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A New One For The Kids
2008 Suzuki DR-Z70
Don Williams
Photos: Don Williams / Photo Rider: Shaun Merritt
Photos: Don Williams / Photo Rider: Shaun Merritt


A key allows an adult to control the starting of the Z70, while a triple-clamp-mounted choke makes it easy to fire-up the cold-blooded little mill. Be sure to budget in about 5 minutes of warm-up time. We always used that time to suit up test rider Shaun Merritt in his A.R.C. riding apparel.

It’s a new model, but we expect reliability of the DR-Z70 to be outstanding. The JR50 it replaced was as reliable as a Snap-On flathead screwdriver, and the Z70 looks to be of a similar build quality. Everything is overbuilt and sturdy doesn’t begin to describe this bike. All it needs is a clean air filter, the oil changed occasionally and the tire pressure checked now and then. Click image to enlarge.

So, the environmentalists tried another sleight of hand to ban off-road motorcycles, and it backfired. We might have been stuck with the JR50 for another 30 years, but they forced Suzuki’s hand back to the drawing board and the DR-Z70 is likely to inspire yet another generation of youngsters who enjoy experiencing the great outdoors from the seat of a motorcycle.

www.suzukicycles.com

RIDING STYLE

Helmet, goggles, jersey, gloves, pants, boots:
A.R.C 08 Corona

www.rockymountainmc.com

 
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