2017 Suzuki DRZ400S

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-Motoz tires,  hybrid gummy. Great overall tire from  wet terrain to sand and even pavement. 

-3x3 Air mod.

-All Balls Racing needle jet upgrade.

-Handlebars

-Double take mirrors.

-Stock suspension, usually set to  full hard unless it’s rocky.

-Motion racing foot pegs, smaller enduro size. They‘re well built, they pivot, they hold you in place and the owners are cool. 

- Amazon case  covers. Make sure to glue these on well or they will fall off.

-Zeta pivot levers.

-Amazon head lamp bulb upgrade.

-Acerbis 3.7 tank.

-TM Designworks bash plate

-Motoz tires Rallz, great for off road and not bad on pavement. I wouldn’t take corners over 80 on them, but they feel fine for casual riding. 

-Touratech guards and bash plate.

-Bark Busters.

-Doubletake mirrors.

-Stock suspension.

-Givi rack for hard boxes/only used for commuting.

-Removed passenger pegs.

-Motion Racing Foot Pegs, small enduro size.
-Wired to power Garmin Zumo at the handlebars.

This is my first adventure bike. I usually tend to dive in head first and figure it out as I go. Originally I wanted a T7, it’s more my style, it’s more simple and easier to work on, but the T7 just came out and there was a long waiting list  so I would have to miss a whole summer‘s worth of riding. I’m not much for waiting so I  convinced myself that the tiger rally would be a great substitute and since it had all the fancy features I could also use it to commute to work. This bike is by far the best bike I have ever owned and I do use it for commuting but when you have 80/20 motoz rallz tires on a bike, it sort of defeats the rain setting on the bike. Long story short, I ended up with a Tiger 900 Rally for my first adventure bike. When I first heard of adventure riding, all I knew was that it was long distance, off-road and that you needed a big bike. I wouldn’t say I was entirely wrong, but I wouldn’t say that’s exactly what adventure riding means or needs. This motorcycle is capable of doing things I don’t have the skill set for, it’s also capable of helping me get to places and across things even with my lack of skills. The power delivery on this bike is the smoothest I’ve ever felt. The seat is nice and low so it‘s easy to get on and off and gives you a sense a confidence that you don’t get with a bike that has you on the tip of your toes. It doesn’t feel like a big bike until you see it parked next to a smaller bike. This motorcycle  is amazing. The only down side to this bike so far is parts availability and mechanical work. I‘m not sure how long I’ll keep this around, but so far it’s been an excellent motorcycle. It’s gotten me through the WABDR and ORBDR with no issues. My only concern is when I start to travel outside of the country, but I’ll worry about that when I get there. 

This shop is located in Sisters Oregon and it’s one of my favorite shops. Before I took off on the Oregon BDR I tried to get new tires installed and no one in my area would do it, so I called Sisters Moto and they were happy to fit me in for a quick tire swap. They support the BDR, they ride, they’re friendly and helpful. I make it a point to stop by anytime I’m in the area. Go check them out. 

I met the Motion crew at the Giant Loop rally in 2024. They were all really cool and passionate about what they’re doing. They offered to install their pegs and if I didn’t like them they would give me a refund and re-install my old ones. I had IMS pegs on my DRZ and was satisfied, but what the hell, there’s only one way to find out if these are any good. I took them up on their offer and rode them hard for the remainder of the rally. I was impressed how well they gripped my boots, made the rear brake a smoother movement and reduce some of the vibration going up my legs, it actually made it easier to ride harder and longer. I have since replaced the pegs on my tiger and plan to do so on the 300i. You just have to try them to feel the difference. They are worth it.