Can Suzuki’s timeless all-rounder be made even more adventure ready? Adventure Rider Magazine’s publisher decided to chase the dream.
A wide-ratio gearbox and big-bore kit can transform the DR-Z.
An increasing number of riders are turning to smaller-capacity bikes for adventure riding.
The main reason is the weight of the big bikes making them difficult to manage in tough terrain, but the lower running costs of smaller bikes can be a big factor, too.