Is it legal to ride a Suzuki 400cc DRZ Dual Sport on the freeways and highways?

**Sub_Zero** · 06-24-2011, 05:42 AM

I ride in Nevada and I was just wondering is it legal to ride my motorcycle in Nevada on the freeways and highways. I've heard from a few people that its illegal for anything less than a 600cc on the interstate and highways.

**ninebadthings** · 06-24-2011, 05:42 AM

It will be about horn, mirrors and turn signals. Check with the nevada DMV. Problem is that the DRZ is not geared for freeway riding. It will do it but I don't like putting a bike that close to red line for long periods of time.

**Dimo J** · 06-24-2011, 05:42 AM

New Jersey allows anything on the freeways that can maintain minimum speed.
Some states allow anything over five brake horsepower.
California allows anything with at least 150cc displacement.

Nevada does not seem to define motor-driven cycles (5hp or 150cc) and thus Nevada simply allow anything that will maintain minimum speed.

Your DR400Z is well over 5 bhp, well over 150cc, and is well capable of exceed of the maximum speed limit, less minimum. Your motorcycle is legal on any freeway and any Interstate in the U.S. or the World.

**The Freak Show** · 06-24-2011, 05:42 AM

My 400SM is geared for the street and it will ride all day long on the highway with no complaints. It's actually a pretty decent for short touring duty with the exception of the limited fuel capacity.