Dzr 400

Originally Posted by rictus01

As Ness said I went for the 404DS. mainly for the weight as I was still getting to grips with the knee weakness.

in standard guise


after a bit of playing




although a great fun bike (imagine a bmx with an engine), it has some serious limitations as all these bikes do, it would be a pain as an only bike; but definitely a worthwhile experience to own and run.

Cheers Mark.

Please tell me you have put that lovely CCM back to standard! ('cept the zorst of course)

I would defo rate one of those over a DRZ, a bit lighter with WP sussies with the added bonus of the reliability of the DRZ motor. Usually comes with both MX + SM wheels too. (hence the 'dual sport' name)

I should be recommending a KTM here but i wont. Too many people own them as it is!

[rictus01]

No I haven't, although it'd be easy to bolt them back on, however the standard headlight is stupidly small and the current one twice the size, the light bar is useful for night stuff as well, all a question of taste, I like the black & white, and being my bike is why it's on there.

FYI the engine isn't exactly the same as the DRZ, it's the 400E version and has a larger carb, not spo much for top end, but it does give a useful extra mid-range punch.

Originally Posted by rictus01

FYI the engine isn't exactly the same as the DRZ, it's the 400E version and has a larger carb, not spo much for top end, but it does give a useful extra mid-range punch.

I know all the differences between the two but they still have the same motor

I can however agree on the lighting being 'functional' rather than cosmetic. Most MX orientated bikes have the lighting of a candle for some reason, prolly to save weight. I dont ride at night anyways coz im scared of the dark

[rictus01]

you could also say the same for a hornet/CBR or Fazer/R6, same engine , but not EXACTLY the same, and a whole different feel....

They're OK s'pose. Bit outclassed by the XT600E tho' tbh

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

They're OK s'pose. Bit outclassed by the XT600E tho' tbh but still not as good as a KTM

true.

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

They're OK s'pose. Bit outclassed by the XT600E tho' tbh

well I suppose the extra 50kg stops it getting blown over .........

Originally Posted by rictus01

well I suppose the extra 50kg stops it getting blown over .........

More like 20 kilos, but mine's on a diet.

[rictus01]

53 hp/ 119kg v 45hp/ 156kg.

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

More like 20 kilos, but mine's on a diet.

Originally Posted by rictus01

53 hp/ 119kg v 45hp/ 156kg.

Maybe Ralphs cut his leg off to help with the weight loss...