Suzuki DR-Z250 reviews

I have a K6 DRZ 250. At 210 lb, I found it necessary to change the front sprocket back a tooth as the lower gears were not all that usuable, thus needing to be ridden in 1st and second a lot, as the subsequent gears were a bit tall for hill climbing. 6th gear is still a bit of a waste. Before changing the drive sprocket, boat pulls about 135 km/h. This is my first trailbike I have owned and not sure if that's quick. I think the best thing I did was remove the original tires and fit some good brigstone knobbys with rim locks. These are a must (found out the hard way). Suspension needs a tweak as a bigger rider as bike tends to bottom out a bit. I chose the Suzi over a number of other brands due to renowned reliability and lower seat height. Bike has had a persistent carby problem from new, refuses to idle, and idles erratically. I believe this is isolated, local dealer is working on it. You don't need a loud bike to have a good day. The Suzi is quiet and pretty comfortable to settle in and ride for the day. It pulls well with smaller riders on it in std form but, if you enjoy a good meal, change the sprocket. Show less

Quick enough to keep ahead of the cagers, cruises at 75 on the freeway without complaints, goes around corners like it's on rails, stops on a dime, laughs at curbs, puts a smile on my face everytime I ride it, and does this all while getting 50-55mpg. Oh yeah, I can't break it. What's not to like? Show less

The Suzuki DRZ 250 is a good reliable bike. It has a lot of torque if you use it right. The only bad thing about it is its weight. It's heavy for me only becasue I weigh 45 kilos. I like my bike and it will probably last me for a couple of years. Show less

Anyone who has ridden one of these on the street will know what I'm talking about. I come from a motocross/enduro background and this bike will not disappoint you. I have taken it on 70 mile enduro trail rides keeping up with a Raptor 700 quad and passing was no problem. I rip up city streets on it and my superbike friends look good in the square mirrors; just stay away from long straight aways. I sold my FZR600 to get a supermoto so the stock set up was a little lacking. But once I put exhaust and a new carb on, it really woke up. So, if you are looking to buy one plan on about a grand in upgrades and your bike will rip. Top speed a little over 100 mph. Good luck keeping the front tire on the ground. Show less

Overall, this a great bike for a weekend rider or a serious racer. It has enough horsepower to run stock against other modified bikes. Although I wish the bike were a little lighter and the seat sat lower, it is easily maneuvered in tough situations whether on the track or in the air. Show less

Well, the Suzuki RMZ is one amazing bike that has tons of torque. What I mean when I say it has tons of torque is that it has tons in every gear! If you acccelerate pretty good, you'll be kicking up dirt across the yard. It is extremely fast and accelerates like a monster and is very loud. It can be heard over a half mile away! The cops stopped me the first day I rode it on the road but they let me go. Most power is low to mid range and is overall a blast to ride and is way faster than any two stoke out there, trust me, I've raced them. Show less

This is the first bike I have ever owned and hands down, it's too much fun to ride. I have never had any problems with my bike and after 16,000 miles, it still runs as strong as it did from day 1. It may not be the most comfortable motorcycle to ride for long distances, but it will take you there with no problems. Show less

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. Show less

I have nearly 10,000 miles of riding in one year, so I consider myself still in the growing stages. I had sport tourers and a Ninja before my DRZ. Had to get the weight off my wrists, so I opted for the SM since I knew I wouldn't be doing any off roading. This bike is perma-grin..make sure you have good looking teeth, because that's all you will be doing...smiling ear to ear. The bike is very light, and you can flick it in a corner with so much ease that you have to adjust so you don't take it too sharp. It eats twisties for lunch and splitting traffic is actually fun. Vibration is slightly harsh in the upper rpm, but that's what you get with a thumper. Torque is excellent and in stock form can pull your hands off the bars if you're not aware. Installing a jet ket from what I hear makes this thing even crazier. The fun factor is so high, you won't even notice the seat.. until you get off. Bike is very easy to maintain. No fairings to yank on to change the oil/easy to peek at for minor inspections. Average about 50 or so mpg, so at 85 miles your clicking to reserve. Digital display is great and has some good features. Suspension is very adjustable. Expect the rear tire to last about 3 to 4,000 miles. Less if you ride it really hard. Bike will do 80mph, maybe more but I don't push it faster. This makes a good beginners bike too if you're tall enough. Sure, I like the looks and power of a good sport bike, but in the real world of function and fun, the DRZSM broke the mold. Show less

Very easy and simple. Not fast, not light, but everything works great and very fun to ride. Put on FMF pipe, jet kit, opened up air box, faster now, but still slow (did I mention that it is extremely fun). Show less