I brought a DRZ400E back in 2003 just after they came out. It has been one of the best purchases I have ever made. To say it is a fun machine is an understatement. Reliability has been amazing.
I love mine. But! They do need a few things to improve the ride: Safari Tank - it holds the 1st 10 litres of fuel lower than the oem tank plus extra capacity when needed. Jetting and a good quality exhaust make a big difference. I used a JD jetting kit, FMF Powerbomb header and a Wr450f muffler modified to fit. These really woke it up, both in engine response and outright power & torque while still being reliable.
Oath, fully satiated with my recent DRZ purchase, just returned from the garage after fitting the latest mod (temp gauge and 12v usb) - not much left on the list now, just riding and getting to know it... maybe some content in the making also... shaka
I bought my 1st motorcycle in 2021, the mighty DR650, Tanami edition with a full delkavic exhaust system, second hand with 507km on the clock. I’m stoked I went with the DR. I’ve built it for adventure, every nice day I’m out, Its been a blast. Apart from drumming, most fun ever.
I rode one on a tour to cape york.. theres a reason why a lot of companies use them. I wasnt a fan until i rode it. Literally bomb proof and changed my perspective completely. (i own a WR450F as well!). They are a ripper bike.
@@heavydiesel48 WR more power and lighter but 1000k service intervals and pretty much rubbish on the road. For a beginner I’d definitely go the drz. Plenty of power and lots of experienced riders own them also. They will go pretty much anywhere with bombproof reliability. The WR is good, just not as versatile.
@@DanielSmith-vp5vn wow thanks, helps alot, yea cuz in 16 and have been riding the farm bike (I work on a large dairy farm) and decided I'd love to give real riding a go
I have to agree. I came from a wr450f and have ridden drz400s heaps. The wr450f is a better bike for enduro riding. But the oil capacity is a LOT lower than the drz which means I was doing oil every 200kms and oil and filter ever 400km. Where my mates with drz wouldn't touch them for 1000km. If I was to look at getting another bike I'd probs go with the drz because I'm older now and don't need to have a faster bike, as I'd do slower trails and Fraser trips.
Love mine. I was lucky to pick up a low mileage used one in great condition. I started out on a TW200, which I still have, and I a lot of miles on a Honda Shadow 700. I am happier to have something with longer legs and more grunt for some highway sprints and tougher spots. My only hits vs the TW are seat height, to get my foot on the ground, and that rear disk locks up easy vs a drum and a fat tire.
Had one for 10 years in Cambodia. 2007/2017. Cambodia Thailand Laos Vietnam. Weekend. Week. Month. Never failed. Best bike ever. Been thinking about getting a new one even though I won't ride it near as hard. Don't hesitate. Get one. BTW......wtf is traction control ? Really? 😂
The DRZ is actually pretty Good on pavement!!.....Good power from 55-90mph......I've had street motorcycles, that were gutless after 60mph, believe it or not! Lol While the Drz is no Touring bike....and I wouldn't wanna ride 70mph very long.....it's a great versatile machine for a mixture of Local highways, Back roads and you AREN'T sacrificing anything off-road like with larger bikes.
I’m still 50/50 on getting one of these or the 650. I’d prefer the 650 for longer trips just to sit on the hwy a bit better, but the 400 would be better in the high country where I’d do the majority of my riding. Time to flip a coin lol
I got myself a gen 2 KLR thinking I could get my misus on the back. She can but I hate riding with a passenger. I've taken it places with my inexperience that has tought me heaps. But wish I got the drz now so I could concentrate on having fun not just getting there.
Nice revue mate 😁👌 I had a DR650 and now own a old 07 DRZ400e and i must say i kinda like it more than the DR 🤔😮bit buzzy at 110ks with stock gearing 15-44 but have tried 16-44 and will be using that setup for the bigger rides 🤔👍and put the 15 tooth back on for everything else 😁😎 loving the videos mate 😉🍺
@@trinc52 I got 409km out of the safari tank fully loaded in the outback. That was using the reserve, there was still a little fuel in there on one side too. Doing 80-100kmh on easy dirty roads.
My mate has a 21 model with 120 thousand kilometres 😅 i was blown away when i found out haha looking at picking up a 2010 e model with 16 thousand kms for 4k
Hey brother. Really liking your content. Even bought kriega based on your review. But I don't believe I have seen a review for GPS? Any comment on this? Would love to hear your opinion. I'm looking to buy a Zumo XT, but is always good to get a real world review.
Thanks for watching mate, appreciate it. I have not done a review on the Zumo XT. Maybe something ill look into doing shortly! But i do like the thing.
Hey Josh, what do you recommend for a comfy seat? Ive just bought one of these after watching you and Lance, seems like a must to upgrade the seat.. Any tips I'd appreciate. Cheers 👍
Yea the stock seat is rubbish for adventuring. I use a seat concepts seat. I don’t mind it. Or if you want to get even more cushion there is other full custom places you could go to.
