[Desired SCOOP] Come on! Suzuki DR-Z4 Derivative Model 3: How about a "Scrambler" to fill in the gaps?

The resurrected Suzuki DR-Z4S/SM, the heart of which retains the basic design while almost completely redesigning the internal parts and equipping it with FI, electronic throttle control, and the latest fuel delivery system. With an engine this good... why not expand it beyond the DR-Z? Mr. Suzuki!*The CG in this article is the imagination of the editorial staff. It has nothing to do with Suzuki, so please refrain from contacting dealers.

If it's between road and off-road...can you find a silver lining?

I want a derivative model of the DR-Z4 series! In the first installment of this series, we expressed our desire for an "on-road sports" model, and in the second installment, we proposed the revival of the Jebel (off-road tourer), but for the third and final installment, we would like to take things in a slightly different direction.

This project was the brainchild of our editorial department, who were so impressed by the high degree of perfection of the liquid-cooled 398cc single-cylinder engine mounted on the Suzuki DR-Z4S/SM. As we have mentioned in past articles, the engine is designed specifically for off-road use, so it is a hurdle to develop derivatives of the engine, but both the first Goose revival and the second Jebel revival have received a great response. The Goose, a sharp single-cylinder sports car based on the DR-Z4, is probably the one that everyone wants, but this is a pushy (?) idea with a lot of dreams and hopes based on the fact that it would be difficult to convert it to a road vehicle in the first place. This is an idea based on the fact that it is difficult to convert to a road model in the first place. If that is the case, why don't we come up with a derivative model in the off-road category... This was the second off-road tourer Jebel proposal.

The Jebel is a good line in the sand, but it's a bit of a hoot. There are examples like Honda's CRF250L and CRF250 Rally, and even if they were to appear, they might be a bit weak in terms of surprise (I'm really sorry, Mr. Suzuki, for saying all these selfish things). Then how about a middle ground between Goose and Jebel? Speaking of between road and off-road...yes, a scrambler.

A punchy street machine, the real powerhouse!

In the current motorcycle market, scramblers are a genre with a not-so-small presence, with Honda offering the CL250/500 in the domestic market and Ducati, Triumph, Husqvarna, and other foreign companies offering their lineups, and until recently, BMW also offered a derivative of the R-Nine-T. The Honda CL series is based on the cruiser Rebel, so it cannot be called a full-fledged sports package like the DR-Z4, but there are models from overseas that could serve as hints for the DR-Z4 derivatives. There are two models that could serve as hints for a DR-Z4 derivative: Husqvarna's Svartpillen 401 and Triumph's Scrambler 400X/XC. Both are powered by a 400cc single-cylinder engine, and their stylish design makes them excellent street bikes. Both are priced at less than 1 million yen, but their high quality is a big draw. We hear that the high quality of the Triumph in particular is attracting the attention of Suzuki officials.

The DR-Z4 series is also an on-road version of the SM, but it is hardly a street vehicle like the Tigers and Husqs in terms of design, and its high ride height leaves some concerns about its footing for city driving. If a scrambler that falls somewhere between an on-road and off-road vehicle, rather than a motard, were made with a powerful DR-Z4-based engine and an extremely stylish design, it would be a vehicle that would drastically change Suzuki's image. Wouldn't that have an impact that would drastically change Suzuki's image? Our editorial department once heard a person involved in product development at Suzuki say, "Suzuki cars are often described as 'very good when you try them,' but we need to change that to 'you'll want one even if you don't try one. But in the future, we need to change that to "make people want Suzuki cars even if they don't drive them. Suzuki used to have a cool street bike called Street Magic, and it would be great fun to have a 400cc version of such an exciting machine just by looking at it. We look forward with great anticipation to the appearance of a "Suzuki you'll want to own! Image Gallery (14)

[Desired SCOOP] Come on! Suzuki DR-Z4 Derivative Model 3: How about a "Scrambler" to fill in the gaps?

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The resurrected Suzuki DR-Z4S/SM, the heart of which retains the basic design while almost completely redesigning the internal parts and equipping it ...