Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I've had the pleasure of spending the last couple months riding and enjoying the 2025 Suzuki DRZ4s. I've taken the DR-Z4s trail riding, on the freeway, up into the mountains, and on some rocky Central Oregon singletrack. Riding the DRZ 4s off road is an absolute blast. On the road, however, my Suzuki DRZ4s review is a lot less favorable...
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I honestly believe that the new DRZ is my favorite dual sport motorcycle to ride off road. I love everything about it when I leave the pavement...but riding the new DRZ4s on the highway leaves a lot to be desired, and that's mostly due to Suzuki completely ignoring the most requested feature for a new DRZ: a 6th gear.
The other obvious elephant in the room is the continued existence of used Suzuki DRZ400s. You can pick up this dual sport motorcycle's ancestor for half the price with twice the mods.
Overall, my dual sport motorcycle review for the Suzuki DRZ4s is overwhelmingly positive off the road, disappointed on the road, and overall just a bit flabbergasted about the price.
2025 Suzuki DRZ4s Review Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:44 DRZ4s Specs
02:08 Pros
05:25 Brake Free Ad
06:50 Cons
11:00 Final Conclusion
17:08 Consider a DRZ400S Instead
18:00 Outro
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Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.
I've had the pleasure of spending the last couple months riding and enjoying the 2025 Suzuki DRZ4s. I've taken the DR-Z4s trail riding, on the freeway, up into the mountains, and on some rocky Central Oregon singletrack. Riding the DRZ 4s off road is an absolute blast. On the road, however, my Suzuki DRZ4s review is a lot less favorable...
Thanks to Brake Free for sponsoring this video!
Get your very own Brake Free unit here: brakefreetech.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(affiliate link)
I honestly believe that the new DRZ is my favorite dual sport motorcycle to ride off road. I love everything about it when I leave the pavement...but riding the new DRZ4s on the highway leaves a lot to be desired, and that's mostly due to Suzuki completely ignoring the most requested feature for a new DRZ: a 6th gear.
The other obvious elephant in the room is the continued existence of used Suzuki DRZ400s. You can pick up this dual sport motorcycle's ancestor for half the price with twice the mods.
Overall, my dual sport motorcycle review for the Suzuki DRZ4s is overwhelmingly positive off the road, disappointed on the road, and overall just a bit flabbergasted about the price.
2025 Suzuki DRZ4s Review Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:44 DRZ4s Specs
02:08 Pros
05:25 Brake Free Ad
06:50 Cons
11:00 Final Conclusion
17:08 Consider a DRZ400S Instead
18:00 Outro
SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans!
bit.ly/dorkintheroad
Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCrKYAp8fkN8yCbxcNK375rA/join
Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: motocampnerd.com/collections/dork-in-the-road-merch?ref=dork
Instagram: instagram.com/adorkintheroad
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dorkintheroad
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=26709234
Channel Sponsors:
Brake Free: brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad")
Cyclops Adventure Lighting: cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad)
MotoCamp Nerd: motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork
Quad Lock: Save 10% at quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad"
Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links:
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: tinyurl.com/23sjhhwr
Brake Free: brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad")
Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/dorkintheroad
Amazon: amzn.to/3aDkk4z
Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ
MotoCamp Nerd: motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork
Cyclops Adventure Lighting: cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad)
Save 10% on butlermaps.com with promo code "dorkintheroad."
Save 10% at quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad"
Save 10% on Motion Footpegs (motionfactoryracing.com/) with promo code "dorkintheroad"
Cardo Systems: cardosystems.rfrl.co/e2vdy
(use promo code "dorkintheroad" to save 10%)
Flying Eyes: flyingeyesoptics.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad")
Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description.
FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI.
Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.
