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Some Pro’s and Con’s in Standard Form:

Pro’s

  • Proven reliability.  The DR-Z400-E is just one of those bikes that given a respectable level of tender loving care, just keeps churning through whatever you point it at.  It’s an important ingredient when you are traveling days between next seeing civilisation.   
  • Point and Shoot.  The strong delivery of well-placed power from low to mid-range with a level of torque that instills confidence, finds the DR-Z400-E with tractor like characteristics comfortably up most challenging inclines, often awaiting its rivals multi attempts.  
  • Electric Start.
  • 398cc displacement, DOHC and liquid cooled.  
  • Showa rear oil damped coil spring shock with high and low speed compression adjustment.
  • Showa 49mm fully adjustable front forks.
  • 100% street legal and learner approved.

Con’s

  • Approximately 138Kg wet weight in standard form makes the DR-Z400-E a heavy bike to manipulate if comparing to some of today’s single purpose machines. 
  • The suspension is said to be designed for a rider of approximately 73Kg.  Subsequently for heavier set riders spring upgrades become desirable. 
  • An approximate 935mm Seat Height can make the DR-Z a tall mount in standard form, whilst handlebar height is too low for most off-road riders when in the standing position.
  • A sixth gear would be much enjoyed by those using the DR-Z to commute or undertaking long fast stretches.
  • Standard side stand inhibitor switch can be impractical off-road.
  • Exhaust system reported by many owners to be impractically loud. 
  • Plenty of exposed engine casing for off-road obstacles to impact.