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Reviewed on December 20, 2006
I've had my 07' DRZ400SM for about 2 days and have put around 100 miles on it. I'm trying the 'ride it hard' break in method, with my first oil change at 20 miles and my next one at 150. I'll keep you guys updated on how it breaks in. My last bike was an 03' SV1000S, which, in my humble...
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I've had my 07' DRZ400SM for about 2 days and have put around 100 miles on it. I'm trying the 'ride it hard' break in method, with my first oil change at 20 miles and my next one at 150. I'll keep you guys updated on how it breaks in. My last bike was an 03' SV1000S, which, in my humble opinion, is one of the best streetbikes on the market right now. I'm pretty much a sportbike guy, but I'm having a lot of fun with this bike. I was debating on getting the DRZ400SM new or buying a 600F4I with 8k miles. They were about the same price but I wanted to develop some new riding skills so I thought the DRZ would be a better choice...so far, I'm happy. It has pretty good squirt out of the corners and it will definitely bring out your inner hooligan. It turns and stops really well. It is definitely a very agile bike around town. Not much will be able to keep up in urban areas. It is much easier to carry a lot of corner speed around town and in tight turns. Plus, intersections have some of the worst traction and potholes, but the little DRZ just eats it up and you can rip through the turn at a speed you would never even consider on a sportbike. yYou will probably be getting some pretty silly ideas just riding around as you see curbs, railroad tracks, and golf courses. For you SM guys that are interested in backing it in, well I'm definitely not a pro at it. But, I've had no problems getting the rear loose in 1st and 2nd under heavy braking. So, as my skill increases with the entry slide, I think the DRZ will be right there with me. This bike is a lot of fun sliding around town and stuff. Only managed to pull up the front in 1st right now. don't know if I could do it in 2nd without a rejet. So I think Suzuki has made a great bike that would not be intimidating for a beginner. I also think it will provide a more experienced rider with some new challenges in cornering and braking. The bike seems to respond well as you push it harder. So Suzuki, the next step is to create the TL/SV/DL1000-SM. Put that great 90deg 998cc twin in a supermoto package. that's a no brainer.
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