We get both models over here and the lighter, faster, more powerful E model outsells the S model 10 fold easily. Anyone serious about off-road gets the E model, tourers buy the S.

 

Must be why I have a "S", that and it is what I found at the local shop.

I don't know if the new "E" is sold here or not, I will ask tuesday.

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Joel, "more nimble and initial acceleration better" Kinda what I thought and said also why I will be keeping the KLX

 

No Im just sayin.. I love my KLX.. I am not used to the big 570 Husaberg yet and I can rip with that klx man its awesome.. with the right tires, big bore, pumper, cams, I whoop ***.. KLX KLX KLX KLX KLX KLX its a whole different bike.. KLX KLX KLX KLX wooooohooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I have a buddy that has a well set up DRZ and it will pull the klx about anywhere. The tighter the stuff the more equal the bikes become but he has more wheel pulling power than I do at any point.

 

DRZ's handle like crap, oil in the frame, top heavy, makes the front end push bad...

 

Despite advertised claims on both models, I'll bet the DS 400 Suzuki is about 40 pounds heavier than the KLX. The 400 is a very solid, reliable bike with some decent power. It's not that great off road...but better than a KLR650 off road. If you're just a dirt road, smoother 2-track kind of rider, then the Suzuki is probably a better choice than the KLX. If you're going to be riding any decently rough terrain, the KLX is the better choice. Everything's a compromise.

 

My old XL600R carried oil in the frame and was one of if not the best overall bike I've ever owned. It never was an issue through about 45 thousand miles.

 

This thread was comparing big bore KLX and stock bore DRZ right. What big bore are you running Linkin that the DRZ pulls you everywhere? If you are running stock bore I can understand.

 

Did you raise the forks in the tripple trees

 

sgtcutc; The forks are raised on both bikes. The links made the back~ends a little softer[as expected] but then I don't try to moto them. Allready did the race~bike thing.