Author Topic: Is the DRZ400 still sold new? (Read 804 times)

Kykdaar · « **on:** December 08, 2011, 02:11:08 pm »

Could not find it on Suzuki SA's page - http://www.suzukisa.co.za/ASP/MotorcycleAtv/OffRoadMotorcycles.asp

Vulcan · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2011, 02:34:34 pm »

Nope, not accordng to Suzuki South. I considered one just before I bought the XR.

Kykdaar · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2011, 02:36:59 pm »

Thanks. Here goes another great bike. Wonder why they did it?

S - 4 - B · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:04:09 pm »

The stopped production in 2010

punisher · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:09:15 pm »

i rode one this morning . work mate wants to buy it

is a very neat piece of kit .. even with my phat arse onnit

Kykdaar · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:17:47 pm »

Quote from: S - 4 - B on December 08, 2011, 03:04:09 pm

The stopped production in 2010

Shows you how much i know. Are they replacing it with anything?

S - 4 - B · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:55:34 pm »

Sadly , no

There seems to be nice 2005 - 2010 models that pop up occasionally , with very little mileage, ie under 5k km"S

From what I could glean there was no change in the bike over the years , just stickers and seat colouring.

sidetrack · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2011, 08:02:52 pm »

They were built from 2000 onwards, sold bucket loads. The S and SM still sold in the USA.

Supermoto · « **Reply #8 on:** December 09, 2011, 07:10:11 am »

Contact Suzuki Toy Store in Centurion there is usually a few new ones standing there

Dwerg · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2011, 07:13:02 am »

Quote from: Supermoto on December 09, 2011, 07:10:11 am

Contact Suzuki Toy Store in Centurion there is usually a few new ones standing there

Phoned them yesterday. They don't have any

Dwerg · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2011, 07:13:49 am »

Quote from: Dwerg on December 09, 2011, 07:13:02 am

Quote from: Supermoto on December 09, 2011, 07:10:11 am
Contact Suzuki Toy Store in Centurion there is usually a few new ones standing there

Phoned them yesterday. They don't have any

Well any new ones anyway. Thought they might have old stock available. Sure they'll have second hand though

letsgofishing · « **Reply #11 on:** December 09, 2011, 07:18:55 am »

A sad, sad day

They sold tons of them in the States and Aus - why the hell do manufacturers stuff up a good thing?

DJ · « **Reply #12 on:** December 09, 2011, 07:19:44 am »

Was also at Suzuki Toys Store, but sadly they don't have any 2nd hand ones either...

BUT...I found a lovely 2007 E model with just under 8000km for a VERY good price!!!

Going to get it today..

letsgofishing · « **Reply #13 on:** December 09, 2011, 07:21:23 am »

Congrats DJ - you're going to love it!

Africanus · « **Reply #14 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:00:45 am »

Why were their pricing on par with the DR650?

IIRC they were available at around R55K.

Did they have special kit that made them so "expensive" compared to say a XR or a DR?

I think whitedelight has one.

sidetrack · « **Reply #15 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:32:29 am »

Quote from: Africanus on December 09, 2011, 08:00:45 am

Why were their pricing on par with the DR650?

IIRC they were available at around R55K.

Did they have special kit that made them so "expensive" compared to say a XR or a DR?

I think whitedelight has one.

In theory the DRZ should cost more than the DR, the technology and suspension is better. Also liquid cooled vs air cooled. Faster than the 650 also. The DRZ won the American offroad championship in 2000/2001.

letsgofishing · « **Reply #16 on:** December 09, 2011, 10:41:13 am »

Quote from: sidetrack on December 09, 2011, 08:32:29 am

Quote from: Africanus on December 09, 2011, 08:00:45 am
Why were their pricing on par with the DR650?

IIRC they were available at around R55K.

Did they have special kit that made them so "expensive" compared to say a XR or a DR?

I think whitedelight has one.
In theory the DRZ should cost more than the DR, the technology and suspension is better. Also liquid cooled vs air cooled. Faster than the 650 also. The DRZ won the American offroad championship in 2000/2001.

Much more expensive suspension, more advanced engine, MAGNESIUM cylinder head and side covers, etc, etc

TVB · « **Reply #17 on:** December 09, 2011, 05:13:48 pm »

One of the best Trail bikes, I wanted to buy one but could affort only one bike at the time and needed a more pillion friendly 'do it all' bike. The DRZ400 will be missed though, it sure leaves a gap in the market

whitedelight · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2011, 06:09:56 pm »

I sold mine,miss it everyday......

Sprocketbek · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2011, 06:52:01 pm »

I heard the motard is still available though? Off the floor.