In short:Suzuki has cut to the chase and given us a road-oriented version of their wicked little DR-Z400. Good work! Pros:Suzuki has cut to the chase and given us a road-oriented version of their wicked little DR-Z400. Good work! Cons:Suzuki has cut

In short:If you have an interest in trail riding and want a do it all commuter try the DR-Z Pros:If you have an interest in trail riding and want a do it all commuter try the DR-Z Cons:If you have an interest in trail riding and want a do it all

Engine capacity: 67cc Weight: 55kg Seat height: 560mm Fuel capacity: 3.0L

Price new: 1849 Engine capacity: 124cc Weight: 89kg Seat height: 805mm Fuel capacity: 4.8L

.The varied off-road course consisted of whoops, sand dunes and some fast gravel roads. None of these proved a big problem for the DS although both high and low speed stability didn't feel as good as DR-Z Suzukis I've ridden at the Mallory Park off-road centre

in a higher gear, and the whole thing has a more civilised, user-friendly air. And joy of joys - it comes with an electric start! Thank you, Honda, thank you.If you're looking to move up from a capable trail bike like Suzuki's DR-Z400, the CRF450X

-tracking’s about. If you haven’t, shame on you. Until then look at flat-track as big lads’ speedway with more danger and pain. The motor’s a 400cc Suzuki single (same as in the DR-Z400) and with fairly low gearing this gives it the same aggressive point

get a very aggressive bike."It's a really strong motor," Jim went on, "and pulls hard from low down with a typical, precise enduro gearbox, but riding it for more than an hour? No thanks." And with that he rested his lid on the DRZ's softer seat

fashion becomes recognised by the masses it inevitably gets diluted. The supermotos around today such as the Suzuki DR-Z400SM, Yamaha XT660X and Honda FMX650 are a distant shadow of the converted CR500s of yesteryear. Which is where KTM could always