Drz400e for trail riding events?

[takitimu]

My other option is to sell the drz and go for something else. I like the wr250r but I worry it's lacking in power for a lot of rides. I also like the yamah wrf bikes but I can't afford new and a lot of the second hand bikes have a lot of hours/kms on them for a high performance enduro.

My bad, I need to stop skim reading, thought you were looking at buying the dr. If you've got the dr, keep it, you'll know quick enough if you like it.

Sort the sag and suspension to stock settings, maybe add a couple of clicks compression, ride it and enjoy .

Scotty will have the inside running on setup, sure he's got good tips.

Then pop to the sandpit and do say convict track, that'll pretty much make your mind up, if you like it, she's a keeper.

You're right on the wr250f prices, better to hang into the dr, plan the next bike and pick it up when timing is right.

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My other option is to sell the drz and go for something else. I like the wr250r but I worry it's lacking in power for a lot of rides. I also like the yamah wrf bikes but I can't afford new and a lot of the second hand bikes have a lot of hours/kms on them for a high performance enduro.

Went from a DRZ400 to WR250R they are a great trail bike.Standard they are not great but strip the rubbish off and do the std mods u get a great trail bike. Easy to ride in the tough stuff with the weight down low. Low maintenance 5K oil changes 24k valve check if u do it by the book. Plenty of power for trail rides.
KDX200 would be another option if u dont like the DRZ.

[LTPC]

Went from a DRZ400 to WR250R they are a great trail bike.Standard they are not great but strip the rubbish off and do the std mods u get a great trail bike. Easy to ride in the tough stuff with the weight down low. Low maintenance 5K oil changes 24k valve check if u do it by the book. Plenty of power for trail rides.
KDX200 would be another option if u dont like the DRZ.

Whats the WR250R like in the sand and does it climb well?

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Whats the WR250R like in the sand and does it climb well?

The WR is like any 250 in sand just give it heaps and you will be fine the same goes with hill climbs. It comes down to the rider and tyres more then the bike.
Bring your DRZ out to the Waikaretu trail ride hopefully the big sand dune will be included and watch how many struggle to get up on late model MX/enduro bikes.
Do a few rides on your DRZ and see how you find it then if u dont like it look at a 250(4) or 200(2).
Do have a go at setting the suspension up on the DRZ as per what Takitimu posted.

[Jay GTI]

I've spent a bit of time on a DRZ400, it's a perfectly capable trail bike that can be plenty of fun, the engine is near perfect for guys who aren't trying to set the lap record, enough grunt to enjoy, without it trying to pull your arms out of the sockets. However, the suspension is way too soft for when you want to turn the wick up and if you're like me, the wrong side of 100kg, any airtime that is over about 1m off the ground, expect a VERY hard landing. The biggest issue I found with the DR is the weight, fine when you're upright, but 3 or 4 drops in a row and that 140+kg will have you seeing stars when you try and pick it up, especially if you're halfway up a snotty climb. Capable, but if you start trying to keep up with your faster mates, you'll find the limits very quickly.

Your other option ,a WR250F, isn't the highly tuned race bike you might think and having also spent time on one of those, probably the most fun I've ever had on a dirt bike. Easy power, forgiving handling and unburstable Yamaha build quality. Doesn't need the high maintenance levels of a enduro race bike, just look after it a bit and it will be fine. Again the suspenders are a bit soft for us heavier folk, but not near as much of an issue as the DRs. When my daughter is old enough to ride, I'll buy one to follow her around on.

[leathel]

get out on some trail rides and see how you go.... The bike can do it but keeping u with your mates will depend on how well they ride, I have no show keeping up with my brother on his bike as he floats across the rough ground

Will you feel fresh after a ride... no, I did 110K's on mine today and being the first ride in almost a year (big ride anyway) I will feel some muscles in the morning.... and that is without dropping it

I did feel envious of the little KTM 200 beside me.... so light and nimble :P