Friend for my Tenere.

[TenRider]

Got myself a DRZ400E so my Tenere wouldn't feel so alone. The perfect couple each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Had an absolute blast on the DRZ going through the Otways. Nothing the big 10 wouldn't of handled but in 40 degree heat it was nice to have a bike less then half the weight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIoIJqkpfKs

 

[trikepilot]

Congrats!!! The DRZ400S is a great bike and a near perfect complement to the SuperTen.

As awesome as the SuperTen is, there are times where a little bike not only makes life easier but more fun as well?

 

[Checkswrecks]

Congrats and the scenery in the video is beautiful! Ocean, two-lane, bike - What's not to like?


Curious what drew you to Dr. Z over the WR250R or any other light dual sport?

 

[snakebitten]

For me, it was because I already had the DRZ-E before I got my pdp-S10.

I need to get it outta the barn and clean the carb and pop a battery in it. I agree it is far easier to ride off-road. Not sure why that doesn't have more influence on me.

Great bike though. Sweet motor with that pumper carb.

 

[TenRider]

Congrats and the scenery in the video is beautiful! Ocean, two-lane, bike - What's not to like?


Curious what drew you to Dr. Z over the WR250R or any other light dual sport?

The WR had better gear ratios and quality components but it more expensive. I wanted something low cost. There is also massive following for the DZR E in Australia heaps of after market parts. I also found that the DRZ has potential to be so much more with a few tweaks. The WR is a fantastic machine but I have seen my mate ring the neck out of his CRF250L so much so that he put a 305 big bore kit in. It made think about going a slightly larger bore.

 

[trikepilot]

"wringing the neck" is a nice way to put it with the WRR. I rode my partners DRZ400 several times when I was making the decision between the WR and the DRZ. There is definitely more grunt there with the bigger bore and more horses. In the end, it was the fuel injection (I hate fiddling with carbs) and the 6th gear that pushed me over the edge to the WRR. But i still liek that DRZ. To be honest, I am sure someone way more talented than I could see a tangible difference, but after riding off-trail in the dirt with my buddy the way we normally ride - I see little to no difference between the two. We keep up with each other just fine - albeit I am likely running higher RPMs than the DRZ. But once back on the tarmac, the DRZ has more legs for sure.

Enjoy the little bike!! I find that the addition of a little bike has been an invaluable tool in helping me develop and hone dirt skills that I can then transfer to the SuperTen.

 

[TenRider]

Enjoy the little bike!! I find that the addition of a little bike has been an invaluable tool in helping me develop and hone dirt skills that I can then transfer to the SuperTen.

True, its a little strange getting off the DRZ and onto the Super 10 takes a few Km to get use to it again.