Great bike perfect for what you want, bullet proof motor, good new price, you can't go wrong....

They're perfect bikes for the riding your looking to do.  They've got great speed and you get the joy of riding a dirtbike on the road.

Good choice.

The motard version looks like fun too

cheers
Surly

I bought one of the first ones that came into the country years ago and then sold it to a mate that still has it. Only issue with the early models was cam chains/tensioners were a bit flimsy. Later models were corrected and I havent heard a bad thing since.

I just recently picked up a brand new 09 model DRZ400 as they had them for a ridiculous price at Peter Stevens in Adelaide. With the help of my contact inside, I got it for $7,600 ride away with 12 months rego. Suzuki had a bit of a sale bonus on them last month and I don't think there are any left with that incentive.

For the first 4 months of this year the DRZ400 is the best selling enduro bike on the Aussie market, so you are not alone in thinking this bike is a good one. But, price alone would have helped those sales figures. if you buy one make sure the dealer de-restricts it with the air box mod and the re-jet and muffler de-restriction.

I also have a B&B bashplate, radiator gaurds, pro-taper quad bars, bark busters & a rear fender eleminator.

Thet really are great value for the money, and if you are after a new one, I can see if my contact can arrange a special price.

Regards Bob

Here's some pics of the mods most DRZ riders do to there bikes;

Rear fender replacement bracket with LED shorty indicators (saves about 5Kg in weight) $150

 

Higher bend bars (I use Pro-Taper ATV bend with risers, I'm 6'3") Barkbusters, Gel grips.

 

Radiator gaurds, Bash plate, case savers, and light weight mirrors.

 

Case savers are a must ($95 on E-Bay) as only a light lay down will punch a hole in the cases and your riding day is over