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Okay I'm sold, DR-Z400E it is. I very much doubt it, but the only other way some Big Red enters the garage is if I found a XR600R at a reasonably price. Like I say can't see that happening, and I'd probably loose both legs after a fortnight, but damn it'd be worth it.
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If you find a DR350SE come up local, give it a serious consideration. It’s half the cost of the DRZ when the price is right, and cheaper to do the mods if you so wish. Similar to the DRZ, the trail version has pumper carb as standard, but lots of dual sport versions have been converted - saves around £300 and a few hours.
The standard DRZ tank is super tiny, be prepared to replace with a larger one. Mechanic has one that has been pieced back together over a few years, and he moaned it runs empty after a couple of short commutes.
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You’ll love it!
The guy that I bought my XR off still had one of their old 600 Baja race bikes with all the XRS Only race kit on it - heads the lot. It was a really cool old thing. He said they used to get absolutely creamed by the KX500s though. Hence the arrival of the 650R - developed specifically for Baja. Cool story.
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Jung
I love Big Red too but the XR400 is not their finest. Never ridden one on tarmac but it was not much fun off road. Slow turning, sort of top heavy and a pain to start. Vibes too.
I think those #s are for the DRZS - the E has more compression, bigger cam and the pumper carb as stock. It’s definitely the one to get - way more pep than the S / SM models.
E Start is such a bonus for off roading. I wouldn’t buy another bike without it unless it was a two stroke.
Trying to boot a hot, four stroke single for the nth time when you’re hot, arm pumped, leg pumped and generally blowing is the frigging pits.