Hey guys,

I’m currently putting together a comprehensive, community-driven guide for DR-Z4S accessories over on drz4s.org.

The first category I'm tackling is Rally Towers and Navigation Kits.

Whether you're running a full commercial setup, a lightweight tower, or a custom DIY build, I’d love to gather some real-world feedback from people actually using them on the trail.

If you’ve got a setup installed (or are currently researching one):

• Which brand / model are you running?
• What are the real pros & cons? (Wind protection, stability on rough terrain, build quality, lighting performance, installation hassle, etc.)
• Got photos? Drop them in the comments!

I’ll be consolidating all the feedback, test notes, and photos into the dedicated guide so everyone in the community has a clear, unbiased resource when choosing a kit.

Let's hear what's working (and what isn't) out on the trails! 👇

My take on this section of the TET (Greece vs. Albania): To be completely honest, Greece has been absolutely beautiful to ride. The tracks are technically rewarding and the scenery is great. That said, if I have to compare it to the previous leg, it just couldn't match the fantastic, jaw-dropping landscapes of Albania. The views there were simply on another level. Plus, from a rider's budget perspective, Albania is significantly cheaper when it comes to food and accommodation. Greece is a fantastic experience, but for pure scenic impact and value for money, Albania takes the win this time.

Here are a few technical and logistical takeaways from the trail that might be useful if you are planning this route:

• Weight Matters (Landslide vs. Thumper): On Section 9, we encountered a fresh landslide completely blocking the track. Turning back meant a huge detour. Because I was on a lightweight single-cylinder instead of my Africa Twin, we were able to manually lift the bike over the debris pretty quickly. Doing this with a 200+ kg twin-cylinder bike would have been highly sketchy or impossible without extra help.
• Fuel Management & OsmAnd: Don't trust older POIs blindly. A gas station marked as active on OsmAnd was permanently closed. We faced a 70 km stretch to the next station with the fuel light already on. The DR-Z’s great fuel economy combined with two 1.5L auxiliary fuel bottles saved the day—we arrived literally on the last drops. Aftermarket larger tanks are still the ultimate centralized weight solution for this bike.
• Vibrations & Checkpoints: Had a brief moment of panic when a strong smell of burning oil hit me. The entire engine bay was soaked. Turns out the oil filler cap rattled loose because it wasn't torqued down properly after a morning check. Cleaned it, tightened it, and no harm done, but keep an eye on your caps!
• Logistics & Route Changes: Due to the slow, technical pace on Greece Sections 1 and 8, we accumulated major delays. We made the joint decision to cut our initial plan short, dropping the Romania leg entirely to protect our mandatory rest days. We ended up doing a massive 463 km tarmac push in one day to reach Thessaloniki for a maintenance and laundry reset.

My take on this section of the TET (Greece vs. Albania): To be completely honest, Greece has been absolutely beautiful to ride. The tracks are technically rewarding and the scenery is great. That said, if I have to compare it to the previous leg, it just couldn't match the fantastic, jaw-dropping landscapes of Albania. The views there were simply on another level. Plus, from a rider's budget perspective, Albania is significantly cheaper when it comes to food and accommodation. Greece is a fantastic experience, but for pure scenic impact and value for money, Albania takes the win this time.

Here are a few technical and logistical takeaways from the trail that might be useful if you are planning this route:

• Weight Matters (Landslide vs. Thumper): On Section 9, we encountered a fresh landslide completely blocking the track. Turning back meant a huge detour. Because I was on a lightweight single-cylinder instead of my Africa Twin, we were able to manually lift the bike over the debris pretty quickly. Doing this with a 200+ kg twin-cylinder bike would have been highly sketchy or impossible without extra help.
• Fuel Management & OsmAnd: Don't trust older POIs blindly. A gas station marked as active on OsmAnd was permanently closed. We faced a 70 km stretch to the next station with the fuel light already on. The DR-Z’s great fuel economy combined with two 1.5L auxiliary fuel bottles saved the day—we arrived literally on the last drops. Aftermarket larger tanks are still the ultimate centralized weight solution for this bike.
• Vibrations & Checkpoints: Had a brief moment of panic when a strong smell of burning oil hit me. The entire engine bay was soaked. Turns out the oil filler cap rattled loose because it wasn't torqued down properly after a morning check. Cleaned it, tightened it, and no harm done, but keep an eye on your caps!
• Logistics & Route Changes: Due to the slow, technical pace on Greece Sections 1 and 8, we accumulated major delays. We made the joint decision to cut our initial plan short, dropping the Romania leg entirely to protect our mandatory rest days. We ended up doing a massive 463 km tarmac push in one day to reach Thessaloniki for a maintenance and laundry reset.

Hey everyone,

I’m back from my Balkan expedition on the new Suzuki DR-Z4S. My initial master plan was massive, but let’s be honest: reality always gets a vote on a long-distance dual-sport trip, and things didn't go exactly as planned.

I’m currently buried deep in editing hours of footage, so I’ll be dropping the technical write-ups and videos stage by stage as I progress.

Here is my honest, no-BS technical feedback from Days 1 to 3 (Verona -> Ancona -> Albania TET Sec. 8):

• The Highway Wobble (Tarmac Compromise): Stage 1 was a 300 km slab transfer to the ferry. In full travel trim (heavy rear luggage, 3L extra fuel, handlebar nav tower, aggressive knobbies), the front end gets light. Above 110 km/h (68 mph), the bike started to head-shake/wobble. Removing the OEM bar-end weights to fit my wrap-around handguards definitely reduced dampening. Dropping to 105 km/h (65 mph) fixed it completely. You just have to accept the bike’s limits on tarmac.
• Off-Road Weapon: Once on the loose rocks and steep climbs of Albania, this bike is a cheat code. I was seriously debating whether to take my Africa Twin CRF1000 on this trip, and I am incredibly happy I left it at home. Turning around on tight single tracks is effortless, and the agility is incredible even with luggage.
• Trail Reality (River Levels): Due to high water levels, I had to skip Albania Section 14 entirely since it runs right through the riverbed. Even on the main track, the river ford looked sketchy, so I smartened up and bypassed it using the bridge. The tracks get more demanding as you approach Çorovodă, but finding good, affordable local accommodation there was extremely easy.
• Fuel Range: Averaging around 25 km/l (58 MPG). With the tiny OEM 8.7L tank, you are looking at a hard limit of well over 200 km before running on fumes. Extra fuel bottles saved my day, but a proper aftermarket oversized tank is the only real solution to centralize weight.

For now, I've only managed to edit and publish Part 1 of the video covering the setup and the first stages on my YouTube channel: anbat_adv. The rest will follow as soon as possible.

I’ve also uploaded the full detailed technical log on my hub: drz4s.org.

Hey everyone,

I’m back from my Balkan expedition on the new Suzuki DR-Z4S. My initial master plan was massive, but let’s be honest: reality always gets a vote on a long-distance dual-sport trip, and things didn't go exactly as planned.

I’m currently buried deep in editing hours of footage, so I’ll be dropping the technical write-ups and videos stage by stage as I progress.

Here is my honest, no-BS technical feedback from Days 1 to 3 (Verona -> Ancona -> Albania TET Sec. 8):

• The Highway Wobble (Tarmac Compromise): Stage 1 was a 300 km slab transfer to the ferry. In full travel trim (heavy rear luggage, 3L extra fuel, handlebar nav tower, aggressive knobbies), the front end gets light. Above 110 km/h (68 mph), the bike started to head-shake/wobble. Removing the OEM bar-end weights to fit my wrap-around handguards definitely reduced dampening. Dropping to 105 km/h (65 mph) fixed it completely. You just have to accept the bike’s limits on tarmac.
• Off-Road Weapon: Once on the loose rocks and steep climbs of Albania, this bike is a cheat code. I was seriously debating whether to take my Africa Twin CRF1000 on this trip, and I am incredibly happy I left it at home. Turning around on tight single tracks is effortless, and the agility is incredible even with luggage.
• Trail Reality (River Levels): Due to high water levels, I had to skip Albania Section 14 entirely since it runs right through the riverbed. Even on the main track, the river ford looked sketchy, so I smartened up and bypassed it using the bridge. The tracks get more demanding as you approach Çorovodă, but finding good, affordable local accommodation there was extremely easy.
• Fuel Range: Averaging around 25 km/l (58 MPG). With the tiny OEM 8.7L tank, you are looking at a hard limit of well over 200 km before running on fumes. Extra fuel bottles saved my day, but a proper aftermarket oversized tank is the only real solution to centralize weight.

For now, I've only managed to edit and publish Part 1 of the video covering the setup and the first stages on my YouTube channel: anbat_adv. The rest will follow as soon as possible.

I’ve also uploaded the full detailed technical log on my hub: drz4s.org.

Long story short: things went completely sideways compared to the plan, but it made an incredible adventure.

I'm working on the full video, but in the meantime, here are a few shots from the road.

I love my new DR-Z4S best bike for TET!!!

Long story short: things went completely sideways compared to the plan, but it made for an incredible adventure.

I'm working on the full video series for the YouTube channel, but in the meantime, here are a few shots from the road.

DR-Z4S best bike for TET!!!

Ready for test before longest trip of my life.

Tail tidy setup. Here are the technical highlights:

• No Cutting: Used connectors to match the OEM harness.
• Structural Trick: Instead of trimming the Racetech plastics, I heat-bent them. The flap now rests on the subframe crossmember, distributing the load and adding rigidity.
• Hyperflash issue: Replacing OEM with new small LEDs causes fast blinking. You can solve this by adding resistors.

Full technical breakdown, wiring diagram, tutorial and more on the hub drz4s.org.

👉Step-by-step Installation Guide