[Tattooed1]

Hello all, first post here and am a sportbike rider who's ready to convert (within the next week or 2) to motards. I currently own a '96ZX7R but got bitten by the motard bug after going out to a track weekend and watchin the motards.
I currently have a line on a 2001 DR400E already fully motarded but I ride the hwy 5 days a week to work (1/2 hour each way) and am worried that the abuse of hwy riding (120km/h) might kill the 400 over time so I am wondering if I should go into a 650 (2000-2001). I don't plan on racing competetively but would like to be able to stay close to the pack when I go out on the track for fun. I'm also worried about the lack of motard parts available for the 650. Also if it helps I am an experienced rider (off and on for 17yrs) and I'm 6'3" 205lbs. What should I do?

 

[Sai Werd]

I have a 97 DR650 (which I love), but my friend's DRZ400 is just as fast if not almost faster. It doesn't feel as torquey, but is definitely as quick and is about 50lbs lighter. If you are thinking about going to the track, I'd buy a DRZ. Plus you can actually find parts. The 650 is the red-headed stepchild of the aftermarket world. :hammer:

As far as the highway speeds, just change your gearing and you should be fine.

BTW, if the power isn't enough for you, you could always get the Yosh 450 kit!!!

Good luck. If you have any other questions let me know. Happy to help.

 

[Astroman]

DRZ all the way. DR650 is a nice bike but suzuki havent updated in years (could be from the mid 90s propably)

DRZ is more aggresive and that's a Supepermoto.

Maybe suzuki should come out with a FMXed Version of the DR650 but i think it will be a bad idea having two SM bikes on their lineup.

 

[98941]

i have a drz,, my friend has the dr650.
the dr is the better streetbike/commuter. more comfy and
more weight,, a more substantial commuter.
low-tech engine means longetivity.
the torquey motor won't mind lugging along,,
wheras the drz wants to be zippin and revvin,,
slicin' and dicin' !!!

 

[KB1]

Have the KLX (green DRZ), I ride it to work every day (used to be a 50 mile loop), have the MT 440 kit and no rides great. I can jump on the freeway or take a windy goat trail. I love the versatility of the bike. Get a DRZ and rip it up. Enjoy.

 

[YZINGERR]

get a tarded DRZ, I have a DR650, and they are pigs! 1996-2005 DR650s are all the same!