Hey Knobby. The DRZ is a great bike. I've ridden it for two years with no problems at all. It is heavy, especially on a long ride with a lot of tight woods. That's the main reason I switched. I will miss the button, however. Today, I found myself looking for tight trails instead of just riding the more open areas. I missed the "snaking " through the trees. The DRZ is a good trail machine, but "snaking" is difficult. I had to ride a lot slower pace in the tight stuff. Maybe a younger guy could throw the Suzuki around in the woods, but it just got to be too much effort for me. The DRZ is also a good dual sport bike ( regular gas, a battery for the break light and horn, power to make good road speed) The KDX will take a little more effort in some places, but overall, I think the fun factor will be better.
