I have a 08 Drz sm. I love it! I love my 10r, but if I could have only 1 bike, it would be a tough choice. You won't regret it!Alright, Im highly debating the plunge and buying at DRZ400 motard. Not getting rid of the 10, just wanting something to screw off on and have some fun. Anyoen ahve one? Opinions?
Yeah maintenance is good for the drz. I almost traded the r1 for a 09 yz450f motarded out but that's one thing I don't want to worry about either, maintenance.I thought about doing a WR450 and motarding it out but I dont want tthe increased maintence, getting 60hp would be nice but for what I doing the DRZ should get it. All I want to do is wheelie and stoppie without worring about plastic bodywork, and occassinally hop a curb or some stairs. It'll still hit 80 with my 225lbs on it.
Rumor is its pretty much tighten chain, clean air filter and change oil type of machine.
Alright, Im highly debating the plunge and buying at DRZ400 motard. Not getting rid of the 10, just wanting something to screw off on and have some fun. Anyoen ahve one? Opinions?
The 05 to 09 DRZ sm is the same, short of graphics. The 08 did come with renthal fat bars which is nice. Drz has a built proof engine on it, very reliable. They are underpowered stock, but with just a little tweaking, you can run with any of the higher price motards. I just did a track day a few weeks ago and there was a few of the ktm's and Husky's, along with some sportbikes in my class. I had no trouble keeping up, or passing them. The DRZ is the best Motard you can by for the street! IMHO.anything i need to look out for when buying a DRZ? any year better than the next? common issues? i'll be buying used
Yeah, I'd be looking at 450smr's or 510smr's. I used to really like the ape's, but I've heard both the 4.5 and 5.5 are notorious for losing top-ends. The Husky's seem to be the most durable for the power output, but keep in mind the maintenance difference. There's a reason Kawi, Honda, Yama, and Zook won't offer a sweer 450 supermoto - they'll be constantly turning down warranty claims for lack of proper maintenance, and owners will be swearing off the entire brand even though they were in the wrong.The DRZ is a great little city or track bike(fun). Under powered,, YES. Uncomfortable,,,YES , as are 90% of the SM's(rock hard tiny seats). Competitive,,, NO (not in stock form) There are some decent deals on the Husky 510SMR, which happens to be street legal in most states. I havent had any problems with mine,,,, yet
They were selling NEW 2008 510 SMR's in Vancouver this fall for just over $6800
how did you drop 30 lbs? I'm sure it works well on a tight track, but on the street one would welcome the additional power and better suspension.Most of the guys that don't like the DRZ, haven't spent much time on one that has been massaged. My underpowered over weight (305 wet) DRZ will keep up with your high dollar ktm and husky all day long! You can also get parts for the DRZ.