Suzuki DRZ400 FULL Ultimate review, Must have Mods, top speed and ride 2000 - 2018 (E7)

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Time for my review on the DRZ400, I've owned it about a month, it's so good my son bought a BRAND NEW DRZ-400s a few days ago! I love my 2013, they are unchanged from 2000 to current 2018 which is amazing. I guess when you have a good thing, you keep making it! Plenty of HP and Torque, top speed over 90mph, what is there not to like? I mention some of my favorite mods and do a bit on road and trail riding, some exploring too!
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DR-Z400 RU-vid playlist goo.gl/4W5Yfr
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2013 Suzuki DRZ400 links to mod list: More at www.MOTOCHEEZ.com
So far I've bought:
Cargo Rack Luggage Carrier Utility Rear Tail Holder Suzuki DRZ400 amzn.to/2nF7Pxo
Sargent XT Series World Sport Adventure Touring Seat Suzuki DRZ400 goo.gl/yyTyy6
Billet Power Tip for Suzuki DRZ 400/DR Z400/DRZ400 Made in the USA goo.gl/JJn3U8
Dunlop D606 Rear 120/90-18 Dual Sport Off Road Motorcycle Tire amzn.to/2LvKA3a
Dunlop D606 Dual Purpose Tire - Front - 90/90-21 32SF21 amzn.to/2uxArwk
400 lb capacity Hitch Receiver Mounted Aluminum Motorcycle Dirt Bike Carrier Trailer Rack goo.gl/bsCk5o
Protek Fully Adjustable Lowering Link Suzuki DRZ400S/SM goo.gl/qxPqTA
Ram X-grip phone holder amzn.to/2zT8Pa6
Joe Rocket tank bag amzn.to/2NIiRhj
Brake light fender delete goo.gl/b5ZQ6T
LED headlight (needs modification to work) goo.gl/wC3TG8 My headlight was broken or I would have just put an LED bulb
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@pujabelgian 4 года назад

Shorts.. no gloves.. wheelies.. hitting 92.. pissing next to a power line.. To quote Clint.. Do you feel lucky punk.. well do ya! 😂😃😄😎

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

😁👍👍👍😄🔥🔥

@glennmuir5617 4 года назад

@@MotoCheez Nice tank top, hahah! I'm surprised none of the ATGATT whiners busted you for that. 😁 🤦🏻‍♂️. Ha, 🖕🏻 those assholes.

@drchan5893 4 года назад

I like this video and have decided to buy a DRZ400, you guys are so lucky to have a great place to ride.

@repetitivemotion 2 года назад

I have a 2007 that I bought new when I was 49. It was my first motorcycle. I’m taking it to Park Falls, WI next weekend for some trail riding. Great bike. Still one of my favorites. I have many miles in the sand in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

@spacetruckin6555 5 лет назад

It's a shame that I can only give this video one thumbs up. Man, I sure do miss your DRZ content. He's not lying about this bike RU-vid people, It is that good. I've purchased four brand new motorcycles in my time, and so far, this Suzuki DRZ400 is the best of the lot.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Thanks, more videos are coming it's just been crappy weather since it's winter here in the Northeast!

@jackking5567 5 лет назад

Currently saving for a DRZ supermoto. Sure I could chase for an orange bike but the reliability of the DRZ is legendary. Spares availability and aftermarket kit is superb - I'd take that for less HP any day. Interesting video this. No stupid waffle and straight to the point.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Agreed! Thank you.

@keithquinn5624 2 года назад

Don’t, buy a real street bike, don’t waste money on a slow 400 lmao people will laugh embrasesing

@MotoCheez 2 года назад

What's your answer? For how I ride the DRZ400 fits me perfectly, some road and mostly dirt.

@keithquinn5624 2 года назад

@@MotoCheez not you, jack wanting drzsm

@MotoCheez 2 года назад

Ohh

@Silversmith70 4 года назад

This was an easy to watch video, thank you so much. I want one of these bikes dangit!

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

Still love mine. It is tall for trail riding

@dustinparrish8453 3 года назад

I’m thinking bout getting 2, got a twin.

@k0d0kan Год назад

I know this is old but it's a cool video. You and your buddy have some good riding areas.. The water fall was awesome! Beautiful.

@MotoCheez Год назад

Thanks!

@louiewatson9389 4 года назад

Yep, definitely upgrading to the drz 400 from the hawk when I get home from deployment. Always wanted one and I want more power and speed.

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

My favorite! Huge difference too. Although I do like the WR250R too

@willitsurvive9598 3 года назад

The reason they're unchanged since 2000 is because they were grandfatherd in through the emissions standards so if they change anything other than the cosmetics they'll have to completely update the bike to pass the emissions standards

@michaelhodges8312 3 года назад

Two things I really enjoy, riding my brand new 2020 400s and watching your videos! Gotta get me a new seat though. My ass hurts after a while!

@MotoCheez 3 года назад

Good Seat is worth every penny!

@AuraTrimCoMeath 3 года назад

Ma I ask in which country you bought the bike? Europe is a strange place and you cannot buy what you want. It is not a free market anymore.

@littlekenny8411 5 лет назад

You currently have your mirrors "square". Orientate each mirror in a diamond shape (ie 1/8th turn). This allows you to see further to the side of the bike.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I'll have to try that. These mirrors so big already, they have a lot of view

@HippoDrones 6 лет назад

Awesome review, and awesome cat! :D

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

Thanks!!

@kenmason1461 5 лет назад

Look like you're having fun I'm thinking about buying the DRZ400S

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

My favorite bike ever, and I've owned a lot of bikes!

@bp30656 Год назад

That’s awesome!!

@keithkrestakos429 5 лет назад

How do you like that exhaust tip I was thinking about picking one up for mine

@PROMEYTHIUSS 5 лет назад

Excellent video and information! :-)

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Thanks!😁

@SmallADVentures1973 6 лет назад

Great review! I'm a big fan of the DRZ. Might be my next dual sport, actually. I ALMOST bought one in '17 but wound up with the new leftover '16 CRF instead.

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

Small Adventures thanks! Yeah, gonna have to sell my CRF250.... Too many bikes

@HoodmanGaming 6 лет назад

@@MotoCheez how much?

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

KBB says it's worth $3800, so somewhere near there. I have the seat and other mods going with it of course. Never been down either.

@louiewatson9389 4 года назад

Crf 250 or 450?

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

Was a 250

@NotFromConcentrate 5 лет назад

wow this review was incredible...one of the best motorcycle reviews I've watched. I love my DRZ. I just wish it wasn't terrifying on the interstate.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

TY, I feel safe at highway speeds, but yeah.. other people driving scares me most lol 😁

@randomhitrs 5 лет назад

Very well made video with actual information

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

TY 😁

@pitchwife7573 2 месяца назад

sick video :)

@tuckerbmx 4 года назад

im 5 foot 1 inch. and the drz is the lowest street legal supermoto/ dual sport. I ride mine stock and its doable on 1 tip toe at stops lmao. But that lowering link might be nice haha. Great review !!

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

Thanks!😁

@SHEZZABRO 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video mate been waiting for this review since you got the bike. I'm going to buy one in a few weeks can't wait. Love your vids keep up the great work! Appreciation from AUS

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

Thanks Mate or Sheila! Please let me know how you like it when you get it.. what you like and dislike about the bike etc... I do love the DRZ400, it is the perfect all around bike for me.

@drj2039 6 лет назад

I got one about a year ago. Awesome bike, I knew it would be good though from all the praise its got and how popular they are.

@SHEZZABRO 6 лет назад

Yeah no shit man all people have to say about them are great things! I'm getting a brand new 2018 model next saturday i cant wait :) do you guys know if there's any changes between the 2018 and the 2019 models ? i know they haven't changed in years but cant find any info on 2018/2019 if anythings different. thanks.

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

Nothing changed that I know of.

@SHEZZABRO 6 лет назад

thanks mate i will defiantly be picking up the 2018 because i much prefer the black and gold color scheme over white and blue !

@darvelbidenisapuppet7275 5 лет назад

I went down from the 44 T stock rear to a 41 aluminum sprocket and shortened the chain. Much better road manners for me and eats less gas at maintaining higher speeds. I still climb 5k feet of dirt mountain double track with this set up no problem and cruse at 72MPH on the HWY home.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I just did the 17t front on mine.

@honsuzu5033 4 года назад

just bought a new 2020, can confirm it's excellent machine. I just wish they kept it in white and blue (;

@michaelhodges8312 3 года назад

That 2020 black and decals is awesome. Actually, my favorite.

@machupikachu1085 2 года назад

I'm picking up a white and blue one next week, we can always trade out plastics and tank if you want :D

@SeanSR 2 года назад

THESE ARE NICE BIKES, STILL LOVE MY DR200S

@Lexcommentyoutube 5 лет назад

man I cringe every time I see that much bare skin on the road

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Ya...

@cuzimaluzer777 5 лет назад

Yeah.

@xel1877 5 лет назад

Ya why do people do this... basically everything they say is void because they don't have common sense enough to put gear on....

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

😁👍👍

@easyryder719takeoffblinder4 5 лет назад

Where does this cool cat get his riding gear? Shits dope bro

@juancv3700 5 лет назад

Nice ride!.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

TY 😁

@1keykneedeep 4 года назад

DR-Z 400 is an excellent bike. Very rugged and with a few mods it can have great power over stock. Im rockn the 400SM.

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

Fact! Awesome. My buddy has the SM. It’s a stiffer ride

@1keykneedeep 4 года назад

Its definitely a stiff ride. Im on street only with it. She eats backroads for breakfast. I got 95mph out of mine. JD jetting, K&N, 3x3 mod, full yosh titanium just to name a few. The throttle response is on par with fuel RE-JECTION or better. Totally love the bike. Btw - I've watched a shitload of your videos. All are cool too👍

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

1keykneedeep yeah. They’re great bikes all around. Thanks!

@1keykneedeep 4 года назад

@@MotoCheez - take care bro.

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

1keykneedeep you too!!

@CrackuhDon 3 года назад

"makes sense to me." hahahahaha

@ryanwilliams4270 5 лет назад

I have an '06 S I bought new. I used it as an enduro for about 10 years then I just bought some used OEM SM wheels and it's still going. It's pretty amazing. ACT makes a wide ratio gear set which fixes that gearing "dual sport compromise" issue but it's about $6-700. I'd like it to be FI but I can live with it. After many awesome years I 470'd it and it still makes me smile. I do have a new 500exc which did replace it off-road wise but I don't ride the KTM like a dual sport, I just use it to connect trials, too much wrench time to just ride it around and bald up expensive tires. The DRZ is still my bitch. And since I can ride and I'm athletic, I can still out ride wannabe KTM bros on it LOL. Biggest variable is the rider, fix that before you spend 12g 💪

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Awesome comment. I love when a seasoned rider chimes in. I hear the KTMs take a lot of maintenance.. it's geared so low too

@ryanwilliams4270 5 лет назад

The KTM is a commitment but worth what you put into it, kind of like a hard relationship LOL. The DRZ will always be there but there are things she won't do, but she doesn't expect of you what she won't do for you, a "fair deal." I work on my KTM probably something like 5 minutes for every hour of riding, the DRZ probably like 1 minute for every hour of riding. The KTM isn't any less reliable it just takes more maintenance to keep it working right so I only use it where it's meant to be. Some people just supermoto it and check valves every 2 weeks, I ain't about that life, if I'm adjusting valves and changing oil every two weeks, I'm going to be doing some legendary riding. I'll probably still have the DRZ when I replace the KTM. It just works and there's like no risk buying a used one because they are relatively forgiving concerning neglect.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

That's a good analogy. I think my next bike will be an old school 2 strike big bore Enduro.

@ajaxracing 5 лет назад

Love my 2018 great bikes

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

👍👍👍

@adammanning1805 5 лет назад

I bought a brand new 2001 in 2003. Had more fun on it than my 2004 zx10. Bike was so much fun. Sold it to my wifes uncle. He still has it.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I still have my ZX10r, never ride it....

@adammanning1805 5 лет назад

Zx10 was really fun and very scary. I bought it from a guy who ran NOS through it and the horn activated it. Fully built drag bike. I went 201mph twice. Very very stupid. I still think about it and cringe.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

What year? I have an 05, limited at 300kmh...

@adammanning1805 5 лет назад

@@MotoCheez 2004, tuned, geared, stretched,strapped and slammed.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

👍👍👍 the best years, 04-05. Light, nimble and fast!

@mangoco10 5 лет назад

In Australia the DRZ is still a high seller even after alll these years. We also get the E model with the Keihin FCR carb. With a decent header and pipe it gives the DR heaps more poke, you can wheelie easily in just about any gear!!! Ive got an 04 model that I just keep rebuilding. I've done everything on it, enduro, dual sport, supermoto,, long miles, tight single trail, done it all and towed many bikes back with it as well. it's been one of the most honest bikes I've ever had. I have had other bikes but I'm going to keep the DR forever. Good luck. Ps. Change the fork springs out, the OEM ones are too soft, you'll thank me for it.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Awesome. I want the FCR carb for mine The E model isn't road legal here for many years. Love mine as well!! Thanks for the info!

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Yes. The E's are badass

@MattPerry 4 года назад

"Change the fork springs out" for what brand?

@NMWAVE4 2 года назад

This was absolutely wild! I live about 5 minutes from most of where you were riding here. Never thought I'd see someone roll into big citgo on youtube! I just got an old DRZ recently and was wondering where the offroad areas you were riding? front of the mountain area, or mostly over the border?

@MotoCheez 2 года назад

Awesome. We ride CT and NY

@LostInADV 5 лет назад

What the... I'm runnin 15 front, with a pumper carb, finally jetted right, and no way in hell could I pull a wheelie in 3rd gear, and BARELY 2nd.... How do you do it man? That's awesome. I enjoyed the video, straight and no fluffy bs. I subscribed, well done.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Thanks!! 25mph in 3rd will lift like 2nd. I did the 3x3 mod, jetted and shimmed needle

@PenCil5899 6 лет назад

I love the editing

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

TY TY penCil!

@SEP7EMBER10 5 лет назад

DRZ400 is outstanding... Highly recommendable bike! Nice video bro.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

👍👍👍 TY

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

It's a steal!!!

@richardtschida2321 5 лет назад

Which seat do you have on the DRZ? I know what you mean about the clock I still haven't figured out how to set it. Your getting good at those wheelies!

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Thanks, I have the Sargent touring seat. Love it. Yeah, that clock setting....

@geoffo8266 5 лет назад

the clock is easy to set watch this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xvf6g0hG3Oo.html

@gregorymasincup7540 4 года назад

Hey Motorcheese, noticed your rear rack how many pounds can it handle I'm very interested?

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

I forget the weight rating, 60lbs?. amzn.to/2nF7Pxo I always include links in my videos and motocheez.com

@79gsonethousand 5 лет назад

Excellent review! realistically honest!

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@AriWasabii 6 лет назад

i got used to the ol trip meter and clock thing after a while lol. was super annoying at first tho. i run a 45 and 14, what are you running?

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

Yeah. Once I did it a few times it want bad. I'm running stock gearing which I thought was 14/44

@AriWasabii 6 лет назад

MotoCheez i think stock on the supermoto is 15/45 so i dropped the front a tooth

@73macrino 5 лет назад

I’m up in your state as well, you ride through the state forest as well? I’m usually in the portland south Glastonbury forest. Be safe peace

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I haven't been there, my son has. Waiting on the nice weather!!

@eranktz 3 года назад

I completely enjoyed watching this :) Subscribed.

@MotoCheez 3 года назад

Thanks! 😁

@shadowhadz6781 4 года назад

You wear the correct gear so when you fall off you can keep going!

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

That's right!

@jefffralish 2 года назад

NEW DRZs rider and have a question...when I hit about 50+ mph my bike sways left to right until I back off the throttle. Is this normal and is there something I can do for a smoother ride at higher speeds? I have Motoz knobbies so, would street tires help or is it a different issue? Much appreciated and really like your vids!

@MotoCheez 2 года назад

It's the tires most likely. On the road run about 24psi, and make sure you're rear tire is aligned straight..thanks!

@armycopter 4 года назад

Hi motocheez, how much did you lower your bike with the adjustable links and did you lower the front forks as well? I recently purchased a drz and it’s super tall for me. I’m 5’9”. Did your aftermarket seat help lower it at all? How is the comfort?

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

Hi. The links dropped it about an inch. I did the front forks too, and the seat is a lowering seat so I'm a out 2" lower than stock height. I'm 5'10" YES. the seat is so much more comfortable!!

@armycopter 4 года назад

MotoCheez thanks for the quick response. I can’t wait for winter to be over so I can try the bike out properly. It’s going to be a long winter but I plan to do some of the mods you mention here to pass the time. Love your channel. I also bought the brozz because of your other videos. Thanks motocheez

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

@@armycopter good time to mod firbsure! Thank you

@SupremeLeader187 4 года назад

So many mods that’s where they get you foooook

@deltabravo1257 5 лет назад

I've owned my DRZ since 2006.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

👍👍👍

@kyjelly5524 4 года назад

Do you still Ike it? Any regrets? I’m looking at a new one. They want 7800 out the door. I think that’s a little pricy.

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

I do! It's still my favorite Japanese dual sport. 7800 is a bit pricey, I agree. Tell them you want a motocheez discount! 😁

@grayghost832 5 лет назад

This would probably be my dream single cylinder motorcycle to have. Not right now though. I'd have to probably get rid of my hawk and v star 1100. The only other thing I'd like more is to turn a street bike into a scrambler or something. Some of those parallel twins sound so beefy.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Yeah I hear you, the only thing with the street bikes off-road is theyre heavy

@grayghost832 5 лет назад

@@MotoCheez true. Weight is always a factor also.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Depends on the type of riding of course! I like trails, some are rough and even the DRZ is heavy if you drop it. The hawk250 is nice n light, but doing over landing a big bore bike would be nice!

@TheStackingNerdH 5 лет назад

One word of caution about the lowering link, puts the bike at an odd angle. I had my suspension tightened up & lowered, was totally worth it since I’m 5’4.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

You can drop the forks a bit too. Levels it out

@TheStackingNerdH 5 лет назад

MotoCheez I dropped the forks too, but mine is an SM that loves the dirt, so the squishy suspension & the geometry being off was not fun. Now it’s all set up for trail riding, but the stiffer suspension, in my opinion, makes Sumo more fun!

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Ahh, gotcha! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ca2983 5 лет назад

TheStackingNerd any tips on lowering this bike???? I am 5’6”.

@dukeofdaily2091 5 лет назад

I did the 3x3 recently and hold my beer, what a difference! But how much did you shim the needle? I added some washers on top of the stock nylon shim but I feel like it's running too rich now. Same elevation range as you but was unsure about the shimming part..

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Only one small washer, it doesn't take much

@dukeofdaily2091 5 лет назад

@@MotoCheezOk cool, thanks for the help! Keep up the awesome vids!

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

@@dukeofdaily2091 thanks!

@dirtbikeplug 4 года назад

great bikes for the money! tho the SM does come with some great Showa twin chamber 47mm forks which could be worth it for heavy off road use!

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

Not really, the front forks (and rear shock) on the SM are very stiff and lower seat height. I've tried a few, the S has more motocross soft long travel ride.

@dirtbikeplug 4 года назад

@@MotoCheez keep the s wheels and back the clickers out. you would be surprised

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

Ahh yes the bigger wheels probably do make a difference, didn't think of that

@josephpuisis7567 Год назад

Wheelies looking at a sm version right now . Nothing can be funner on two wheels unless you do it one wheel.

@andyzman4387 5 лет назад

I have a 15 tooth front, 39 rear. To me it's perfect . 75 on the freeway no prob.. great for logging roads and medium off roading.if I wanted more low end torque..just change the front sprocket..easy

@nadmenny 5 лет назад

You say that like changing the rear is hard..

@CollinMac96 6 лет назад

My 15 has a 3.2 ims 3x3 and full powerbomb system. I have no other plans on mods because it’s just good! I would have gone with a wr250r but I wanted to be a DRZ bro :)

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

👍👍🤜🤛😎

@deltabravo1257 5 лет назад

Front suspension is different on the 2001 and 2002 vs the 2003 and newer.

@kyjelly5524 4 года назад

Delta Bravo the newer ones are better or worse?

@izuksammy 5 лет назад

I had a 2012 that I bought new and put 13k on it in a year. I rode it from Nevada to Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, California, and back to Nevada again. I have an 09 now and my number 1 favorite thing is the seat concepts seat. I wish I had discovered them when I had my 12.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

👍👍 Agreed!

@joeylindblom9421 5 лет назад

You in the conneticut area? Feel like i recognize it alot i live on the mass conn corder.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Yes, I'm in CT

@chriscalabrese9099 4 года назад

I knew I recognized the roads

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

😁😁😁👍👍🔥

@guywolff 5 лет назад

Nice rides ..WHat part of CT are you in ??? Looks like you went north for some of this ..The electric line ride looked like Mass.Or even NH ... Im in Litchfeild and lot of beautiful rides ...

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I'm north of new Milford, this was an awesome place, it's closed up tight now since they redid the roads in the lines

@guywolff 5 лет назад

Very Cool ..If you see a black Triumph Street Srcambler and an old guy up at Toy Makers its me ... Please say hello ... I have a pottery shop in Bantam so stop by any time .. I have a 29 " inseam so I dont think I could ride the DRZ 400 but it is the bike I would get for our part of the world ... Have you tested the Hymalian in Kent yet .. ?? ALL THE BEST , GUy

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Nice. I'll stop when I'm up that way for sure.

@valium4016 5 лет назад

Who cares what he does and doesn't wear guys. His road rash not ours. Get over it guys.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

👍👍😁

@valium4016 5 лет назад

MotoCheez 😁👍🏻👍🏻

@chrismorin4109 4 года назад

I live in a state where wearing a helmet is an option, now we all know wearing a helmet is the ultimate safest option. I wear mine always for various reasons but it's a choice, as is riding gear !! I see a lot of comments on improper wear of it. The people that wear it know or have experienced first hand reasons that you should!! For the rest the law has to change or they have to have an eye opening experience or awakening for this to happen until this happens why preach a message to someone that doesn't want to hear it !!! Live and let live and maybe one day they get that awakening and it won't be so costly!!!

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

No helmet law here either. But I do wear it!

@tarrmarton273 5 лет назад

Did you remove the rubber boot from the front forks?

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I bought it that way, I installed the fork boots a few days later.

@oskardirlewanger6126 5 лет назад

Anyone who rides without long pants is NOT a motorcyclist or a biker,just stupid.Road rash will be your best teacher.Good luck man.

@jmdb1023 5 лет назад

Oskar Dirlewanger what the fuck do you know?

@warrenyeager5711 5 лет назад

Love your videos! What are your thoughts comparing it to your crf250l? I’m always on the fence whether I should have bought the drz over the Honda. Big difference?

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Huge, the CRF was a little disappointing to be honest....

@louiewatson9389 4 года назад

@@MotoCheez the WR250 is much better as far as 250 bikes go. That thing will whoop a drz off the line. Everyone I've heard says the crf is a huge disappointment. Even the crf450l is a disappointment from what I understand.

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

@@louiewatson9389 my WR250R is same 0 to 60 time after both modded slightly and both geared down slightly. They're real close TBH I think because the WR has 6 speed

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

@@louiewatson9389 yes the CRF I had was disappointing for sure

@kyjelly5524 4 года назад

I rented the 250l and it’s so fun. But I’m 220lbs. It’s not enough power for the mountains where I live. I got me up the mountains but it was screaming in 1st just to do it. I don’t like Reving that hard. I like to lug the bikes.

@itiswhatitis4821 4 года назад

What is this 3x3 mod thing? Can I do this to my DRZ400 E?! My carb is a 39... thank you very much! and by the way, I have a Leovince X3...is there any powerbomb for this??

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

3x3 us a 3" square hole in your airbox. Usually with a rejet like in video. I believe I saw a power bomb for these.

@MattPerry 4 года назад

The Leovince X3 is not god?

@LilManMoe 2 года назад

3:57 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Just bought a 2022 DRZ. Nice video

@MotoCheez 2 года назад

Awesome! My favorite bike of all dual sports!

@LilManMoe 2 года назад

I’ve only ridden the bike for a couple hours, I’m definitely going to invest in an aftermarket seat. Your comment about that made laugh so hard. It’s true, that seat hurts your ass 😂😂😂.

@MotoCheez 2 года назад

@@LilManMoe I also have other upgrades like aftermarket FCR39 carb that really woke it up!

@schmidtlifeproductions603 5 лет назад

Looking to buy a new dual sport since I'll be trading my Versys 300. This seems to be the best for what I want. I was nervous to buy new when the bike is 18 years old. Hopefully it's the right choice.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I felt the same way, once I rode one I fell in love! I've had dozens of bikes over the years and the DRz400 is my fav!

@void3055 3 года назад

what would be a good price for a drz400 with like 2k miles?

@MotoCheez 3 года назад

What year? They're getting over 4500 for old ones with high mileage.

@RWWRENTAL 5 лет назад

heres some money for a badazz drz400 review 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

TY TY 👍👍🔥🔥

@clarkpitts5393 3 года назад

Hellova video. Thinking about a DRZ for myself. take care,

@MotoCheez 3 года назад

I still live mine! Fav bike

@michaelhodges8312 3 года назад

I’m having a blast on my brand new 2020 400s. Gotta get one!

@clarkpitts5393 3 года назад

@@michaelhodges8312 I snagged a White 2019 in the crate. Been great so far! Take care.

@TheDrunkardHu 6 лет назад

I'm so jealous. I need to grab one of those one of these days.

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

I love it

@brady3284 5 лет назад

DO IT!

@Pyroguy410 5 лет назад

I have an ‘07 drz400sm with full FMF exhaust, a cylinder works 434 big bore kit, stage 2 hot cams (intake and exhaust), and a keihin fcr 41mm carb. It pulls harder than my buddies WR 450 lol. They make soo many mods for those bikes and they are unbelievably dependable.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I want to do the carb and cams eventually. Awesome

@Pyroguy410 5 лет назад

Yeah an fcr 39mm carb on your bike would be a night and day difference! The stock carb is too restrictive and doesn’t do the bike any justice. On the DRZ400-E models they came with better cams and a 39mm carb. If you don’t plan on changing your bore, I would just go with the E cams!

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

@@Pyroguy410 I've heard that! That's what I want to do

@thememeking8079 5 лет назад

Dude if you wanna make the drz 400 go faster, then change the chain, suspension, and shift your gears!

@mcjedwards 5 лет назад

Why would changing the suspension make you go faster

@frankcrawford416 5 лет назад

Great video! What is the hp rating on these 400's. Thanks.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Thank you! 32 horsepower @ 7,850 rpm 24 foot-pounds @ 6,750 rpm (2005 Suzuki DRZ 400 SM) Measured top speed: 94.1 mph 1/4 mile-13.66 sec. @ 88.32 mph 0-60 mph-5.45 sec. 60-0 mph-137.4 feet

@josephfoster3819 5 лет назад

@@MotoCheez man that's all ? My rmz 250 was rated around 30hp ? Why is the drz400 so weak , I mean I want one but just curious

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

It's tuned that way for longevity on the road and emissions. Add an FCR carb and you get over 10 additional hp.

@josephfoster3819 5 лет назад

@@MotoCheez ah that makes sense

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I'm doing an FCR carb this summer! 😁

@Suzuk1r1der 5 лет назад

Where do you get the black plastics and graphics kits

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

They came stock on my bike, but acerbis has the plastics and I've seen graphic kits online.

@ralphelliott9762 3 года назад

I have my DR350 going 90mph!

@robraver 5 лет назад

we got a couple of these at a dealership, I keep looking at them. I like how simple they are, having owned DR600's many years ago. What sort of price would you pay for one? we got them advertised at £5400:00 which probably isnt too bad

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

That sounds about right, they hold their value pretty good, reliable and solid built so they hold up well.

@robraver 5 лет назад

@@MotoCheez I might go see them and wave a couple of hundred less under thier nose. Both bikes have been there a very long time. Watching your vid re handguards, you can get some quite neat ones that have little flip out mirrors. Not sure where they sell from, my brother had some fitted on his KTM

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Sweet, yeah I have a set of those mirrors on my moped believe it or not lol. Nice thing about these big mirrors as you could see good on the road

@robraver 5 лет назад

@@MotoCheez true, did you ever fit a larger fuel tank? giving this bike some serious thought. Tempted with the latest Yamaha Tenere 700 but the DR is like half its price.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I didn't go with a larger tank, trying to keep it.light got the trails. I see they have a few for this bike though. The 700 must be a tank on the trails. Depends what kind of riding you're doing I guess

@JohnDoe-iu5xi 5 лет назад

I want that DRZ! I have a Honda CRF250l but man. That is a sexy looking bike. Beautiful. Definitely my next bike.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

😁😁👍 TY

@JohnnyBoy919 5 лет назад

Have you ridden a wr250r before and if so how would you compare it? I recently bought a slightly used 2015 wr250r with low miles and while i love it, I'm just wanting more power on the street. I like the low weight, 6 gears and fi though...if only they made it in a 400, 450. I heard it was more performance oriented than the other 250 in the japanese class

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Yes, the WR250 is fastest 250 dualsport I've ever ridden, but the DRZ400 is faster and a lil heavier.

@bear7933 3 года назад

Wtf was that noise the cows made 🤣

@MotoCheez 3 года назад

😆😂

@Xiferr Год назад

i have a drz400e and it feels very unstable at speed, any help?

@MotoCheez Год назад

Check swingarm bushings and wheel bearings? Rear wheel alignment? Tire pressure and tires good?

@Xiferr Год назад

@@MotoCheez its on dirtbike tires not DOT so id have to assume tires could be a factor. but ill check other things .

@Xiferr Год назад

@@MotoCheez checked all of them except rear wheel alignment. the lines on the chain adjusters were identical so im assuming its okay. im thinking maybe its tires. my tires have a few knobbies about to come off in the front tire

@MotoCheez Год назад

Could be it!

@ohot0 3 года назад

I think the cat needs more recognition and maybe a drz.

@MotoCheez 3 года назад

She went out one day and never came back, been over a year ..

@Optimiist 5 лет назад

this vid is mad close to me. Im buying this bike in a week come ride with me ahaha ma ct border lmao

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Awesome. We up that way a few times a year

@feo2229 4 года назад

Engine guards are a must!.....but body guards, not so much

@SoutheastHVAC 6 лет назад

I didn’t even know they still even made dirt bikes with carbs anymore

@MotoCheez 6 лет назад

Ashton Lanier you'd think EPA would have gotten them all!

@Mark-ch3gu 5 лет назад

DRZ grandfathered in so they don't have to meet current EPA regs. Also, they can't really do any other updates to the bike, otherwise they'd have to go thru the long and expensive re-certfication process as a new bike. That's why it's unlikely you'll ever see a DRZ upgrade of any kind.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Ahh. That makes sense, good ole NHSTA.

@douglasmilburn3875 5 лет назад

Had to stop watching when I saw the cat.... I mean, video was fine, but it was over so... like I had to stop watching it. Lol ride safe man

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

😄👍👍👍 thanks

@mehranfreeman6192 5 лет назад

You are going to change my mind about Honda cfr250l

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

😁😁😁

@concernedcanadian8460 5 лет назад

crf250l is a good beginners bike. Wr250r or drz400 are way more bike.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Agreed! Ktms badass too

@mogulin_da_skies7516 5 лет назад

For someone who has rode motorcycles but not dirt bikes , should I start on a 250 or will I get bored quick ? Trying to decided on the 400 or the 250 l

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

@@mogulin_da_skies7516 it really depends on what type of riding you want to do. A light 250 is awesome on the trails, I have over 10 bikes and my DRZ is fun, but it's a different type of riding, faster, jumps etc. If you like trails a 250 is fun!

@JohnSmith-jb8rb 5 лет назад

I can't decide between the S or SM

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I like the S because it's such a soft ride, but it is taller. If you plan on offroading, a bit, I'd say S.

@JohnSmith-jb8rb 5 лет назад

Thanks for the reply. I'd love to become a better rider off road to be a better one on.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Do it, it's a lot of fun!

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

depends on whAt you'll be primarily doing IMO. If off-road, get the S. It has softer suspension and is higher. SM if you're on road mostly.

@cco8897 4 года назад

Would love to see some klr650 content 😉

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

If I had one, I would 😃. Someday...

@chuckfinley3152 6 лет назад

Look for the crosstraining enduro vid of them on a dr650, they ride that pig like trials bike ha ha

@blownbelttv7231 5 лет назад

We got some Drz vids on our blown belt channel, check em

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Kk, will do!

@larryperez6828 4 года назад

Wrong about the DR650 counter balancer. In 96 through current model it is gear driven.

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

Didn't realize it was that long ago

@larryperez6828 4 года назад

@@MotoCheez time flies when you are having fun, on motorcycles.

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

@@larryperez6828 haha. I guess so! Been riding over 40 years 😁😁😂🤣

@jacobmurray3621 5 лет назад

They did upgrade the suspension in 2002

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

👍 I didn't know that

@STIPOWER97 5 лет назад

i wonder how reliable those ACT gears are

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

From what I've heard, very

@iggy3206 5 лет назад

I have a set in mine and they haven't failed me

@Kaegis 4 года назад

Stage 1: FCR39 carb with 3x3 mod and JD Jet kit. Stage 2: As above plus Athena 440 bigore kit. Stage 3: As above plus Hotrods +4 stroker crank and dyno tune.

@MattPerry 4 года назад

Stage 4: Buy a RMX 450

@marcochavanne 5 лет назад

ACT gears are a game changer

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

I've heard. May have to do it

@justg5316 4 года назад

These two bikes look normal to me I'm not understanding the same bikes with smaller Wheels or why I'm even seeing them with the smaller Wheels

@MotoCheez 4 года назад

Usually the smaller wheels are more for the road, like supermoto

@justg5316 4 года назад

@@MotoCheez ahh not that it's a different bike but you can get it both ways

@BritishBikerPhilippines 5 лет назад

Great review brother. Been writing to Suzuki Philippines begging them to bring this in lol, they don't listen. Oh ignore the pansies talking about your riding gear, bunch of tossers bro

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Thanks!! Did they say why they're not going to bring these in?

@jf9669 5 лет назад

This bike is not selling anymore in spain since 2006, all used models are very demanded. Please Suzuki... send back us this jewel again¡¡¡ There is thounsands of bikers with hunger of easy offroad after have payed 22.000 € for his 1200 gs.

@MotoCheez 5 лет назад

Is it because it's carburetor? What's the reason?