Opinions
I've worn out five CRF50s, one TT-R50, one BBR SuperPro 50, one BBR perimeter-framed 50 and I'll soon have a worn-out DR-Z70. My dad says I need a job to pay for it all, but I think I help him with his job since he owns BBR. I love the electric start on the Suzuki. No more waiting for my parents to start my bike. The bike is a blast to ride and corners great. I love the looks of the bike, too. It looks like the same bike that RC and Pastrana ride...I hope it is! It also feels much faster than my stock Honda. For big air, the suspension could be a little stiffer. Can I mention the electric start again?
-Carson Brown/4'2"/55 lb/Expert minibiker
I love minibikes. They're the meaning of life. You just can't have more fun than getting a bunch of guys in the backyard on 50s and 110s. The new DR-Z70 is a great backyard bike for adults and kids alike. The electric start is great and it's about time. I can't wait for the day that all bikes are electric start and automatic. I like the electric start as much for my kids as I do for myself. My daughter Jennifer likes to pull over at any given time to check out nature, make adjustments to the track and it is usually at the far end of the track. My son Carson likes to go one lap at a time and make adjustments to the bike and then try them out. It can become a full-time job just starting bikes. How does the bike perform for adults and more importantly stack up against the Honda? It's a split. Bone stock, the Suzuki has 20cc on the Honda, electric start and a stronger frame. On Honda's side, it has 30 years of hop-up parts available and its reliability is legendary. For the kids and backyard adults, just goofing around, the Suzuki is the best. For serious minibike racers, the Honda still has the edge because it has an entire industry backing up its engine. It won't take long for the Suzuki to catch up, though. Welcome to the party, Suzuki!-Duane Brown/5'8"/165 lb/Expert
I really like this bike. It has one-upped the Yamaha TT-R50 which I just bought to ride in my backyard. Why? Well, I bought the TT-R because I liked the electric starter, even though it was a little down on power from my Honda XR50. Since I leave them stock (maybe?), so they are quiet, good power is an advantage. And the Suzuki has this. It actually feels like it has some torque. It has taken a beating and the only downfall is the big ring of grease that has pumped out of the right fork leg, I think they use this for damping. My wife says I don't need another 50 so I might just get this one for her!-Jimmy Lewis/5'10"/185 lb/Too big for these