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DRZ's are powerful enough after a few mods, FCR, exhaust and E cams make a world of difference and get you around 42bhp, that's a 25% gain in power without effecting reliability or fuel economy High mileage for me would be 16k+, I managed to find on with 700 miles on it, now closing in on 10k so I know the full history of the bike which is nice to know. My mate has 44k on his, well the frame, it's had a few engine rebuilds but he rides like a lunatic and is always tinkering on, currently is running a 462cc big bore/stroker kit, putting out something like 55bhp at our last dyno day, semi reliable I'd say at this stage of tune, frequent oil changes are important when you're nearly doubling the stock BHP, as the gearbox starts to become a weak point on these, can't really complain. I got rid of my 690 to keep the DRZ, the simplicity and reliability makes a world of difference to me. I've got a set of off road wheels but had yet to use them, I've used me supercorsa tyres off road loads of times, long as it's reasonably dry you can potter about ok ____________________ KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM |
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Irn-Bru wrote: | DRZ's are powerful enough after a few mods, FCR, exhaust and E cams make a world of difference and get you around 42bhp, that's a 25% gain in power without effecting reliability or fuel economy High mileage for me would be 16k+, I managed to find on with 700 miles on it, now closing in on 10k so I know the full history of the bike which is nice to know. My mate has 44k on his, well the frame, it's had a few engine rebuilds but he rides like a lunatic and is always tinkering on, currently is running a 462cc big bore/stroker kit, putting out something like 55bhp at our last dyno day, semi reliable I'd say at this stage of tune, frequent oil changes are important when you're nearly doubling the stock BHP, as the gearbox starts to become a weak point on these, can't really complain. I got rid of my 690 to keep the DRZ, the simplicity and reliability makes a world of difference to me. I've got a set of off road wheels but had yet to use them, I've used me supercorsa tyres off road loads of times, long as it's reasonably dry you can potter about ok |
Good to hear! You talking about an S model with those power increases I take it? |
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I think the rear suspension is the same, front is different to my SM. The rear will be set up for a 60KG Japanese man, so in my case a much, much stiffer spring was required, and jack up links Suzuki have been making them from 2000ish to now (2008 in Europe) and changed very little other than stickers and colours, it's hilarious actually but I do appreciate the fact they're still made in Japan, still very well built but the hardcore fans would really like an FI version with 6 gears and a bit more power but they are not remotely interested anymore me thinks, they make enough ticking over selling to the US and Australia. ____________________ KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM |
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Being old skool I love my TTR250, Im about 85KG so a little lighter, but I have no issues with it dragging me threw mud, I carry tools etc, so I bet with my gear and stuff its lugging a good 100Kgs,
Its got a 6 speed box, which is a god send on road section, and depending on model most come with electric start and a kick start,
Electric again is a god send in crappy mud, when kicking it would be a PITA,
Very cheap and simple to maintain, air cooled so no rads to pop on branches, or if you have an off,
I know most will laugh and point, but its a solid work horse, that does a job and puts a smile on ya face, and is nimble,
If you dont trash it they hold decent resale money, so its a easy way to try, no gamble.
Dont expect anymore than 70 mph on the road(standard sprockets). |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 357 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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