Drz
Just to confuse you...
The DRZ is also a very capable bike. The electric start can be a godsend. I have started a few XRs and let's just say there is a knack. If you have the technique they start OK but a button is always easier. The s version is a bit heavier than the XR but if you get an e version it is lighter and more powerful. They are reliable (I put 25k miles on mine with no more than oil changes before I sold it) and if ridden gently very economical. They can also be ridden along at speeds aproaching 100 mph but they are revving pretty fast at this speed.
The one area that the XR probably has them beat (just) is the seat. Being a newer bike and keeping up with dirt bike trends the drz seat is a bit plank like but gel seats are available.
My advice would be to test ride both if you can but include price, condition and what is available in your final judgement
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