N4teTheGreat
Noob!
If you want a DRZ (and you do, I have an S and it's fun) go buy a used one, they're relatively cheap and the bikes haven't really changed in 20 years or so.
In fact, I'll tempt you with this one in the classifieds (not mine, but an awesome package) https://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=545463
Was one of my favorite roads when I lived out there. Your description is perfect.