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The DRZ400 was ‘the’ bike I wanted having assumed DR350’s weren’t possible to find in good condition. Plan was a DRZ400SM, so all the roadworthy with USD forks, and much easier to put S-range enduro wheelsets onto.
I believe the SM is the only model that makes this wheel swap easy, where the other versions require risers/spacer/caliper/disc swaps and improper speedo stuff.
Met a nice guy today who landed in the country yesterday, grabbed an Africa Twin immediately got some cowshit on it, and will by now have reached Wales to meet his cousin before they tour across the continent via lots of TET.
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I lurve the 1198s. Batshit engine, dry clutch noise, trellis frame. Say no more.
However, if you've not experienced the joy of dirt...it's choice. Completely reinvigorated my interest in bikes a few years ago.
How about go for the sensible option and lift a mint 1098s and a DRZ400? Package deal.
I'll say the DRZ400 is one of the sweetest handling and competent all rounders off road you can find. Bomb proof and responds well to tuning. E-start too, which is a huge plus when you've fallen off a dozen times and are getting tired.