Max Torque. Multi-plate, wet. Final Drive. Primary Reduction. Final Reduction. Gear Ratio. Gearshift Pattern. Left operated return system 1 - N - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5.
Semi-double cradle. Front Suspension. Front Wheel Travel. Rear Suspension. Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, position compression and position rebound damping adjustability.
Rear Wheel Travel. Front Brakes. Single mm disc 2 piston caliper. Rear Brakes. Single mm disc 1 piston caliper. Front Tyre. Rear Tyre. Caster Angle:. Seat Height. Ground Clearance. Dry Weight. Wet Weight. Fuel Capacity. Your wife will thank you for it. The dl has a comfortable seat for both rider and pillion, leaving you with enough space for luggage. If you end up worrying about top end power, with all the added weight you could consider its bigger brother the dl Hi , I thing that both of this two bikes are to small for you.
Seat of the xr is more comfy but this is a bike for one person. Drz seat is much harder than XR. For You two the better bike will be something like old yamaha tenere or honda africa twin or maybe newer bmw fgs. If you wont more extreme riding you should concider honda xr or xr , but you must prepare those bikes for two person, and they be less comfortable than tenere and AT.
A 20 ltr tank and extra luggage space, I can roam all day long………….. So you have the best of both worlds, kick and electric start. Did you compare the drze or the drzs?
Very different machines! Do they even have a adjustment for rebound? Hi Jay — thanks for the feedback. As with the suspension, which bike you prefer can be very personal. So have you owned both? Keep enjoying the trails. Great article! There is a lot of value in Reliability. Just saying!! Thanks Chad. The XR can still cut it! I guess the closest to what you are suggesting is the CRFL which is a true trail bike and cheap to buy and maintain — one reason why we will be using them in Cambodia alongside KLXs.
As for a return to air-cooled , that ship has probably sailed thanks to emission regulations. I completely agree with you Chad Smith. I live in Washington state and ride a DR Much lighter than the and almost as much power. I love air cooled bikes for their simplicity, reliability and good looks.
A rider would be wishing he had a It was a good write. Each bike has their own strengthens and weaknesses. I chose the DRZS because it comes dual sported. Ive had one radiator pierced by a stick 22 miles from home in the mountains of West Virginia.
It went into the guard and was luckily a small leak. Only dripping on the exhaust was my warning to head for home. On both many miles and smiles! The DR was brilliant, ultra reliable and took massive abuse for the 9 years I rode it on the trails. I reluctantly sold it following an injury to my ankle.
However I must admit to looking at purchasing a XR due to its simple design and fantastic reputation, although on this occasion I will most likely stick with my latest DRZ. You really love those big thumpers Chris! I had a XLRR…. Sounds like the DRZ is a god choice for you Pierre. Maybe come on one of our tours and try a WRF! I ride it to work everyday on the street in socal, and i take it to baja and prerun. I can go out my driveway, 20 miles down El Toro road, and then straight up Saddleback mountain,.
From sand to asphalt to snow, and in one day. I got a speeding ticket the other day the sheriff said he laserd me at 76 mph. Gets like mpg. I put a wiseco and a mikuni36 pumper in it, it starts first kick everytime. I leave it outside in the salt air of socal and it still looks and runs great.
There is no E-start, but it cranks over easily and reliably. The five-speed trans is good for a little more than 70 mph, but first will save your butt in the tightest trail predicaments. The suspension is plush with decent travel, but again, judged as a trailbike, not a race bike. If you could find a slimy, awful, technical race where survival was more important than speed, the XR would still be a weapon. The seat is the best in this test by a wide margin.
Firm enough but still a great place to sit for long distances. All of the control efforts are reasonable, and the XR requires minimal care to provide many years of service. The handling is very nimble with tight steering, yet the bike is comfortable in fifth gear as well.
Stay away from deep whoops if you can, though, and watch the toes in rocks. Test riders rated this bike highly as a trail companion. The fact that the XR remains a barrel of fun to ride, is undeniably state legal, has a great warranty and is reasonably priced keeps it a viable choice even in this group.
Joined Dec 26, Messages 19, Likes 0. I think moderate additional displacement with a good exhaust and some head work make for the best combination. The stock head pipes leave a bit to be desired for flow especially before the welds being cleaned up. Joined Feb 16, Messages 2, Likes 0. Patman Pantless Wonder Jul 25, Sure, that would be interesting to see. Jul 26, That would be awsome!! My friend Dyno Dale is waylaid via team suzuki DT fuel injection work.
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