Suzuki Dr-z 400sm Review
"The best urban canyon tool that refuses to ever quit."
Used Buyer Review
The DRZ400SM is one of those bikes that refuses to die, and that's exactly why you should consider one. Suzuki built these things like tanks — the 400cc thumper engine is virtually bulletproof if it's been maintained, and finding one with 30,000 miles that still rips is genuinely common. Check the carb jets (previous owners love to mess with jetting and forget to mention it), inspect the rear subframe for cracks from wheelie-happy idiots, and peek at the fork seals. They're notorious for weeping. Be realistic about what you're getting though. Highway cruising above 70mph turns into a vibrating misery session, and the stock suspension is firmly aimed at someone lighter than most adults. Budget for a respring if you're over 180lbs. The supermoto wheels are a joy in town and on canyon sweepers, but this isn't a sportbike — it's a precision tool for specific riding. Owned right, they're nearly unbreakable. Thrashed and neglected, they'll still probably run.
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You regularly need highway touring capability
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