bit much for me though and I just replaced it this year with a brand new Beta 390 4T Race Edition. Just my $.02 as a fellow "bottom-level" intermediate rider :-)
At this point I've done just over 200 miles of trail riding on the DR350. I can say with a properly set up and maintained suspension the DR350 is far from sloppy or squishy (new springs are a must at this age) and I have yet to install the new gold valves yet. An old bike really has to be maintained and brought back to really judge, sure I've done a bit of work to the DR but I disagree it easily compares to newer Japanese DS bikes. The DR is even quite a bit lighter for having an extra 100cc of motor. Mine weighed just over 290lbs on the scale, some of the newer 250s weigh over 320lbs. A 40 pilot jet and an extra trun out on the fuel screw fixed the hard starting. Valve adjusting is another common issue there. Takes some work to get these old bikes back to proper running order but at this price and simplicity of these bikes it's a great deal. No they aren't a KTM or a Beta but Japanese DS bikes never were made to that level. I've even got some single track footage of the DR coming up she didn't do bad at all 😉
@@pharettface I guess if you were to rebuild it to basically new condition you might be happy with it. I just got tired of fooling with 30-year-old carburetors after working on many older bikes over the years. I never had good luck with any of them even after a complete rebuild. Maybe I'm a shit mechanic haha. These days I prefer to wrench less so these old bikes have lost their appeal to me. Glad you're stoked though, that's really all that matters!
I’d love to hear your opinion on the beta 390 vs the DR350, I know the 390 is a lot newer and MUCH more expensive but I am trying to decide which way I want to go and am unsure.
Hmm those are two very different bikes. Really with the Beta you are getting a substantially more powerful engine, far more modern and capable suspension, and a lot less weight. Even with 4 gals in my beta is almost 30lbs lighter. The DR350 is an awesome torquey fun trail bike and or dual sport. It's very capable but in some scenarios she is just out of her element. If you want a single track beast the DR isn't it. If you want a primary dual sport the DR will be more comfortable. IMO the beta is more versatile because it can be geared to suit your needs for DS work or hard off road riding. But ultimately it's a question of what your budget can afford and how much maintenance you want to do. DRs are old and it's always a risk to get one that has serious issues. A new bike may be a safer choice. My beta 390 has over 300 hours on the motor with no issues. I have both for a reason haha. They are unique bikes.
@@pharettface Thank you so much for responding! I don’t know if you can give me any guidance here, but I started on an old klx300r, which I loved, but due to some health restraints I needed an e-starter. After a bunch or reviews I decided to go with a newer KTM XCF350, but realized after I got it home from the dealer that it was pretty heavily modified and is just simply too twitchy for low speed riding. I am leaning towards getting a beta but not sure if I should go with the 390 or the 430. I liked the smoother throttle of the klx and I don’t know if one of the bikes lends itself to that feeling more than the other. I can’t find any local bikes to try out and at such an investment I don’t want to make the wrong choice. Any advice you could give would be amazing!
the xr400 would have been my first choice over the dr350 if they ever made them factory street legal. ive had my dr350se for 15 years now and put 40 thousands kilometers on it since
I use to have a Dr350se and thinking about getting another one or maybe a xr400r....I would have to turn the XR into a dual sport...gonna depend on what I can find....I all ready have a super lightweight yamaha XT and will always keep that for a extra trail bike...miss Hermit....haven't seen any new vids for ages from him...hope all is well......
Hermit is doing good. I still ride with the old man fairly often. I try to get a few videos from him every so often but I haven't talked him into coming back to the tube views yet.
Pharretface and Hermit always the best trail videos out there. Old school XR fan myself, currently have a 650r which is an awesome machine, but a bit of a handful in the woods. Actively looking for a 400 or 250. Owned a xr350 r years ago and wish I’d never let it go!! Keep the videos coming, love watching you both!
They are CR Hi bend pro taper bars. Although Hermit and I both agree that the Cheaper Tusk Chub bars are the same quality and much cheaper. I put the Tusk bars on my DR350 with risers.
personally i love the yamaha xt 350 i had a xr 400 and yeah they are killer in the dirt but they are really tall. thought i could get used to it never really did finally sold it, keeping my xt. only 5 gears on the xr was a pain also.
@@johnathonuncapher7523 I'm 5 10. But that bike had a super stiff rear spring on it which didn't flex at all when I sat on the bike. I bought another xr400 couple months ago with a stock rear spring the yellow one, I set the sag and it was way better. With the softer spring the bike would squat when I sat on it and made it more manageable to ride. Although I sold recently and won't buy another xr4 I never really enjoyed that bike. Always felt uncomfortable riding it. I recently rode a xr 250 year 2002 and it felt way better. I think another thing that really bugs me about the xr4 is the super steep front fork angle also and it's wieght. Not that heavy on paper but feels heavy and top heavy and too. I recently bought a 2009 kx250 f and man I love it sooooo much! It's not street legal but it's way way better than any xr I've ever ridden.
@@johnathonuncapher7523 ...I have a XR 400 and they are tall bikes , I'm 5'11" . I ended up putting a lowering link in it and cutting my seat down a inch too ...it's perfect now . I also have a DR 350 but I like my XR better since it's lighter and easier for me to throw it around .....
@@MrAddison79 That's another good reason for me to have low maintence bikes ....both my XR and DR are that way ....I'm just a mountain trail rider on alot of the national forest dept. fire roads and such ....I do miss that 6th gear like you mentioned on my XR . My DR has 6 gears and that's better for me when I head down the hwy from my camp for a store run .... Cheers 🍺
i own a 91 dr250s. i love it to pieces, but i havent owned many dual sports so i can really only compare it to the xt225. its an excellent bike in my opinion. its gotten me into some trouble and out of it too.
Well if you are looking for a new affordable and awesome DS/Enduro check out the GPX Moto FSE250E or 300R. If you want to do old school the XR400 is among my favorites but the DR350 is a little better on the road and offers E start.
love the dr350 and the xr 400 but you are mistaken about modern bikes vs these old gals. The ones you were comparing to are obviously heavier but a bike like a ktm 350 has 50hp compared to 33hp and weighs 50lbs less, and the suspension is lights years better. My friend has almost 20k miles on his with only oil changes, tires and chains. I know of a few people that have ktm 500's that have upwards of 80k miles before they needed a top end and they weigh roughly the same as the ktm 350. Not talking trash about the DR350 and XR 400, I have a DR and I love it, and it's the bike I'd choose in a zombie apocalypse, but my ktm is a much better bike all around
I mean at the price points they sure should be lol. Owning a rental company and a shop these days and riding all the bikes under the sun you are right in most aspects the Euro bikes do it better. However I stand by the fact they are not simple trail/DS bikes. Mellow soft easy going comfortable. You dont get that with my Beta 390 or Beta 500. When I go out and ride the DR I am more relaxed. Idk its a different ride than the new bikes and I miss that at times.
@@pharettface I know this comment thread is a year old but I recently got the choice between the two, both in reasonable state both fairly cheap, and after thinking a lot and watching a lot of videos I'll choose the XR, and a big reason is aftermarket parts, where I live TT parts are very difficult to get and XR parts are a lot more common. But i do have to say, the TT is a very good looking bike, and if I got the place and money I would've gotten both
Hey dude he he he let me catch my breath he he yea theses bikes he he he he don't have room for an he he he oxygen he he he.......lol that's the best laugh we had in a he he he long time!!! Do some push ups he he bro
Guess its cool to make fun of people you don't know on the internet. Sometimes I don't get my helmet mic in the right place and it can be annoying that's fair. Regardless of living with Asthma my whole life, I choose to ride make videos, enjoy life. Do I breathe harder than others, yeah I do. Don't like it don't watch it.
The DRZ is heavier, has a far less capable and adjustable suspension, identical HP and Torque while not having rads to break, more maintenance needs, and has less ground clearance. Better is always subjective but as we have had both a upgraded DRZ400E and XR400 out back to back many times, I've never thought the DRZ is better. Quite the opposite in most cases. I rocked a DRZ 400S for 10 years loved it to death but its a bike of many compromises. I'd take a XR400 or even my DR350 out on the trails before our DRZ400E.
I DID IT. I DID IT. I DID IT !!!! Thank you God. I bought a DR350 se brand new in 1996 from a dealer for 3700. That was 27 years ago. I just hit 33,000 miles on it and turned 65!!! I never did anything to it. Nothing. just oil, chain, tires. I've had so much fun on it for so long. And every time I've pressed the magic button it has started. Every time for 27 frigging years !!! It is by far the best thing I have ever bought IN MY WHOLE LIFE. I swear to God. I'm crying now because I did it. I did it man. It's 24,000 miles to go around the earth and I did way more than that on all the trails around my home, mining for gold from the California Gold Rush. I know every trail. All the roads. I had so much fun. I say had because I just can't pick it up anymore. I'm gonna have to sell it. Hurts to say it. But DAMN !! Thank You SUZUKI FOR THE RIDE !!!!!!
Don't sell it..... have it buried with you ...like a old war horse
I have an 1972 xl250 I have 10k on the clock
I am rebuilding the top end as I type don't care how old I get or if it ever runs again I will never get rid of it
Don't sell it. 😅
We love you Jim!!!
I’m 44 and I feel like I need to hurry up and buy one. Edit i’m actually considering DRZ 400 supermotol or 2002 Honda XR with 1200 miles on it.
I can’t get over how managed that forest looks. I’m in CA and our forest floors are 2-3 feet deep of dead brush and needles.
Love my DR350SE! I have had it for about 6 years now and it's been very reliable. One thing to note, the last year of the DR350 was 1999. On the 1999 street model, it does come with the suspension from the dirt model (adjustable dampening/rebound). Also, on the E start bikes, you can also add a kick start so you have both. I have the 1999 DR350SE and swapped it to a pumper carb as well. It really helped with the throttle response. Mine just hit 16,000 miles and it still does great. Those miles were not easy too. Overall just a solid bike. Not the best at anything but it damn sure does everything.
I had a very upgraded 94 DR350SE and it was the most fun bike I've EVER owned!!! If you put a Karoo 3 front and a wide as you can fit Scout 60 rear you have an unstoppable Dual Sport!!!!!
Still riding an xr400 as my single track bike! I love it and will never give it up.
I wouldn't thats an awesome bike. I've never been disappointed spending a day on Hermits
I am an experienced rider. Both are great bikes, I have ridden both at the Odessa 100. Boils down to cost of bike, maintenance, and cost of parts. I prefer the DR350 because six gears.
Odessa Texas?
Xr400’s usually go for 3,000-4,500$ in my area. I’ve almost never seen these go for a cheap price. Highly sought after model.
Wow that's a lot. Prices recently have gone up quite a bit but even around here they sit around $2500. Even at that price though I would still take an old XR400 over a lot of the new bikes.
@@pharettface here in uk they start at £3500= $4360 for a runner only little less for abused ones .
I had a 98 XR400 and it was a little heavy, slow compared to the new age 450's, but it ran forever and never needed any work except air filters and oil changes.
I once got to ride a XR400 at a dual sport event. I loved it. My buddy had installed an electric starter with parts from a Honda quad. The battery was not strong enough to start it first thing in the morning but once it had been started with the kicker you could easily restart it the rest of the day with the button.
Love my XR. Picked one up about 2 years ago and snapped the countershaft the first year then had it rebuild. Rode it hard this summer and it gets hit by a truck the poor thing. Still will never get rid of it.
Greetings from across the pond.
Great video, so refreshing to listen to a like minded view.
I started off trail riding many moons ago on an XR250R here in the UK. Great bike but then went on to do enduros etc on later and better ( supposedly) more modern machines, also great fun.
I have recently got back in to trail riding in my mid 50's on a 1995 DR250RS - Basically the same spec as your DRZ250 of latter years with the air-cooled twin cam motor. An electric start XR in many ways. It's all I need now and I suspect that it was probably always all I needed. If I swapped bikes with David Knight the results wouldn't be reversed that's for sure.
Happy trails gents and thanks again for the trip.
I bought my '90 DR-350 L new, rode it for a few months and converted it myself into a plated bike. I rode it for 31 years in the Desert mostly with 10% street use. I got a KTM 450 EXC and Suzi sat lonely until my Son said He wanted a bike so I gave her to Him and She has got her second wind as we ride all over together! She has about 10K on her and a modded airbox, Cobra slip on, jetting and some Race Tech Emulators in the fork. Nothing has broken, and I threw a new Clutch in for the Kid as a Beginner is hard on the old clutch.
Nice video. I have a dr350se. A buddy of mine has an xr400 made street legal. The xr is by far more purpose built for trails. The xr is lighter and has better suspension. The dr (factory dual sport) is better as a dual sport. Having a 6th gear is really nice for those short trips on the highway. However, we, along with my 70 year old father-in-law on a dr250, did the Wa BDR and and nobody suffered from any shortcomings. I’d have to say that if there are any shortcomings, it’s more from the rider than the bike.
XR was for sure made to be a straight trail bike and that is what really makes it amazing but even the DS version of the DR350 is very much a dedicated trail bike. At this point I really feel the DS suspension on the DR350 gets a bad wrap because it hasn't been set up properly or maintained. With some new fork oil and springs the rod dampened forks are actually quite decent. With emulators I bet they would be better than any stock Japanese DS bike made today. At the end of things you are right its usually the rider that has the shortcomings not the bikes. This is probably why I am not quite as picky as some guys are, I'll ride any bike and just have fun.
Just got a 1990 Suzuki Dr 350 with less than 2'000 miles on it, excellent bike! This video was incredible, thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching!
Curious to what you paid I’m currently selling a 91 with 2500 miles on it super clean condition
Love the older bikes 😁👍
Xr400 was a dedicated enduro bike. Dr350 is a compromise more of a allrounder.I've owned both
I love the klx 300r 2000 kick start is a lot of compression but fires right off.but it is in this class fr sure.very reliable too
Just found channel, great work, always enjoy a good vlog and your scenery there plus the commentary and note of bikes in background very enjoyable. Love these type bikes, thought i recognized Hermit's XR400R. Got a 2004 XR400R myself. Electric start sometimes be good now getting bit older but still easier to start and ride than my previous old TT600 though it was a beast if not too tight going
Thanks for the video, great bike. Tell hermit we want him back! He had so many great videos why did he stop posting?
I think he felt pretty burned out. He's willing to come onto my channel so for now that's the best we got!
Just ran into your channel. Cool to see you guys are doing videos. I've seen you a couple times on Everide a long time ago.
Great video, these bikes are getting harder to find. I'm glad that you got the DR350. I have to admit that I thought parts availability was worse.
They are getting harder to find I think mostly because the people that have them often do not want to let them go. I can honestly say I wish I had bought the DR350 years ago it has an awesome balance to size weight and power.
I fell into a '95 350SE and man I love that bike! Gonna hang on to it
@@pharettface That's a pretty telling statement. I test out nearly every Beta
Off-road and DS bikes at a demo a couple yrs ago. I absolutely loved the 390 but worried about longevity and maintenance intervals. Seems like the DR350SE could be the cheap old school version to keep me happy. Looking for a DS to fit in between my Husky TE250 and Yamaha T7.
@@jeffloucks2120 Either way you go you wont be disappointed. My 19 390 now has 3k miles and around 250ish hours. Never had to touch anything on it. Even last valve check it was all in spec. I have been floored by the reliability. On the other hand the there is nothing wrong with rocking a DR350. I stand by that bike for those who don't want to sell their first born's kidney to buy a euro bike.
@@pharettface Thanks for the reply.
Just picked up my second DR350. Another 99 but this time a street version. Probably leave it in it's largely unmolested and unmodified state. Just necessary maintenance, clean up and tune. Might end up flipping it as I'm really happy with my modded 99 dirt model. They are a great bike and for those looking to getting into dual sport riding without spending 6-10k and want a simple bike they can learn to ride on and learn to maintian I don't think there's much out there that's any better.
I have ridden dirt bikes since the 70's, mostly 2 strokers. In my advancing years I found a very clean XR400 with the street legal Baja Designs kit installed and it's my current "serious" off road ride (as compared to my Adv bike KLR 650). I am 6' tall and as you say that's a good height for the bike. As for starting, assuming your engine isn't clapped out, it starts easily with the process, hot or cold. I try to stay in shape because picking it up isn't for sissy's. The fools I ride with think "black diamond" trails are the fun stuff so too often I found myself pushing it, not the bike but my physical stamina! Anyway, it's a great off road ride, never breaks, requires minimual maintenance (as compared to their KTM and BETA's) and is a fun ride. I like no radiators as well so the WR's and other street legal dual sports of today are out. Just more stuff to go wrong and to maintain. Getting lazy these days. Or maybe it reminds me of the CT's, DT's, RT's, IT's, KDX's and PE's of my younger years. Nice riding area by the way.
Have owned and ridden both. Sold the XR and am about to buy a second DR. One with the magic button, and better suspension. It surprised me as a Honda fanboy growing up riding XRs.
They really are awesome bikes! I do wish I had gotten an E start model but I may still get one, mostly for newer riders. I find that kicking the DR isn't bad at all.
i have a set of CR250 forks on my xr400r.. it rides like a dream!
I'm currently trying to decide between the xr400r or the xr650l. Maybe even the new honda crf300l. I have the cash lol I just can't freaking find one..great video
Got me thinking about a very nice looking '97 DR350S. Asking $3500. Garage kept.
Haven't seen it in person but looks excellent.
DR350's are great. ive owned my 99 DR350SE for about 6 years now. just hit 16k miles and its been doing great still. Only things I've changed was the clutch and swapped to a pumper carb.
I used to have an XR400, and a fellow had a DR350 kickstar only. The XR400 might be lighter on paper, but the DR350 felt lighter for me. Having owned the XR400, i have to admit it is a good farm bike, not really more. It's great for riding trails not more than 50 km away from home, the lights suck, you can't put any heated grips due to it not having a battery, on the highway it vibrates and eats gas like a hog, the gas tank is small. One day I'd like to get a DR350 SE electric start, it has 6 gears, works better on the highway, better gas mileage, parts still can be found, can add a kickstart, heated grips, and make it a bike with the ability to go farther than I would on an XR400. No wonder the guys riding the Mondo Enduro in 1995 rode DR350 bikes, it's a very interesting bike.
You have some great points. I will say there is a lot to how a bike is set up as well. This XR400 has a bigger tank, LED headlight, new seat, new carb, and a full suspension rebuild. On and off road I feel that I'd choose it over the DR350 9 times out of 10. The DR350 might be more comfortable on the road with the street gearing. I have geared down the DR and it's 6 speed is amazing in the dirt on road its about as buzzy as the XR. I think either bike would be fine with taller gearing. Where the DR really shines is being an all around awesome trail bike and light dual sport. Now days you have to put the work into the set up and rebuild to get the bike where you want it. I hear all too often how the DR350 feels like a floating couch that just bottoms out. Well after 30 years it's time for seals springs and valving. That's almost always the best upgrade we do to these bikes.
@@pharettface The sad part only is time is running and there are less and less bikes of these around, so buying one and a lot of spares wouldn't be a bad choice, if you plan on keeping it for a longer term. In the new section we have only the CRF300 or KLX250, but that's fuel injection, not really what i'd want from a trail bike
@@andrisjakubovs5297 There are more options out there. I've had great luck with my four GPX Moto bikes. The majority of bikes are fuel injection these days and I do think it's for the better. My Beta 390 has been very reliable and not having to jet between altitude changes has saved me a ton of time.
@@pharettface For some point it's true, I just like the whole idea of fix it in the woods, since I know how carburetors work, they're pretty simple and fuel flows without a fuel pump. No computer needed. Modern day electronics, not really for me. But as long as they're new, they're pretty reliable and trouble free thats for sure.
@@andrisjakubovs5297 Even with some age I've had good luck with EFI. While not a dirt bike my 1998 Honda VFR800 still runs great, I've never had any issues with its aging efi. Even my beta 390 might not be old but with over 200 hours on it of hard riding I've broke about everything on it but the efi haha. All my fault of course.
Still daily ride my 98 Dr 350se. Still a fun bike and the thing is a tank
I have a 02 xr250r. Im 5'8 also. I installed a kuba link. It helped alot. Safe riding!
I read something a while back that said these older trail bikes are for sit down style riders where the new 450s are stand up and ride all day
I just bought a 96 still original plastics. I almost feel bad putting hours on such a great old bike every weekend to go wherever I want
The Hermit is back!!!
Holy Moly! Hermit DaVlog! You got a like and a Sub just cause you have that Fella on 👍. I was a bit sad when Hermit quit doing his You Tube gig but if hes going to be on your chan Ill have to be checking it out. I think I remember you guys all riding together when I was watchin his chan. Just came across your chan when I was You Tubing XR400 content so ill be checkin out your content.
I've ridden with Hermit for close to 10 years now, awesome guy to ride with. But we all burn out on the social media stuff he really hit his limit with it. I am just glad I can get him to come onto my channel every so often.
@@pharettface I here ya on the social media thing. Only social media I involve myself with is You Tube. Its great to have riding buddies👍 I miss mine now that Im no longer out in Wyoming. Planning on teaching a great buddy of mine here in Indiana to ride as hes very interested just hasnt ever really experienced any kind of motorcycle riding.
My choice would be a Yamaha XT500! As a younger man I had a TT500 and want another one just like it. But I want an XT500 as well.
I’ve owned and raced 250’s, 400’s and 600’s and now have a ‘22 KTM 250 xcf. I’m selling it to buy another 250 or 600. I missed that XR feeling and simplicity.
i was on the hunt for an xr400 for a while but got a dr350 for about a third of the price of an xr of the same condition year, mine is an electric start with the pumper carb and good suspension, ive also de ristricted the airbox and exhaust, now it is great
Having a DRZ400 everyone does the 3x3 airbox mod with jetting but I have play with opening up the air box on the DR and it doesn't seem to really give much more power. What exhaust did you go with?
@@pharettface I cut my one up and removed the baffles out of it, the rear section of the muffler is pretty restrictive, I also had to up the main jet to a 140 size from the 130 in the pumper carb, I have noticed a fair increase in power, Im happy I did it, ohh I also opened up the airbox
@Johnny Rebellion Right now is an exception for sure. My 90 was listed for $2600 I traded him an SV650 that I had only paid $1800 for, that worked out nicely.
@Johnny Rebellion I was very lucky with mine, it is the 98 model and had an electric start engine fitted from a 96, it has the pumper carb and the dirt suspension and is allowed to be registered, I got it for $350 au and all up owes me about $1000 , the biggest cost not that I needed it was the acerbis fuel tank
Best trail bike I have ridden is the new air cooled Honda 250 with ful injection. What a sweet motor. I prefer trail bikes to high strung 250 enduro bikes. DRZ's are too clunky for narrow stuff.
Regards from Cali- Colombia. Great review and comments.
Thanks for watching!
I bought mine new in 1993 (Suzuki didn't make it with electric start) its kick start but weights 27 lbs less than SE, i love mine and will never sell it.
Great vid! Looks a great place to ride!
Awesome trail riding territory there. Would be great for mtb as well.
I had a klx300r stage 2 cam front end works complete up grade ,great bike I loved it just short on power,and very hard to kick over a lot of compression but starts right up unless you stall or drop but hard to kick over,great bike way better than dr350.
Where are you riding? So beautiful out there
Looks like a fun trail..and l like the review as you ride style! If may add there were a few technical details missed however. The XR does not come with a pumper carb factory.The kick start only Drz l believe is the same or slightly lighter than the XR and the weight between the Drz 400e and XR 400 is only about 15 pounds. I currently own both and honestly don't feel that much weight difference riding them back to back. The XR does handle better in tight woods ect but thats also due to its frame geometry steeper forks. I think it's also worth noting the Drz has more advanced suspension and feels smoother overall. It also has a slightly better gear spread and fair's a little better for those pavement miles between trails.All that said l bought both thinking l would sell the one l favored least. That was four years ago and l still can't make up my mind 😂 l just like them equally but in different ways.Been really wanting to ride the Dr 350 and would love to see more content on it 👍
Right there on the carb its funny though I generally hate pumpers due to all the altitude issues I have with them. We have rode the E model and XR400 back to back a fair bit since hermit has both but neither of us would choose the DRZ over the XR. It could be what we ride but handing of the DRZ always feels cumbersome. Over all though most have the S model so we usually compare it off that. The DR350 content is coming my friend, I love that bike and I don't really know why haha.
@@pharettface Looking forward to it 👍
That DR350 is a pretty sweet bike as well👍 Ive got a 1999 XR400 but am looking into picking up a second bike for teaching some friends to ride on so ive got some peeps to ride with as my friends in IN dont ride but would love to learn. Wish I was back out in WY but until I can get back out there gotta get some riding in here in IN
I've really come to love the little DR350. It makes a great buddy bike but I do wish I had gone for the E start model for newer riders. The DR and XR400 both have a pretty unique starting procedure, for new riders it seems to be a little more of a challenge.
@@pharettface Ya ive got several buddies out in Wyoming that like riding my XR 400 but they all have e start bikes so they hate starting it lol. Ive had XRs and kick start bikes all my life so it doesnt really bother me but im sure once your spoiled with an e start its probably hard to go back to kicking.
I owned a 1990 DR350 S just like yours. I called it "The Couch" cause it was so sloppy and squishy on trails. It was hard to start (kick start only, using a VERY specific technique), very heavy, and everything needed rebuilt/maintained since it was so old. Yeah, you can ride it and have a good time. But comparing it to any modern dual sport or dirt bike is a farce. I agree if you're just tooling around in the woods or spending most of your time on roads, the DR is fine. But I think you will get tired of the DR pretty quickly. When I picked up a KTM 450 XC-F a couple years ago, the difference was simply night and day. The 450 was a bit much for me though and I just replaced it this year with a brand new Beta 390 4T Race Edition. Just my $.02 as a fellow "bottom-level" intermediate rider :-)
At this point I've done just over 200 miles of trail riding on the DR350. I can say with a properly set up and maintained suspension the DR350 is far from sloppy or squishy (new springs are a must at this age) and I have yet to install the new gold valves yet. An old bike really has to be maintained and brought back to really judge, sure I've done a bit of work to the DR but I disagree it easily compares to newer Japanese DS bikes. The DR is even quite a bit lighter for having an extra 100cc of motor. Mine weighed just over 290lbs on the scale, some of the newer 250s weigh over 320lbs. A 40 pilot jet and an extra trun out on the fuel screw fixed the hard starting. Valve adjusting is another common issue there. Takes some work to get these old bikes back to proper running order but at this price and simplicity of these bikes it's a great deal. No they aren't a KTM or a Beta but Japanese DS bikes never were made to that level. I've even got some single track footage of the DR coming up she didn't do bad at all 😉
@@pharettface I guess if you were to rebuild it to basically new condition you might be happy with it. I just got tired of fooling with 30-year-old carburetors after working on many older bikes over the years. I never had good luck with any of them even after a complete rebuild. Maybe I'm a shit mechanic haha. These days I prefer to wrench less so these old bikes have lost their appeal to me. Glad you're stoked though, that's really all that matters!
Not comparing apples to apples! Obviously, an old Dr will not compare to a new KTM!
Where are you riding? Beautiful trail! I would drive from Miami to get there.
Sadalia CO. Fly in I have rentals you can ride.
Where are you riding at?
I’d love to hear your opinion on the beta 390 vs the DR350, I know the 390 is a lot newer and MUCH more expensive but I am trying to decide which way I want to go and am unsure.
Hmm those are two very different bikes. Really with the Beta you are getting a substantially more powerful engine, far more modern and capable suspension, and a lot less weight. Even with 4 gals in my beta is almost 30lbs lighter. The DR350 is an awesome torquey fun trail bike and or dual sport. It's very capable but in some scenarios she is just out of her element. If you want a single track beast the DR isn't it. If you want a primary dual sport the DR will be more comfortable. IMO the beta is more versatile because it can be geared to suit your needs for DS work or hard off road riding. But ultimately it's a question of what your budget can afford and how much maintenance you want to do. DRs are old and it's always a risk to get one that has serious issues. A new bike may be a safer choice. My beta 390 has over 300 hours on the motor with no issues. I have both for a reason haha. They are unique bikes.
@@pharettface Thank you so much for responding! I don’t know if you can give me any guidance here, but I started on an old klx300r, which I loved, but due to some health restraints I needed an e-starter. After a bunch or reviews I decided to go with a newer KTM XCF350, but realized after I got it home from the dealer that it was pretty heavily modified and is just simply too twitchy for low speed riding. I am leaning towards getting a beta but not sure if I should go with the 390 or the 430. I liked the smoother throttle of the klx and I don’t know if one of the bikes lends itself to that feeling more than the other. I can’t find any local bikes to try out and at such an investment I don’t want to make the wrong choice. Any advice you could give would be amazing!
Where are you guys riding at looks awesome
This is out in the Rampart range in Colorado
the xr400 would have been my first choice over the dr350 if they ever made them factory street legal. ive had my dr350se for 15 years now and put 40 thousands kilometers on it since
That satisfactory giggle when he kicked it over successfully lol
Hello where do you get parts for the Dr350? I just bought one. greetings
Surprisingly enough Suzuki still sells most of the parts directly.
In case you are still looking for parts, this one in Germany is very specialized
www.dr-big-shop.de/DR_350.html
Where are you guys riding? It looks beautiful!!!
This is out in the rampart range of Colorado
I use to have a Dr350se and thinking about getting another one or maybe a xr400r....I would have to turn the XR into a dual sport...gonna depend on what I can find....I all ready have a super lightweight yamaha XT and will always keep that for a extra trail bike...miss Hermit....haven't seen any new vids for ages from him...hope all is well......
Hermit is doing good. I still ride with the old man fairly often. I try to get a few videos from him every so often but I haven't talked him into coming back to the tube views yet.
@@pharettface well tell the old man...many of his viewers miss his humor and vids....I'm about to pick up a xr400r....
Pharretface and Hermit always the best trail videos out there. Old school XR fan myself, currently have a 650r which is an awesome machine, but a bit of a handful in the woods. Actively looking for a 400 or 250. Owned a xr350 r years ago and wish I’d never let it go!! Keep the videos coming, love watching you both!
Awesome trail where are you riding?
This is out in Rampart Range OHV area Colorado.
What bars are those on the XR? I’m looking to upgrade my original bars on my 2000 XR400.
They are CR Hi bend pro taper bars. Although Hermit and I both agree that the Cheaper Tusk Chub bars are the same quality and much cheaper. I put the Tusk bars on my DR350 with risers.
Stand up on your bikes guys...
personally i love the yamaha xt 350 i had a xr 400 and yeah they are killer in the dirt but they are really tall. thought i could get used to it never really did finally sold it, keeping my xt. only 5 gears on the xr was a pain also.
How tall are you out of curiosity?
@@johnathonuncapher7523 I'm 5 10. But that bike had a super stiff rear spring on it which didn't flex at all when I sat on the bike. I bought another xr400 couple months ago with a stock rear spring the yellow one, I set the sag and it was way better. With the softer spring the bike would squat when I sat on it and made it more manageable to ride. Although I sold recently and won't buy another xr4 I never really enjoyed that bike. Always felt uncomfortable riding it. I recently rode a xr 250 year 2002 and it felt way better. I think another thing that really bugs me about the xr4 is the super steep front fork angle also and it's wieght. Not that heavy on paper but feels heavy and top heavy and too. I recently bought a 2009 kx250 f and man I love it sooooo much! It's not street legal but it's way way better than any xr I've ever ridden.
@@johnathonuncapher7523 one of thing I'll say is they run forever and super easy to maintain
@@johnathonuncapher7523 ...I have a XR 400 and they are tall bikes , I'm 5'11" . I ended up putting a lowering link in it and cutting my seat down a inch too ...it's perfect now . I also have a DR 350 but I like my XR better since it's lighter and easier for me to throw it around .....
@@MrAddison79 That's another good reason for me to have low maintence bikes ....both my XR and DR are that way ....I'm just a mountain trail rider on alot of the national forest dept. fire roads and such ....I do miss that 6th gear like you mentioned on my XR . My DR has 6 gears and that's better for me when I head down the hwy from my camp for a store run .... Cheers 🍺
awesome info. what trail is this?!
This is the Rampart OHV area in Colorado
@@pharettface I should definitely check out CO trails
i own a 91 dr250s. i love it to pieces, but i havent owned many dual sports so i can really only compare it to the xt225. its an excellent bike in my opinion. its gotten me into some trouble and out of it too.
Well if you are looking for a new affordable and awesome DS/Enduro check out the GPX Moto FSE250E or 300R. If you want to do old school the XR400 is among my favorites but the DR350 is a little better on the road and offers E start.
Honda XR series best bikes ever built
The ,230 n 250 never fail
I may a dr400 s for cheap relaible quick single track n some on rd
love the dr350 and the xr 400 but you are mistaken about modern bikes vs these old gals. The ones you were comparing to are obviously heavier but a bike like a ktm 350 has 50hp compared to 33hp and weighs 50lbs less, and the suspension is lights years better. My friend has almost 20k miles on his with only oil changes, tires and chains. I know of a few people that have ktm 500's that have upwards of 80k miles before they needed a top end and they weigh roughly the same as the ktm 350.
Not talking trash about the DR350 and XR 400, I have a DR and I love it, and it's the bike I'd choose in a zombie apocalypse, but my ktm is a much better bike all around
I mean at the price points they sure should be lol. Owning a rental company and a shop these days and riding all the bikes under the sun you are right in most aspects the Euro bikes do it better. However I stand by the fact they are not simple trail/DS bikes. Mellow soft easy going comfortable. You dont get that with my Beta 390 or Beta 500. When I go out and ride the DR I am more relaxed. Idk its a different ride than the new bikes and I miss that at times.
I need a xr400 now thanks
I miss my dr 350 so much!!!
I think the new klx300r is a pretty good option....
The KLX300r is okay of the newer Japanese bikes I think its the most cable and fun but it still leaves a lot to be desired.
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Im sure those bikes go faster lol,i have a UA-cam page where i ride the hell out of my xr 250 ,,they are great single track bikes
The xr is by far much better more parts available more everything in suspension better bike.
Use thick Harley oil
DR350SE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!
Yamaha tt 350 is a great bike.
I've actually been trying to find one as my next project.
@@pharettface I know this comment thread is a year old but I recently got the choice between the two, both in reasonable state both fairly cheap, and after thinking a lot and watching a lot of videos I'll choose the XR, and a big reason is aftermarket parts, where I live TT parts are very difficult to get and XR parts are a lot more common. But i do have to say, the TT is a very good looking bike, and if I got the place and money I would've gotten both
Beta 350 dual sport
Hey dude he he he let me catch my breath he he yea theses bikes he he he he don't have room for an he he he oxygen he he he.......lol that's the best laugh we had in a he he he long time!!! Do some push ups he he bro
Guess its cool to make fun of people you don't know on the internet. Sometimes I don't get my helmet mic in the right place and it can be annoying that's fair. Regardless of living with Asthma my whole life, I choose to ride make videos, enjoy life. Do I breathe harder than others, yeah I do. Don't like it don't watch it.
There is always a dick
Another thing bro do u ever get out of 1st gear?!! Slow as #uck
I'm not here to race or impress anyone. Especially comparing bikes while we ride.
It should be DRZ400 which is superior in every way to XR400
The DRZ is heavier, has a far less capable and adjustable suspension, identical HP and Torque while not having rads to break, more maintenance needs, and has less ground clearance. Better is always subjective but as we have had both a upgraded DRZ400E and XR400 out back to back many times, I've never thought the DRZ is better. Quite the opposite in most cases. I rocked a DRZ 400S for 10 years loved it to death but its a bike of many compromises. I'd take a XR400 or even my DR350 out on the trails before our DRZ400E.