Hi all....firstly thank you for reading my post. I would like to know your opinion on which will best suit me for my 2a bike coz i do not intend to upgrade any furhter and planning to go all the way wif the bike.... Below are the scenarios:

1) Going to work from Bedok to Jurong (nearing Tuas to Bedok.....(6days/wk)
2) Total estimated weight on the bike will be 200 kg (pillon n me n documents)
3) Travelling on expressway (PIE) most of the time (during peak hours)
4) On and off fun in the woods......

So, in your opinion which of this 2 bikes will be worth to get in term of:
1) Safety (1.65m & 100kg = Short and fat....hehehehe)
2) Millage (fuel consumption)
3) Maintenance
4) Spare parts availabilty
5) Btw i do need a box (the bigger the better ) for my work as i need to carry document to and fro from home to work.

As for now, im leaning towards into the nx4...or any other bikes to recommend?

Thank You for reading and replying........any comments will be greatly appreciated.

DRZ-SM recommended.

Easy parts availability, reliable, newer technology compared to NX4.

okie thnx bro....thnx so:
keep it going plz...any more inputs?
XR4 = 0
NX4 = 0
DRZ-sm = 1

Another vote for the DRZ Sm = ) Maintence is cheap. Only 2 bottle of engine oil and alternate oil change change oil filter and spark plug.
Fuel comsumption for mine 1 litre = 24km .
Spare parts is very easy to get

apish wrote:

okie thnx bro....thnx so: keep it going plz...any more inputs? XR4 = 0 NX4 = 0 DRZ-sm = 1

I wouldn't totally rule out the NX-4 as it does have some advantage over the DRZ-SM.

The NX-4 being an air-cooled engine has it's advantage. It is simple thus required easier to DIY maintenance, and cheaper to maintain since there is no need for coolant. The DRZ-S model (presumably same as the DRZ-SM) has two separate radiators, one on each side. Each radiator costs $300.

The stock DRZ seat is an ass splitter if you have a fat ass, it will do a wedgie . The NX-4 seat is wide, and deep, and contours to suit all asses. It is definitely more comfortable especially riding two up.

The NX-4 is also cheaper to buy although it is not as common as the DRZ.

udaloy wrote:

I wouldn't totally rule out the NX-4 as it does have some advantage over the DRZ-SM. The NX-4 being an air-cooled engine has it's advantage. It is simple thus required easier to DIY maintenance, and cheaper to maintain since there is no need for coolant. The DRZ-S model (presumably same as the DRZ-SM) has two separate radiators, one on each side. Each radiator costs $300. The stock DRZ seat is an ass splitter if you have a fat ass, it will do a wedgie . The NX-4 seat is wide, and deep, and contours to suit all asses. It is definitely more comfortable especially riding two up. The NX-4 is also cheaper to buy although it is not as common as the DRZ.

Diehard Suzuki fan advocating a low tech air-cooled Honda. Something's fishy...

new_dirt wrote:

Diehard Suzuki fan advocating a low tech air-cooled Honda. Something's fishy...

Must be objective and remain neutral when people ask for opinions.

Between the NX4 and DRZ, I will naturally chose the DRZ,

new_dirt wrote:

udaloy wrote: I wouldn't totally rule out the NX-4 as it does have some advantage over the DRZ-SM. The NX-4 being an air-cooled engine has it's advantage. It is simple thus required easier to DIY maintenance, and cheaper to maintain since there is no need for coolant. The DRZ-S model (presumably same as the DRZ-SM) has two separate radiators, one on each side. Each radiator costs $300. The stock DRZ seat is an ass splitter if you have a fat ass, it will do a wedgie . The NX-4 seat is wide, and deep, and contours to suit all asses. It is definitely more comfortable especially riding two up. The NX-4 is also cheaper to buy although it is not as common as the DRZ. Diehard Suzuki fan advocating a low tech air-cooled Honda. Something's fishy...

He doesn't own a Honda bike but a Honda cars. All high end type!!

lol....thnx alot guys......yah n i do have a fat ass....lol......hmm......thnx for the input anyways ppl.....plz keep it coming...thank you...btw i was impressed when i saw a drz-sm wif a big tank (bigger than stock) damn nice liao....!

apish wrote:

lol....thnx alot guys......yah n i do have a fat ass....lol......hmm......thnx for the input anyways ppl.....plz keep it coming...thank you...btw i was impressed when i saw a drz-sm wif a big tank (bigger than stock) damn nice liao....!

Then are ways to solve the wedgie problem on the DRZ. The more costly way is to get a Corbin seat, and the cheaper way is to get the stock seat modified by Eugene.

Toobez got his DRZ-SM seat fixed at Eugene but it still ripped his fat ass when he rode on it to Koh Samui

NX4 is best. Most spare parts are like XR4. Engine is low maintenance. And best of all, rear hub is cush drive, great for bigger riders and long distance tarmac rides. Theft rate is lower than DRZ too.

I would go the NX4 as a low maintenance daily transport bike.

apish wrote:

okie thnx bro....thnx so: keep it going plz...any more inputs? XR4 = 0 NX4 = 0 DRZ-sm = 1

Looks like the score now is

NX4 = 3
DRZ-sm = 2

if u need abit more power for the light trails then go for the xr4..u get to work those legz everyday kickstarting it..can be customized with big tank for adventure touring..i'll vote for xr4..also can ride daily..or maybe i'm juz bias..

i would go for xr4, with big tank, u can go "far" haha
juz need to get use to the kicking. otherwise it is a relatively gd bike.