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Awesome bike! My Father talked me into buying mine and I'm so glad he did. I bought a new 2020 and after 7000 miles, it's just been a solid dual sport. I've been watching some videos on the Husqvarna 901 and the KTMs... all those videos have been, "6000 mile review and it's great, but watch out for this oil leak/coolant leak/electronics fail/fuel issues..." and I'm sitting here with "7000 miles on the DR and I swapped the seat and tires.... because I wanted to..." Such a great bike.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

There is something to be said for simplicity! I'm super stoked with the DR650, looking forward to thousands of miles on it! Appreciate you watching!

I have had 2 Dr650s. The one I have now is a 2020. I changed out the death wings for the Dunlop 606 front and rear. I changed the front sprocket to one less tooth. Added the akropovick slip on pipe. I changed the seat out to a concept seat. The carb has a 150 jet with the needle and airbox mod. The bike is now a night and day different bike. More power then I could've imagined.

Welcome to the club 🎉 reliable and basic sums it up perfectly

Your reasons and thinking are 100 % Correct! Loving mine!

Great bike. I always thought that it would fit me well and I bought a nicely equipped one last spring. Reasonable blend of comfort, power etc.

I really like the power to weight ratio over the other dual sport options

@precipiceofgrind

11 ай бұрын

It's certainly noticeable with the DR, especially compared to the KLR650.

Totally agree with what you say here. I just bought a 2023 model 2 months ago. Love it! Just subscribed to your channel.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new Suzuki! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!!

Riding damp gravel is a hoot. Loved doing it on my 1981 CB900F in Southern MN back in the day. Power slides out of curves and then up to 100 mph.

I bought one in Argentina for the same reasons as you. Great Video Bro! The bike is espectacular!

This version of the DR650 came out in '96. I bought my first one in '05, and bought my new one in '21. I have always liked the DR650 better than any other dual sport out there. I've ridden everything from long distance highway miles, to very rugged Colorado mountain trails, and it's great at everything. A friend of mine has an XR650L and I've ridden it quite a bit too, and it's also a great bike, but I like the DR better, it's smoother and rides better and doesn't get hot like the XR does.

@k9cj5

29 күн бұрын

You know it's good if you buy the same bike twice. What happened to your first one?

Excellent video. Very insightful. I wish it wasn't so basic, but maybe that's part of its charm.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Simplicity and basic were one of the reasons I chose the DR650, certainly a charm for me.

I purchased a 2004 DR650 several years ago for the same reasoning. Still have it and am going through some performance upgrades. (TM40 carb, Cogent suspension) Simple, non-flashy, reliable, tractor power. You'll find many how-to videos for maintenance and items that should be addressed. I've been using ProCycle for my upgrades and have no complaints with them.

@dariandawson8052

Жыл бұрын

Get one of those eagle fork braces. One of the best bang for your buck buys I bought off procycle. I think it's 100

Good deal and looks like you are really enjoying the DR 650 ! 👍 I had rode Suzuki RM and PE models in the dirt my whole life and wanted to experience some road riding later in life so I stayed with " Team Suzuki" and bought a 2002 DR650 . Looks like the DR is going to fit right in with the rest of the bikes .😁

Mine is a 2018 DR 650 white with 400 miles on it Love it😊 Nice Videos

Congrats brother !!! - The "current" model goes back to 1996 - You will love it. You have a blank canvas, and can build that bike up to whatever you want, or need it to do. In my opinion, THE MIGHTY SUZUKI DR 650 is the best Dual Sport bike on the planet !!! The "Aussies" love them in the outback !!!

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! I'm super stoked with my DR, just got some knobbies and skid plate for it!

@pilotdane1

Жыл бұрын

@@precipiceofgrind FNA !!! - Awesome !!!!

I agree, it's always awesome to buy the bike new and know you are the one riding and putting the miles on. You know that bike is never abused. Funny you mention the Tenere I'm looking to sell mine soon.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching!! If I may ask, any particular reason you want to part with the T7?

Nice video ❤️❤️from Coral Springs FL .

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nice one, Love my DR!

Congrats on the new DR.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, appreciate you watching!

thanks for the great content! ...luv to see new dr650 vids,, channels and owners!! and and because the yami tw200 is really hard to find on sale here in US?!! Well that is the reason why I own a 2016 DR650 @ 55 years young! I dream if lucking out on a tw200 one day though ...DR can get a little out of my comfort zone approaching dementia lol and I live in the treacherous Sandhills

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, appreciate you watching! I'm about to release a TW200 video, funny you should mention that.

The DR650 may not be stylish, but the engine is still a great looking lump!

About to get one of these beauties myself. An 03, I’m already in love with it lol.

If you ride hwy a lot the DR650 is best dual sport. If you ride a lot of dirt the DRZ400 is the best dual sport.

Best bike ever! Not flashy is right but I never thought about it, I always thought they were cool. I rode by a neighbors house on my new DR a few months ago with my new Aceribis tank and Sargeant seat and he says, "whoa, that thing is spotless, how did you keep it so nice, what year is that?!" I said 2022 He said oh, it's so old fashioned🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely putting on a larger gas tank and have looked at the Acerbis. How did the install go?

@armadilllo

Жыл бұрын

@@precipiceofgrind It's pretty simple but I think I will get a better petcock or use the stock one as soon as my gas runs out, it's kinda cheap. There are a couple hoses to plug/remove to the carb from the evap system unless using the stock petcock. You can use the stock petcock by modifying the tank which I'll probably do.

Watched your and several other videos I was stuck between dr and old, decided last week to spring for new dr 650 ready to rack up some miles.

@precipiceofgrind

2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Looking forward to a DR650 v KLR video!

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

It'll be a series similar to the XT250 vs 300L videos I did. Appreciate it, I'll be working on the first video soon!

Cush hub on the DR makes it a much better dual sport than the XR. Great choice IMO!

@trevorjameson3213

11 ай бұрын

I agree, the cush hub makes the difference for street riding smoothness and not destroying the drivetrain.

Power to weight ratio is awesome!

Enjoy buddy. 👌✌

One thing that you forgot to mention that is special about this bike is that it will tolerate the variety of grades of gasoline in south america.

Amazing bike I just bought a 2024 dr650s and it's a kick ass bike that I am convinced I made the right decision

I want this bike as a around town bike. I doubt I would ever go off road on it. I would put some more street oriented tires on it and use as a street bike in town

Cool bike, D rock. Simple almost always equates to more fun. Perhaps some single track riding before you gear it up?

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

It will be a slow build as I can afford it and some single track sounds awesome. I just ordered a set of Tusk D Sports to put on it. I'm going to run the Trailwings thru break in up to maybe 1000 miles or so then switch the tires. Thanks for watching!

Loved my 650...only downside....little cold natured with the carb...easy to work on....lots of torque....mid range also...

In my eyes The Dr 650 SE is a much better looking bike than the new Tenere.Even than all the new and modern Enduro bikes. Excites me every time seeing old school Enduro bikes with this style.Feel nothing when I see modern ones.Ride safe...

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Yup, no bells or whistles on the DR which was fine with me!

Miss your canyoneering videos!

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

We'll be doing more canyoneering soon, weather been crazy.

Let me admit that I never felt the same love for the Himalayan after learning how much lighter the DR650 is.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Understandable. I learned a good lesson regarding bike weight after a seriously grueling ride that almost stranded me in the desert.

I have owned a DR650 and I agree with your reasoning/justification for purchasing the bike. I am definitely wanting to puchase another DR650 sometime in the next year or two as I cannot see it being in Suzuki's lineup for too much longer, at least in current form. Interestingly, I am picking up a new 2023 Kawasaki KLR 650 (non ABS) today for $6541.92 out the door. Kawasaki is having a $1000.00 off promotion unitl 03/31. I searched for a new DR in my area and could not find one for any less than $8000.00 out the door.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Nice score on the KLR! I would have jumped on that too!

@Nors1e

Жыл бұрын

Wait where do they have the KLR for 1000 off?

@marlonhernandez706

Жыл бұрын

Gonna sell my 2020 with 3400 miles only, if interested. Has big tank and new dirt tires.

@BlazinBlades

Жыл бұрын

My dealer in Washington is asking $7,800 for the non-abs out the door after that $1,000 rebate. How do you get that price when only tax is $500 or more?

Nice vid. I'm new to dual sport riding. How do you find there sorts of roads when you travel?

@precipiceofgrind

11 ай бұрын

If something looks interesting then I go have a look. I do some research but for the most part I just pick an area and ride it.

my brother had both the Xr650l and Dr650 at the same time and both are very good bikes. The XR was cool to get out and act like a hooligan, doing wheelies and such. But, it was so tall and anything other than a short stint on the road and it wasn't very good. Between the two I always preferred to ride the DR. The lack of a cush drive in the rear hub of the Xr650 made for buzzy for lack of a better word, on the highway. Not to mention it could be very hard to start at times, which I think was a result of the factory jetting in 2016. Either both very good bikes, but I prefer the DR and KLR. Also, I thought they had discontinued the DR, but I realized it's still available and like you I think for the price of used ones, I will be looking at a new one to park beside my KLR

@precipiceofgrind

9 ай бұрын

I looked hard at the XR650l but ultimately the seat height turned me off. Dang thing towered over the DR650 when they were side by side at the dealership. I'm very happy with my DR650, glad I went with it. Thanks for watching!

Don’t ride in Mexico. My wife is from Mexico and I spend a lot of time down here. My brother-in-law lives here and is riding his BMW adventure bike up to Alaska soon. He’s shipping it to California to begin. The highways here are not safe. I can’t speak to the rest of Latin America though. I would do some research. I love the choice of bike, and I agree with your reasons. The only thing that would make me hesitate is the carburetor. But it doesn’t seem where you live you have to let them sit for months during the winter like where I’m from. I grew up in a Suzuki dealership. And while I was always a Honda guy 20-30 years ago, I’m all about Yamaha and Suzuki today. Most or all of their bikes are actually made in Japan. Kawasaki and Honda makes the majority of their stuff in Thailand. I guess I just want my Japanese bike to be Japanese. Be safe brother, I love your opinions and the videos.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about riding Baja and then cutting over to the mainland avoiding the Northern desert states. I was planning on doing this the following winter but I highly doubt there will be any change down there in that time. Where do you spend your time at if you don't mind me asking? Appreciate the advice and thanks for watching, stay safe amigo!

@DaddySizeIt

Жыл бұрын

@@precipiceofgrind Gringo to gringo I just wanted to tell you how I feel about it. The highways are a mess, cartels everywhere. My wife's family is hoping we send the military to clean up these terrorists. They're tired of living in fear. Mexico has wonderful people, amazing cheap food, I love it here. But it is a failed state. I'm in Guadalajara right now.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

@@DaddySizeIt I hear you. Mexico is my favorite country, been all over the world and my last trip down we bagged La Malinche. We were going the following year to get Pico de Orizaba but I cancelled after the Culiancanazo happened. Haven't been back. It's just gotten worse since then. Word on the street is there could be boots on the ground within five years, military action. Absolute mess. Guadalajara is ground zero. Hope you and your family stay safe, sir.

@DaddySizeIt

Жыл бұрын

@@precipiceofgrind Thanks, we do. Glad to hear MX is one of your favorite countries, mine too. Up there neck and neck with France for me, but I prefer the Mexicans over the French. It has its problems but overall, it really is underrated.

I really liked this video and, as a Mexican living in Mexico, I can tell you have given every reason why one should not bring this bike "south of the border and beyond" if being mugged is your concern. In a few words these are the kind of bikes that "spoters" or "hawks" look for when doing their "errand running" for the cartels... Reliable, simple, easy to service, etc... Sad but true... ¿Algún otro mexicano que esté de acuerdo?

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insight! Gracias por ver! No, I just didn't want to stand out on a big, flashy new bike. No matter what, I'd be a target...I recognize that.

Had an 06 but sold, I regret that for sure. Really nothing like it on the market today as long as you are ok with carburetors, primitive instruments and 5speeds

No bike more classic cool bad ass looking than a blacked out dr650!! Its the essence of the apocalypse romantics bike, the ultimate survival vehicle!!

Love my DR

If I could have a second bike this would be it. For the same reasons you listed. I opted for the klr as most of my time will be pavement and dirt roads. Mind sharing who you got insurance with?

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

KLR will do those things very well. Currently Allstate.

I miss my DR. Upgraded to fancier bikes with more power and better suspension but they just don’t have the character of the DR. I put 55,000 miles on mine before I sold it. I did redo the top end at 50k just to refresh the motor.

would take the DR or even the XR over a KLR any day and if it were more for street i would take the V-STROM 650 before the KLR but i would go for the DR over the XR for the seat height and the ability to raise and lower it, (I am 60+ and shrinking) but the XR650L is just as good when it comes to price, simplicity and dependability and they are both air and oil cooled, i had a XR250R and the XR400R and both were great machines

Great video, thank you I'm in Australia and we can't buy them anymore so I'm glad you managed to buy one new I've only just started getting into bikes and I'm so annoyed at the timing as I would've bought one new too if I'd known they were being phased out Used, these are going for $1,000 AUD more than a brand new crf300L so I'm really not sure what to do 😂

@precipiceofgrind

Ай бұрын

Man, what a shame you can't get new DR650s in Australia anymore. I was curious if you could purchase used ones, guess you answered that for me. My 300L has a certain niche for me and deep backcountry travel in the desert, I prefer it's lighter weight but it sure ain't no DR650. Good luck my friend!

@JoshSinnott97

Ай бұрын

Our laws don't make any sense because you can still buy the drz400e new but have heard that it's not very good at cruising at 60mph so it's hard for me to seriously consider it We can't even get the klx300 because it hasn't got ABS. I was comparing the crf to the klx equivalent (230s and 250) and there seems to be a big difference in build quality (in the klx's favour). I've seen a lot of posts on the crf forums about foot peg welds snapping off and the engine randomly turning off when down shifting from 3rd to 2nd so that doesn't give me much confidence with the Honda In a perfect world suzuki can learn from kawasaki and give the DR fuel injection like the KLR. ABS too so I can actually buy it aha

I want one, but being 5'7 this bike is too tall for me. Not too many choices out there for us height challenged people! Thanks for your excellent report on this excellent motorcycle.

@SWATT101

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure you can get lowering links for the rear...slide the forks up an inch and get a lowered seat

@Andriig75

Жыл бұрын

I'm also 5'7", Dr can be challenging for new riders,. Mine is fast, just need a bigger tank. Seat Concept seat a must...

@rubenmesa4119

Жыл бұрын

Same here 5’7” can touch with my toes on both sides. Flat foot it on one, I make it work. No lowering needed

@kmwalsh84

Жыл бұрын

I'm 5 ft 6 and I ride a 2010 bmw rs1200. Seat height is 35.5 inches and 600 lbs. You have to start somewhere, and it's all about technique. I would say try starting on a crf230l

@natedog805402

Жыл бұрын

@@rubenmesa4119 would it be a good first bike for someone whos 5'7?

hows the seat I have a KTM 250SXF I took the seat down to an upholstery shop they did a nice job. Suzuki stock seats seemed more comfortable.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Seat is a 2x4 and probably an angry one at that after a few hours on it. I'm going to switch out the seat to a Seat Concepts after I replace the gas tank.

I know buying new is nice and I almost did that with the XT250 I just bought. I don't have unlimited funds like you seem to have so crunching the numbers, I went used. It was about $500.00 less than new BUT I didn't have to pay all the extras that dealers get on new bikes. A new XT would put me close to 7K and the used 2020 with 192 miles on it kept me under 5K. I still believe used is the way to go. But that's just me.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Very nice! I was looking at 2017 model XT250 not too long ago, almost pulled the trigger on that one. Enjoy your XT, I love mine!

I want one

is a 2006 with 1k miles with the 5k in about to spend? 91 year old had it.. he jus passed away

At 8:50 time of great video , I thought of what I would call my Suzuki DR650 , after I buy it , my Rambler it will ramble through everything . Just a thought from a bike-less biker .

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good to me! Thanks for watching!

I'm thinking of riding through Africa -- I ride BMW 1200GSA and F850GSA... 2 pigs. Put on huge miles on those - 1200GSA went all throughout South America and F850 went from Florida to Thailand on one trip. As for flashy -- never, ever a problem in South America or Europe, Russia, Asia, China... But the weight is enormous -- loaded at almost 700lbs or more. So I'm going the exact opposite on an Africa tour -- simple stupid. Either a KTM690 full kitted or a DR650 full kit upgrade. I know they are opposites -- electronics/technology vs crazy simple... I have never heard of a DR650 but I got educated about the simplicity. Pounding miles and although I have never had issues with either of my BMW's which have been through hell -- In Africa I think it takes risks up a few notches... Keep riding and I will keep learning.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm sure you have some stories! I don't know much about the BMW 1200GSA but it seems to be a preferred bike for RTW. At 700 lbs, that could be difficult to deal with by yourself I would imagine...I guess dealing with multiple drops off road and getting stuck in mud and such. I'm sure the comfort is fantastic though. I'm still getting acquainted with my DR650 and have a nice build in mind for it. I'm thinking of running Mexico with it this coming winter. We shall see. Stay safe out there!

Late 90’s? Mine is a 91’ kick start only. Do the carb and exhaust mod, my dinosaur will power wheelie easily.

If I take this bike on the TAT, do I have to rejet the carb, I’m hearing no. So I think some passes are 12-14,000 feet. That is the reason I went with the klx 300. But would rather have the DR, because of fuel injection. I just don’t want any issues, riding solo. Your thoughts?

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

I honestly don't know. I have a 100 miles riding experience on my DR650 since it's so new and my other bikes are fuel injected. I would presume my bike might have some issues going from where I'm at at 3000ft to 12,000ft but I could be wrong. I'm going to have to learn as well.

@simonss13

Жыл бұрын

You can feel her start to dry heave up around 11k feet with the stock jetting - didn't bother me none as I wasn't at that altitude for very long

@RGB872

Жыл бұрын

A correctly tuned DR with the stock BST40, whether it has the 6F19 needle, or an aftermarket jet kit should work fine at most any elevation on the TAT. Mine with a JD Jet kit did just fine. In fact, my mileage improved at higher elevations and power was adequate while fully loaded for camping.

Sounds like I got a good deal in 2018 pd $6,000 new & $75 bike insurance😊

If I cant get a Tenere700, im getting one of these and moddkng the hell out of it.

Dr is a better mc then a HD and other's expensive 14k / 21k dual sport motorcycles in the dirt.

🏍️💨

So they are still making you pay retail for bikes? At least they didn't try to gouge you and make you pay over retail like some retailers are, and it sounds like you walked off of the lot with it! (instead of waiting forever for it to come in) You're missing a DRZ400 the Honda XR and the old Yamaha WR in your line up but I think the DR 650 is the best on the highway out of all of those from what I understand.

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say no to any of the bikes you mentioned. It was retail for the DR650, don't think it's that way with the T7 and others. I know for awhile dealers were over charging for the CRF300L. Supply and demand I guess.

The #1 reason you didn’t test Ride the new Gas Gas ES 700 fist. The 2nd & final reason to pick the DR price. Anymore writing only looks like a commercial for the ES 700.

i can not stand the noizy crf 300l and will not take a chance whit the 450 to so i like smooth big bore and dr650 is the best made in japan this bike will take value

@clutchitup8565

10 ай бұрын

Heck ya

100$ for a year I wish!! In bc Canada on a new license insurance would be 8-1200$ a year 😢

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Ouch, that's brutal!

For as long as it's been around in surprised it's still carbureted and only has 5 gears.

@SmokinZen

Жыл бұрын

Yeah deal breaker for me

@clutchitup8565

10 ай бұрын

Why change what works its the best bang for the buck

I scored a 2013 for $3k- $10k miles. Goes anywhere.

@keypoughkeepsie

Ай бұрын

is a 2006 with 1k miles a steal at 5k?

I want to buy one bike. Which is better. DR . Or KLR .

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

That's tough, even though both are 650s...the KLR and DR are very different. I'll be doing a comparison video series with both bikes in the very near future that may help. Test riding both would be a good place to start.

@clutchitup8565

10 ай бұрын

DR

we can't get any of the best bikes in the EU, no DR no DRZ. not new anyway, didn't stop be from buying a 5th hand drz400s ;) best decision of my life

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

Man, that's a drag! Is it due to emissions? I still want a DRZ400, those bikes are awesome!

Sadly, it's illegal in Europe. Not for sale. Too polluting (carburetor)

@precipiceofgrind

5 ай бұрын

Man, that is no bueno.

Since you already have a KLR, maybe should have got the DRZ400

@precipiceofgrind

11 ай бұрын

Nah, the KLR and the DR are very different bikes and have different purposes for me. Trying to talk the wife into getting the DRZ400...

@johnnyhunter4345

7 ай бұрын

taller seat.....

Would tge DR650 work on single track trails?

@precipiceofgrind

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't hesitate to take mine on single track.

@mjohnson6703

Жыл бұрын

@Precipice Of Grind Would it be a good first time bike to buy? I have been riding my girlfriend's CRF 230 a few times and that is about the extent of my riding experience.