That fact makes it a little long in the tooth in this crowd; nevertheless, the XR remains a slim, nimble bike with outstanding steering, proven reliability and affordability, no pesky radiators to squish and all the equipment needed to be legal anywhere, anytime. It meets the federal standards for an off-road bike as well as California standards for off-road registration the state's green sticker. You can't avoid the fact that the XR is down on peak power.
For any logical trail use aside from sand hillclimbs, though, the XR churns out plenty of power, and what it makes is very good. The engine pulls strongly down low, has a solid midrange and revs well for a mildly tuned air-cooled bike. There is no E-start, but it cranks over easily and reliably. The five-speed trans is good for a little more than 70 mph, but first will save your butt in the tightest trail predicaments. The suspension is plush with decent travel, but again, judged as a trailbike, not a race bike.
If you could find a slimy, awful, technical race where survival was more important than speed, the XR would still be a weapon. The seat is the best in this test by a wide margin. Firm enough but still a great place to sit for long distances. All of the control efforts are reasonable, and the XR requires minimal care to provide many years of service. The handling is very nimble with tight steering, yet the bike is comfortable in fifth gear as well. Stay away from deep whoops if you can, though, and watch the toes in rocks.
Test riders rated this bike highly as a trail companion. The fact that the XR remains a barrel of fun to ride, is undeniably state legal, has a great warranty and is reasonably priced keeps it a viable choice even in this group. When I am way too many miles from nowhere, sign me up for an XRR.
I don't care how quickly or stylishly I get to civilization, but I insist on getting there. No bike does that better than the XRR. If you've been known to tip over but think the XR isn't cool enough for you, price a radiator. Karel Kramer. Soft suspension and a soft seat make this a fun bike to trail ride on. It doesn't have the E-button but kicks over very easily.
I would need to make quite a few modifications if I wanted to race the XR, but it's perfect for going riding with my friends. Elmer Symons. I don't know why there were negative comments about the XR. As soon as I hopped on it I felt right at home. I don't think this bike gave anything away to the DR-Z I would put it in my garage.
Kip Temple. I wasn't interested in riding the XR at first, but after five minutes, I realized why the XR has a large following. I was shocked at how fast I could corner because it hugs the ground so well. Then I bottomed out and slammed my foot into a rock.
The dl has a comfortable seat for both rider and pillion, leaving you with enough space for luggage. If you end up worrying about top end power, with all the added weight you could consider its bigger brother the dl Hi , I thing that both of this two bikes are to small for you.
Seat of the xr is more comfy but this is a bike for one person. Drz seat is much harder than XR. For You two the better bike will be something like old yamaha tenere or honda africa twin or maybe newer bmw fgs. If you wont more extreme riding you should concider honda xr or xr , but you must prepare those bikes for two person, and they be less comfortable than tenere and AT.
A 20 ltr tank and extra luggage space, I can roam all day long………….. So you have the best of both worlds, kick and electric start. Did you compare the drze or the drzs? Very different machines! Do they even have a adjustment for rebound? Hi Jay — thanks for the feedback. As with the suspension, which bike you prefer can be very personal.
So have you owned both? Keep enjoying the trails. Great article! There is a lot of value in Reliability. Just saying!! Thanks Chad. The XR can still cut it! I guess the closest to what you are suggesting is the CRFL which is a true trail bike and cheap to buy and maintain — one reason why we will be using them in Cambodia alongside KLXs. As for a return to air-cooled , that ship has probably sailed thanks to emission regulations.
I completely agree with you Chad Smith. I live in Washington state and ride a DR Much lighter than the and almost as much power. I love air cooled bikes for their simplicity, reliability and good looks. A rider would be wishing he had a It was a good write. Each bike has their own strengthens and weaknesses. I chose the DRZS because it comes dual sported. Ive had one radiator pierced by a stick 22 miles from home in the mountains of West Virginia.
It went into the guard and was luckily a small leak. Only dripping on the exhaust was my warning to head for home. On both many miles and smiles! The DR was brilliant, ultra reliable and took massive abuse for the 9 years I rode it on the trails. I reluctantly sold it following an injury to my ankle. However I must admit to looking at purchasing a XR due to its simple design and fantastic reputation, although on this occasion I will most likely stick with my latest DRZ.
You really love those big thumpers Chris! I had a XLRR…. Sounds like the DRZ is a god choice for you Pierre. Maybe come on one of our tours and try a WRF! I ride it to work everyday on the street in socal, and i take it to baja and prerun.
I can go out my driveway, 20 miles down El Toro road, and then straight up Saddleback mountain,. From sand to asphalt to snow, and in one day. I got a speeding ticket the other day the sheriff said he laserd me at 76 mph. Gets like mpg. I put a wiseco and a mikuni36 pumper in it, it starts first kick everytime. I leave it outside in the salt air of socal and it still looks and runs great. DRZ is affordable, reliable and has tons of aftermarket support so that you can customize it to your liking.
How on earth can you describe the DRZ as having armchair levels of comfort. We describe it as such because in comparison to off-roads bikes like KTM or Husqvarna, the Suzuki saddle is vastly more padded and comfortable!
Just move the suspension setting to S and lower the height to comfort. This is with use of street 17s though. Using motocross setup is definitely stiffer. Fitting tires is also possible and makes better comfort. I love this! Loving all this information about both bikes. Mostly street but want to ride trails as often as possible too. Toying with something more modern though, maybe KTM but want bullet proof reliability more than anything.
XR all day long! If you like working on bikes, buy a modern piece of kit! If you want to ride your bike, wash it and forget about it until your next ride, buy a XR!!! But we love them too. You can see the engine is kind of like on street bikes, made of higher revs, the stroke, valves, cooling.
It may just depend on your situation what you choose. XRs are the Caddys of woods bikes. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. This web uses cookies. About Bikez. Contact Bikez. Get US motorcycle insurance quotes. Picture by Honda. Published with permission.. Submit more pictures. More pictures Discuss this bike Rate this motorbike This bike's rating Write a review Sell this motorcycle Such bikes for sale Insurance quotes Finance options Tip a friend List related bikes.
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