Introducing the DR-Z440w
My project DRZ is complete. Since I’ve upgraded to 440cc and a wide ratio transmission I’m calling it the DR-Z440w (w for wide ratio). Read the report here.
Texas Adventure
Dual Sport Adventure Motorcycling
My project DRZ is complete. Since I’ve upgraded to 440cc and a wide ratio transmission I’m calling it the DR-Z440w (w for wide ratio). Read the report here.
Now that you’ve had the wide ratio gears and 440 for ages years, what do you think? Would you do it again today? I’m contemplating this same thing this winter and would appreciate your input after a few years ride time.
Todd,
I sold the DRZ several years ago. In total, I had the DRZ about a year with the wide ratio transmission and big bore kit. If I were ever going to own a DRZ again, I would definitely repeat the upgrade. If I were ever going to buy a DRZ again…
I think there are a few significantly better dual sport motorcycle options today so I likely would not buy a DRZ again. Of course, the trade off is that those better bikes cost considerably more than a DRZ.
Rich