XR650r or DZR400?

[wec]

mostly to be used for short commute with the odd foray into the dirt and green laning.
used to off road years ago, been on fast road bikes for last 20 years looking to get dirty again.
What should I go for??

[BigTobyD]

If it's speed you want - and grin factor on the road then XR650R - bit of a beast on the dirt but my mate seems to handle his ok!

I was considering one, DRZ was too gutless for me.

[G]

I still haven't bought one/lived with one, but I'd go for a late model TE610 if I could - wide ratio gearbox and road niceties, similar weight to a DRZ but better suspension and more flexible.

If your commute is using national limit roads, of the two you mentioned probably go for the XR, but it's easier to find a DRZ. If you do go DRZ, consider the E model which is more suited for off-roading.

[all sorts]

ive had a xr 650 few years ago beast of a bike but dont forget theres no eletiric start witch depending on what off roading your going to be doing can make it had work.
pig to start if you stall it or trying to start it on anything other than level ground.

also had a drz 400 and to be honest there totally different bikes
the dr was much more user friendly and a lot easy to live with due to it having eletric start.
engine is as good as the xr in terms of reliability if looked after.
but dident have the grin factor of the xr.
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[ferbctg]

I think that if you like young and unique style you should choose XR650r.
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[cdo1uk]

i have had both. the XR650 is a great bike and fun to ride, remember if you want to keep it running well then 500 mile oil changes...

if you want reliability then the DRZ is best. its light and nimble and can be a lot of fun too. some easy mods can make them better and the are easier to get hold of...