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@anonymous_PR

6 ай бұрын

Had you ever try the Honda xr650l? I'm between this one and the Honda to turn it to an adventure bike, but I can't decide which one

@robertrasmussen2427

5 ай бұрын

Ý⁶

@MotorcyclesOffroad

4 ай бұрын

@anonymous_PR I have not been on the honda enough to make a judgement. But I can say it is a super tall bike for the mid 300lb weight class.

FOR SALE: slightly used Suzuki DR650. Only ridden off-road a few times in Mexico, across the US and Bolivia. Only taken on a few road trips from Los Angeles to Maine, Florida, Alaska and Argentina. Only exposed to salt water during a sailboat trip from Panama to Colombia, and for a short trip across the flooded Salar de Uyuni. Only raced once, in the Baja 1000. And, only been down 25 maybe 30 times. New air in tires.

The truth about the DR650 is that it cost next to nothing for Suzuki to produce. If they dropped the price to match the CRF300L, nobody would buy the CRF300L or KLR. The DR650 aftermarket is the largest than any other motorcycle ever made. Mine is set up for dirt, but I can throw my ADV wheel set on and do BDR or street all day long. Once you replace the front fender, add the DR200 tail light with fender eliminater kit, and replace the turn signals, the DR650 looks surprisingly more modern.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

It really doesn't take much to modernize this bike. When I first saw mine I was surprised how a fender, tail kit, and turn indicators really took the bulk look out of the bike and made the lines flow so much better.

@cyclegoon

9 ай бұрын

It's $6999, how much cheaper does it need to be????

@mackenziedowlearn891

9 ай бұрын

@@cyclegoonCarbed, no abs, no tach or fuel gauge, R&d paid for well over a decade ago, like $1000 cheaper 😅

@tahoehiker

8 ай бұрын

The DR is still made in Japan. The KLR and CRF300l are made in Thailand. There's your price difference.

@RKmndo

8 ай бұрын

​@@mackenziedowlearn891The DR doesn't need EFI, a tach, or a fuel gauge. A tach could easily be had with a Vapor dash though, and Reserve works fine instead of a gauge. One could even replace the DR's stock tank with a transparent one, if they REALLY want to know their fuel level at all times. ABS might be nice for a lot of pavement riding, but the DR's brakes generally work fine with just stainless brakehoses and decent tires. A wide-ratio 6spd would be nice, but Nova aftermarket gearsets are good enough for gearspread and durability. Procycle, Strang, and their ilk have made the DR still be a great value. I hope that Suzuki adapts EFI and ABS soon though, just so they can keep offering it new for an affordable price.

The other great thing with the DR is it is easy to work on, home maintenance at its best, spark plugs are easy, oil and filter changes, air filter access, screw and lock nut adjustment on the valves, no PITA shims to change, snail cam adjustment for the chain, the list goes on. Part of the reason I love my DR and used it for countless years as a courier motorcycle in Melbourne Australia, it was my source of income, I would fire it up in the morning, ride it 250 - 300 klms a day for 5 days, maybe spend some time on the weekend doing some maintenance then back to work on Monday to repeat the process again for 9 years on one bike. I travelled 470, 000 klms on that bike as a courier and the longest it was off the road was 2 weeks when I blew up the gearbox at 199,000 klms. After 18 years of ownership I still own and ride that 2005 model, after I retired it from courier work in 2014, to be replaced with another DR, it became my off road travel bike and clocked up more kilometres on Aussie dirt roads. Definitely my nominee for the greatest motorcycle ever made, some may be faster and sleeker but for a bike that cost me $8500 AD back in 2005 and done that mileage and done everything I asked of it and more, a KTM 690 at twice the price would have been on the recycle heap long time ago, even with its better suspension and more power. 😂😂😂😂

@ADyess086

6 ай бұрын

Extremely impressive

@joebernall4116

6 ай бұрын

The reason I love the DR is because, for the most part if I breakdown in the middle of nowhere I can probably troubleshoot the problem just like I could if I was at my house. And I don't have guess if there is something wrong with the computer screen because it doesn't have one and the electronics are minimal. I think I can take the whole thing a part with just a few tools and everything for the most part is easily accessible

@user-et5ti3yw2t

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing you story of DR-650, amazing. I have been listening to thousands of reviews and stories and I have never seen a bad experience with the DR650, so I bought one and now I can say that this bike is very good and is a legend.

Dude - awesome review. Watched 100% - and subbed. No one will read my comment, but congrats on the success of your channel... Mine sucks LOL - But don't care either. I am 62... Been riding since I was about 5 if you count Mini-Bikes. THE MIGHTY SUZUKI DR 650 is the best bike I have ever owned.... Bar None. Won't go into "Mod's" - but you can make this bike into anything you want. ADV (for camping) and take off the paniers, and hit the jumps !!! Trust me. It is THE BEST TRUE 50/50 DUAL SPORT on the planet. Great video !!! - Very well done !!!!

@hegemonictrader45

4 ай бұрын

DR650 all the way Dane ;)

@pilotdane1

4 ай бұрын

@@hegemonictrader45 MARIO !!!!! FNA BROTHER !!!!!

@adammyford

4 ай бұрын

Very true bud, l'm loving my DR650!!!,👍

@TommyNitro

3 ай бұрын

It really is the Jeep Wrangler of motorcycles: not great at anything from the factory, but can be widely upgraded for one's choice of riding.

I really like your no nonsense, matter of fact presentation... subscribed. 👍

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Cheers

Loved this video. Haven’t seen any good DR videos for awhile. Much appreciated.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

No problem, and glad you enjoyed it. This video took forever to edit and put together.

great video, very honest ne subscriber and fan

Love the review. Well said!

You've won a subscriber here. I'm already a DR650 (commuter/do-it-all) owner, I just like hearing people's experiences. Thanks for making this.

Excellent review, really enjoyed hearing your impressions.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😉

I love seeing all this Jersey footage, and your analysis of some of these dual sport bikes is great. Very helpful

@john1911ccw

6 ай бұрын

I bought a DR 650 back in the 90’s so I could ride legally in the Jersey Pines.

This is a great video. I really want one of these so bad. The black and or grey ones are so perfect. After having phases of thinking I wanted just about every kind of bike, I landed on just this. I think thats all I'd want. Wish the seat was a little better for two, but that's only be for emergencies anyway so its fine. I want a daily commuter that I can attach to my campervan as a backup/fun/emergency vehicle for mountain trips.

great video !!

Welcome back. Saw it through🎉

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

Well thank you! I did enjoy a break but also missed making videos lol

Huge thanks for this great review. Great points you made that have helped me in deciding if this is the right bike, which I reckon it is now! I need a 50/50 bike that doesn't compromise too much and suits me as a 110lbs 5'5" rider. Got the Svartpilen 401 at the moment which is a great bike but have been getting into more offroad and its too limited for that.

Nice review ! I'm rocking a new to me Suzuki 2008 V-Strom 650, and can testify to Suzuki quality, reliability as good as it gets. I'm more Road & Touring oriented, just like my DL 650 (model # for Vstrom) is, but if / when I get the urge to hit the Trails & Dirt I'll look up a DR first.

I agree with your review 100% I was recently looking for a good used DRZ 400 and came across a next to new DR650 for a good price so I grabbed it and I am so glad I did. The more I ride the DR 650 the more I love it. It's great on the street and is suprisingly decent off road. I already added bar risers and have a 14 tooth sprocket on order to drop the gearing down a little to better navigate tighter trails. I'm 5'8", 170 lbs and the seat height and suspension is perfect for the type of driving I do. I am very happy with this purchase considering this model wasn't even on my radar while I was searching for a new ride. The only thing I can say negative so far about the bike is "The Factory Seat Sucks" lol Thanks for all your videos. Cheers from Nova Scotia, Canada

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

Hey man I am glad you found this bike and love it. I am by no means a fanboy I have a bike from each of the 4 Japanese manufacturers in my garage atm, but this bike really surprised me on how awesome it is.

Awesome video. I tend to lean towards team XR when it comes to comparing these two, but it’s hard to deny how proven the DR has become over the decades.

Own a CRF300L; used to own a DR650. Totally agree with you.

I've been looking into small and mid ADVs, since I'm now done with pounding out the hard enduro on a 2t. I can't swing buying new ADV or most of the (decent)used stuff on the market for that matter(I unexpectedly had to buy a new road bike this year). But, I finally found a seller not price gouging with a very good condition 2011 DR650 at 8k miles for $3000... This I can do and I should grab it while I can. Thanks for the video, it was very helpful... I always watch too the end, unless the vid sucks... which yours most certainly didn't 😉

Thanks, that was a great review. I actually bought this bike today and will be spending the winter months making some mods for some Rock Mountain adventures next spring. Oh, I did watch till the end.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Watched all the way to the end. Love the dr 650

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

Great bike overall it's a great bike.

Review is once again spot on. I own an 06 model and have done many of the mods you mentioned including the lower pegs and frankly this is the most comfortable bike I own or have owned. Pretty much knew you would love it once you threw a leg over. 😉

@MotorcyclesOffroad

8 ай бұрын

Ohh its a great motorcycle, I was looking for one for a while lol.

You got my subscription! Just bought a new DR, came off street bikes and touring Harleys. New adventures ahead!

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

That is awesome to hear, it will open up a whole new world of places you can ride.

Great review man. I started riding aged 58 with a DR, riding 80 20 off-road to inroad, its been awesome to learn on. I too am 5.10 and did the bar risers a high bend bar and footpads. Still have the plank seat though. Awesome bike and easy to work on.

New subscriber here, Like your style of reviews. Its clean and organized and entertaining. Cool network of trails you were on. That tunnel was awesome.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

8 ай бұрын

Well thank you, and I am glad to have ya here.

Excelente video !! Excelente resumen, soy fan de Suzuki y dueño de una dr, lo mejor en motos 👏🏽

Watched the whole vid. SUBSCRIBED 👍👍 Great Video !!!

@MotorcyclesOffroad

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! It helps out a ton to have such great people who are willing to support me.

I think you hit the nail right on the head with your view and explanation of the DR650. I was looking for one when I sold my last tour bike. It was a VRF 1200. I ended up buying a new (2022) Royal Enfield Himalayan. I do really like my Himalayan, but I think I really should have waited and found a DR650. I feel like the DR650 would have been more versitile in the long run.

Nice review, thanks for sharing it with us. I am seriously thinking about buying a DR650.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

Ай бұрын

It's a great do it all bike, and anything you don't like about it you can aftermarket part replace or change.

I've heard plenty of derogatory remarks about the DR650 bush pig and so forth. I love my DR650 and would recommend it to anyone who could fit it. You would probably fit a comfort seat and a bigger fuel tank. This bike will take you anywhere. Bang for buck it's unbeatable. We can't buy them in NZ anymore. It's a great concept I only hope Suzuki make an updated version.

I think you are right on with your review. I just completed a 7 day 1,400 mile trip on my 2017 DR650ES and it was a joy. It will cruise all day at an indicated 70 mph and it will single track just fine until you encounter a technical rocky uphill section. The weight and suspension are the only drawbacks. I'm 72 and I have smaller, and bigger, bikes in the garage but I chose the 650 for this trip to Northern California. My mods only include a luggage rack, skid plate, bark busters, and a Corbin seat.

great video and i watched and enjoyed all the way through even though i have no interest in this bike - i had one as a field bike when i was 15 which is a looooong time ago, i now ride an exc500 and am just wandering around the web watching stuff, great presentation bud, all the best

@MotorcyclesOffroad

8 ай бұрын

Well thanks for watching to the end.

GREAT review!

@MotorcyclesOffroad

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it. 👍

Took a dr650 overland from UK to western Sahara back in 98 Super reliable

G’day, I really enjoyed watching your episode on the Honda CRF300L Rally, I 100% agree with your comments, I’m an Aussie who will be moving to Thailand to live, I use to ride a classic 1963 Ducati Diana 250cc single, I kept it in mint condition until it was stolen, after that I stopped riding and used the car, I rekindled my interest in bike riding again while backpacking in Asia, hopefully if things go to plan sometime in 2024 I will be touring Thailand and Vietnam by bike, I was originally was looking to buy a bigger touring bike but due to a shoulder injury from a fall, I now have to focus my thoughts on a smaller lighter bike to fit my needs, a friend I know who now lives in Thailand had bought a second hand CRF300L at a motorcycle auction, I had the opportunity to have a ride and fell in love with it, I think it’s the best small, light touring bike I’ve come across, I have already made inquires I will be buying the Honda CRF300L Rally, I will be doing some upgrades suspension, handlebars & risers, foot pegs, tires, seat re-padding, even with all the upgrades it’s still works out to a reasonably priced touring package, great bike. Cheers Michael

Just found your channel. Great content. Subscribed

@MotorcyclesOffroad

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I am glad you are enjoying the content!

Thanks for the review. Are you riding in the Pine Barrens? The trails look vet familiar. So much fun out there.

Great review.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, thanks for the comment.

I have two DR's and they are great!

great video on the bush pig, Subbed.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support. Next week or the week after I should have a couple more on this bike.

Great review. I am 6' 1" tall and raised the bars 2" and lowered the pegs 2". It is so comfortable to ride sitting and standing now. You can get pegs that are set back 2" to make for a perfect standing balance but you would need to modify the brake lever and gear change lever. I went down 1 tooth on the counter sprocket as I found it too high geared on and off road. I rode the bike home from the dealership and refused to ride it again until my replacement seat arrived. It is that bad.

I just bought the 2023 DRZ 400s and my neighbors now want's a bike. This is the bike I said for him to buy. TY for the reviews and I hope it help him with his choice as the DRZ 400 is great for me but he's a bigger boy than I so needs more power. Great video till the End and you got my Sub 30k Come on peeps

Awesome video been riding since I was 7 years old now 51 love it currently riding a Kawasaki Z900 RS and looking for a good dua sport or Adventure bike to kick around on Subscribed

So this video helped me pick my first bike , I ended up getting a 2024 650. It’s my first bike, could not be happier appreciate you

@MotorcyclesOffroad

3 ай бұрын

That is so awesome to hear! I am glad this video helped you and that it was a cause to something that truly makes you happy.

I have a 2018 white with 400 miles on it Love it😊

5:16... yep, that's the sound... we've all been there, luggin' it at low RPMs but the bike doesn't quit! The DR650 truly is an amazing motorcycle. My decision to buy one years ago was largely due to videos like this. But there's one channel in particular that solidified my decision: "Biker Bits" with Mark (and sometimes Nay!) Thanks "Motorcycles Offroad" for the great video! You got a sub from me.

@843292

2 ай бұрын

6:14 - 41 miles per gallon! That's pretty good! I usually get somewhere in the 36 mpg range on mine. Of course, I'm also doing most my riding between 4,000 and 8,000 foot elevation. So that may play into it.

Dr650 is an excellent bike. I installed the tm40, even thought the stock mikuni bst was not half bad, just less easier to adjust. People whine about the fuel mileage dropping with the tm40, but you can jet for preference. I installed a set of forks from a 2004 rm450, which is what made the biggest difference, and the seat concepts seat. Purchased my 1997 for 1300 bucks, it had been stolen 3 times previously and somehow managed to be recovered everytime. The owner i purchased it from before was a russian who just wasnt tall enough to seat the bike, personal preference since youtube has shown me plenty of short folks riding some massive beasts. Ill probably end up getting the purple frame paint matched and have the entire thing disassembled in a couple years for a full overhaul. Ive done plenty of upgrades, an acerbis fuel tank is nice, know this though if you take a spill with the 6.6gallon tank, you might end up ripping the rear tank mounts out. For 500 bucks, its not a cheap tank to replace. Fixing is way better. Its economical, large enough to ride on the highways. And small enough to ride single track.

Legend.

I am blessed with hundreds of miles of well graded forest roads near by. My 2014 DL1000A is a tad unwieldy for them though. I have often thought of this 650.

Thanks for the great video, i just subscribed. I have an 09 ktm 530 that I want to sell and I'm looking at getting a DR650. The reason being is that I'm 5'9", I want more of an adventure bike, and I like how cheap and old school the bike is. I have a 2022 GasGas MC250 that is my main woods and hard enduro bike, but I would like to get into multi day camping trips and really cover some ground. I think the DR might be a great fit for this and like you said the price is more than fair for how versatile the bike is, especially if I can find a good deal on a slightly used one. Thanks for the great informative video, take care and happy riding.

new subscriber here. someone mentioned you in the comments on Swanky Cat’s channel. I bought a 2021 DR650 in 2021 and have only done minor mods. One of which is the seat, damm … the stock seat is like sitting on a 4”x4” piece of wood. I bought a used like new Sargent Seat and it looks like the one you have. It is way better than stock but needs padding. I am hoping to see someone that has a Seat Concepts one in person and compare them. Sadly I still haven’t changed out the crap stock times. I will most likely go with the 606’s and the Pirelli MT21 and also go one tooth down on the front sprocket. BTW … where do you ride ? The trails in this videos are exactly like the ones here in New England.

Thanks for your video... I just bought a DR650 with 24k for 3800... I was always doubting its capabilities, but your video pushed me over and no regrets thus far.

Great video, me myself have had alot of bikes in all categories, but recently I've been done with heavy bikes (probably due to weight loss) and have been looking for a new or old bike, but needs to be capable on the motorway (UK) I've been looking at the the dr350 but have been thinking about the dr650, just wondered what your thoughts are as I can't seem to find a comparison anywhere 👍

When I bought my DR-650 I answered a survey from Suzuki, I appreciated the fact that THEY DIDN'T CHANGE THE MOTORCYCLE AT ALL and that was the reason I bought it. Nowadays there are no motorcycles made as good as the DR-650

@marko1314

4 ай бұрын

Great review - Gotta love Suzuki - a manufacturer who get it exactly right so very often - also a manufacturer that lives by the wise and very sensible adage of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" 😎

Good job critiquing this model. I've had many motorcycles in three different categories, the KLR-650 being the only bike that I would take off-road. I mostly commuted with it, so I had 90% road tires. It lacked the torque that I required for hill country asphalt riding, so I passed it on in favor of the Kawasaki Versys 650 parallel twin. That "Supermoto" style bike was a howl to ride as a commuter, as I live in the hill country of rural Western Franklin County, Massachusetts & commuted 27 miles to work, including several miles of divided highway & 3 1/2 miles of uphill to my place of work on a mountain ridge. I had six bikes registered & on the road simultaneously including; GL-1800 Gold Wing, Triumph Rocket III Classic 2300cc 3 cylinder, Suzuki 1250 Bandit & Honda PS-250 Big Ruckus ( 70 mph & 70 mpg, just not at the same time ) lol. Now, at 73, I have the Bandit & the Triumph Bonneville Bobber 1200 high torque parallel twin. So far, I haven't found anything wrong with a 1255 Sport Touring bike & a 1200 hooligan bike.

DR650 is the one bike I’ve sold and repurchased again a year later because I missed it so much. It is the best ADV bike out there in my opinion if you are looking to have a true 50/50 bike that is reliable as an anvil, easy to get parts, can mod and customize into exactly what you want. Great bike to learn how to work on bikes, super simple. With upgraded suspension and the right hands you can get it through some single track and still be able to hit 80mph on the interstate home. 100 percent agree it is the best one bike solution I’ve found if you want to cover the most possible bases with one bike.

At 5’11 and maybe 155 pounds I’m a thin guy. A dr650 is a heavy dirtbike. That’s the best way to look at it. I bought a 2023 after looking towards larger bikes, I wanted to try the XR650 but the height made me nervous about being able to put a foot down off-road, I love the current gen KLR650 but it feels redundant when a T7 is faster and roughly the same size. Even for a bit more money. The DR wasn’t something I was looking for (in the grand scheme of things I should have gotten a CRF ralleye, but I decided the DR was perfect for me when I sat on it and felt confident enough to put a foot down. Now, I’ve dropped this thing dozens of times and with my case savers from warp9, and my skid plate, I’ve beat the hell out of it. I’ve tried to hang with 2 stroke guys even with the stock suspension and I’ve done ok. I love this bike. Better suspension, a skid plate and a better set of tires? It’ll hang with most.

Great video thanks mate. I'm currently looking for a DR 650 but here in Australia they're still fetching god money which is more than I want or am able to pay right now.

Hey, in the clip where you crossed the puddle with the lake to the right at 4:03 was that in the NJ Pine Barrens? Something T. Burnes State Park? I was just there and it looks almost identical... I chickened out and turned around lol. That dark rust water was kinda foreboding.

The DR is a solid bike.

Great video. I’m looking to trade my Yamaha mt07 for a DR now and get some riding in where you look to be in the pine barrens

@MotorcyclesOffroad

5 ай бұрын

Awesome! I am out there at least a few times a month in the nicer weather. I ride in a few different places but the pines are one of my favorites.

I wos drive 4 years model 1997 Dr650 se i wos past abouth 40 000km without any ptoblem . all terrene . there are exelente machine . . Now i bay another's one. 2005 model and im stil heappy. .

dr650 not really an adventure bike? where have you been for the last 33yrs the dr650 is "the" adventure bike.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

ohh damn, I stand corrected! It really is an awesome bike, I should have known this since I enjoyed the DR350SE a ton.

Had many bikes over 40 years of dirt bikes and my favorite is my DR 650 ,even in the snow , I was impressed ,great bike , great prices ,adventure awaits , jumping on mine to do bird hunting trails in ten minutes .

Great review! I've been riding a dr350se for a few years and I've been looking for a bike that does better on the road. I really don't do any serious offroading, but the I wasn't sure what it was I would switch to. I think the good choice is a dr650.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

I also had a DR350 up until 2021 when I bought my crf300L. Great bike overall!

@mikes4352

8 ай бұрын

I have a '96 350 and an '06 650. Both good bikes. Ones a little more street friendly and the other more dirt friendly. I do alot of riding on the 650 with my son on the 350. They both can hold their own in most situations.

@Sam-xt5gb

8 ай бұрын

@@mikes4352 I really do love my 350. I’ll probably keep it when I get another bike so I can have a friend ride with me.

Nice vid! Are you in the Great Lakes region? I'm in MI, looks similar. That tunnel looks awesome! Still trying to get confident in the sand on my DR.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

8 ай бұрын

Hey man, all the footage is from the New Jersey pine barrens and the Pennsylvania pocono mountains.

@utbelegs

8 ай бұрын

Tips from deep Florida sugar sand..stay on the pegs with your weight as far back as possible, let the front float ..it'll feel weird but stay on the throttle n lower gears.. the front will "hunt" alot but you'll still be in control. Guys freak when the bike wanders..let it wander..stay on the gas ..sometimes alot.

Had a few of these now. Definitely very capable bike even in standard trim. Plenty will argue it’s too soft in the suspension or it needs fuel injection or a 6th gear. Just get on it and ride and enjoy being free. Lost count how many times Ive rounded up the special riders with the fancy suspension upgrades or guys who spend big bucks on the fancy bikes only to find their riding skills won’t improve with the more expensive motorcycle.

Nice ride through the Jersey pine barrens, what, Wharton state forest??…..

@MotorcyclesOffroad

29 күн бұрын

All sorts of areas in NJ, PA, and MD.

Got a set of knock off 2" Rok risers on Amazon. First ride at a walking pace, in deep sand, one snapped off. Fortunately I had the tools to return it to the stock position. Got the real deal now. You get what you pay for. Sometimes less.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

Damn that is crazy, I have been running these 20$ ones for over 1000 miles offroad. Seem pretty good so far.

I found this video based on the for sale listing and you’re making it very hard for me not to drive a few hours and take this off your hands

@MotorcyclesOffroad

6 ай бұрын

Haha well it's a great bike. If you do end up wanting to come look at it let me know if you in advanced so I can print some shirts for you following the channel.

Great bike, I have owned two. But they really need to update it. I get not updating the expensive EPA related stuff that is currently grandfathered, but they need to up date other aspects of the bike. It is silly to buy a cheap bike, and then pour a bunch of unrecoverable money into it. They should put longer foot pegs on it, put bars on it that are suitable for stand up riding, and update all of the lighting at an absolute minimum. Skid plate and rim locks should be standard - at least drill and plug the rims for locks. Fully adjustable fork and shock damping would be nice too.

I have placed lower foot begs and weighted bars for open cock pit, i had 5.2 gain fuel and but it made full suspension upgrade

The Mighty DR, what a Legend

@pilotdane1

6 ай бұрын

FNA !!!!!

Also an Aussie company in QLD makes a full front and rear suspension upgrades - see the YT videos of DR650 doing motorcross style high jumps. ;)

One thing you didn’t mention is the dismal headlight. That’s a must upgrade.

i have a xt250, drz400 and a ktm950 but have a craving for a big single 650, i think a DR will be in my garage before long maybe a 690 too. I am all about that reliability

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

All great motorcycles! you are very lucky.

The reason I have a DR 650 can be summed up in one word..reliability.Ive modded mine like all the way, But I need that reliability..ATM I have a 1996 model which has 120000 miles on it and still goes like a train..it goes like new..if its not broke don't fix it..Yes all the mods I did were to address stock issues ie..bigger tank, more comfortable seat uncorked it with a new flat slide carb, open airbag with hi flo filter and a full stain tune exhaust to make it sound and go better...( and some cosmetic stuff) but it was still less expensive than the equivalent ktm and it looks sounds and goes better and is more reliable and cheaper to maintain and service..best bike ever made in my opinion..cheers for the vid.

i bought a new 22 first thing i did was bar risers and foot peg lower dropped 1 tooth on the counter sprocket next is rejet and exhaust stiffer springs as im over 6 ft and 260 good bike go get one

The Doctor is the best motorcycle ever made period. The King is dead, long live the King!

Being 5'10" @ 240# guy that needed a low maintenance, affordable, air cooled dual-sport and preferred a carburetor, clearly made my choice simple : DR 650 The XR650 was way too high and the KLR 650 is simply too big & heavy on the trails l ride ( tight Eastern single track ) I'm enjoying the hell out of modding it for my own particular needs. Pro Cycle ( God bless 'em ) have been receiving some fat stacks from me since l got my 2023 DR650 last spring. The great thing about the DR is it's one helluva great " blank canvas" to mod into what the owner wants. There's tons of aftermarket accessories, l'm already planning on getting the Pro Cycle 790 kit once the engine needs rebuilt and from what l've read about the DR' s longevity, it'll be awhile😂

I use to have drz400, tenere 700, wr250r, vstar 1300 and dr650. Dr650 hands down is the best bike for versatility

@MotorcyclesOffroad

8 ай бұрын

If you were to only ever have on bike this might be the best one you can ever get.

@jeffreystroman2811

8 ай бұрын

How's the wr250 off road compared to the drz? No comparison or is it up to the rider?

@ooatamanov

7 ай бұрын

@@MotorcyclesOffroad dr650

@ooatamanov

7 ай бұрын

@@jeffreystroman2811 wr250r is definitely better. Better balanced, better geared, better suspension. Feels light and nibble vs ] Drz400s it's like carrying very tall ladder, but for short rides easier to get on it.

The 2x6 yellow pine factory seat was the very first mod, then risers,peg lowers And 5.5 gallon fuel tank. What a do it all bike

@IrnMaiden304

4 ай бұрын

55 gallon 🤔🤨 ....

@SuperEightball1

4 ай бұрын

@@IrnMaiden304 5.5 gal is hard enough to wrestle. Couldn’t imagine 55gal

@IrnMaiden304

4 ай бұрын

@@SuperEightball1 Your original said " 55 gallon ", that's why my comment, before you edited yours after leaving it for 3 months, is what it is, I understood it was an error. My comment isn't saying to put a 55 gallon tank on it, bike would be able to move let alone not bend or break in half from the weight, and I don't know why you are trying to spin it as if I was implying so except to make me seem like I'm the stupid one 😆

@SuperEightball1

4 ай бұрын

@@IrnMaiden304 sorry if it sounded that way. Yes I did edit because I didn’t notice MY error till you made me aware of it. No harm no foul. Relax enjoy ya DR I do. btw thanks for pointing out my mistake !

There is a company that makes taller 5th gear kits for the DR650 - plus 5% and 10% i believe- so, putting a smaller front sprocket would lower all gears, but then you 5th gear would be genuine highway ( low rpm )gear.

I'm glad they still make the DR. The only new bike I want is 33 lmao

I’ve been thinking about trading my KLR for a DR650 but I just bought a DR250 and now I’m thinking one for dirt, one for longer trips with little to no off-road. It would be nice to take a longer highway trip with a better off-road option at the end but I love that KLR now. Maybe I’ll buy a DR650 and if the KLR sits in the garage too much I’ll sell her.

❤❤ bulletproof bike

Hey! at 6:30, is that Richloam WMA in Florida? I haven't ridden it in over a decade, but the trail that opens up to where you took a right at 6:30 in the video looked crazily familiar...

@MotorcyclesOffroad

5 ай бұрын

Haha you know how any times I have been asked if I am riding in Florida?! This is the pine barrens in New jersey. We have 1.1million acres of pine lands to explore out here.

Great info...did you get your risers on Amazon...what brand...I'm 5"11 and when I stand on pegs feels uncomfortable...think I need the bars higher and slightly back...did the risers make a difference for you?

@MotorcyclesOffroad

2 ай бұрын

I did get my Risers from Amazon, there is a link in the first comment to the DR 650 upgrades and the ones I use are there. I feel they make a difference for me when standing and riding which I like to do a lot.

I am looking at a 1995, anything I should look out for? I heard you say in the video they haven’t changed much over the years. New clutch, stock otherwise and 3200 miles. Looks mint.

I have a 1982 Suzuki SP500 it is a sweet duel sport I bought it new inj 1985 for a little more than 1,800 new look at the spoecs.

@adammyford

4 ай бұрын

The Granddaddy to the mighty 650! That's a cool bike man😎 l love the late70's early 80's bikes👍

Yes, reliability is timeless. How some bikes like the KLR650 or the CB500X or the BMW F850GS can really be called "Adventure Motorcycles" is a bit misleading, because any bike with all that stuff to go wrong on you in the middle of nowhere (radiator, radiator hoses, thermostat, electric fuel pump, fuel injectors, fuel injection wiring, ect...) isn't something you want in the middle of nowhere. What makes the DR650 and Honda XR650L the better option is the lack of all these things, the basic one-banger single-carb setup with standard gauges that don't tend to fail, and if they do you can usually fix it right where it sits. Way out in the bush it's not about "additional options" it's about survival and reducing points of failure, and the DR650 has that covered hands down... I have a '22 model and I love it.

Awesome review. I'm looking to get into offroading/adventure riding so this was very helpful! What was the year and mileage on your 3k purchase? I'm seeing a 2007 with 12k miles asking for $7500. Which is very high but it does have all the mods.

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

9,000 miles I think and it was a 2004.

@scrapmanindustries

5 ай бұрын

I haven't checked recently but in 2012 they were only $6k brand new. granted some people put close to $4k in them to be more adventure styled and what not. I Put 14k miles on mine and only "mods" I did was springs, 3x (air box, carb jets, exhaust), bigger rear sprocket and new tires. and chain catch delete if you can even call that a mod. they're pretty decent stock and the "mods" you need to do are not super expensive. at least if you can work on it yourself.

Wish there was more of these in the UK, was one of my options and still is but they are quite hard to find

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

Yeah it Is sad, they have been discontinued in some markets based on ABS and emissions which makes them a little more rare.

I rode dirt as a teenager and somehow avoided road riding until recently, where I decided that I would go through all the classes and things on a TW200, something I knew from "back when". I love the TW200, it's so darn forgiving and the little mule can go places most bikes cannot simply due to the cheater tires. But highways aren't great, even with gearing changes. So the next bike has to be able to handle all without the excess vibration and gearing issues, while still staying in the weight range that is sweet. I love the KLR 650, but it feels overweight in too many situations. So for the last 4 months I keep seeing the DR650 as the answer. Bush Pigs seem to be the right balance. The only dark-horse on the horizon, for a Dakar fan like myself, is the darn Kove. Almost feels like Suzuki could blend a DRZ400 and DR650 and get a competitor to this new entrant, but I doubt they care to. One real benefit of picking a DR650 is that I could technically fly to another continent, buy a DR650, get it tuned-up and go ride. There are so many and they are so well known. That almost fulfills one of the most adventure seeking side of riding I know of, while staying in the budget most mortals can handle.

@adammyford

4 ай бұрын

I had a tw200 and loved it, but just like you l needed something simple, fun, capable of easily handling 65 mph if need be, affordable and sit not too high. I'm 5'10" and the DR 650 feels perfect to me! I've had my 2023 for one year now and l'm so glad l got it, the TW200 is missed and will always have a place in my heart but it just was too limited. If you decide to get a DR l hope you enjoy it as much as I have!!!

The DR is one sweet looking bike. I’d like to try fat tires on it like bvc off-road makes. Fat tires would seem to make it an even more go anywhere bike

TY

@MotorcyclesOffroad

9 ай бұрын

NP 🏍

The Suzuki DR650SE Motorcycle is the Glock of all Dual Purpose Motorcycles, it is the best example of price value, it is a machine, it is really a very well made and very durable motorcycle, mine is already more than 15 years old without a single problem or damage.