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
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