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What I heard at the end of this video was “I’ve bought another motorcycle”

What a great video sir! This is one of the most honest and helpful reviews of the DR650 we have seen in a while. From our experience, the DR650 is the "do-it all" motorcycle, want to do supermoto hoon stuff, rip up an old logging road, or travel the globe, the bike can be adapted to do any of it. Others understood this many years ago which led to the demand for aftermarket parts. So much so, that we built an entire business around this bike. We began by building jet kits for DR650 riders on various internet forums over 20 years ago. ahh.. good times! 😄

@patring620

Ай бұрын

No, no, no...Thank YOU! Thanks for your site and getting all of that gear for the DR in one place. I should just get some sort of ProCycle credit card. hehe. Tail Tidy and jet kit from ProCycle are my next purchases, then new tires, risers and bars. A man can only take so much side eye from his spouse when a ProCycle package arrives.

@twowheelboomer

Ай бұрын

Who's this!!?? Mike? Carl? LOL...just bought some new cush hubs and rotopax last night!! DR is it!

@cliffaxelson1572

Ай бұрын

Well done Ben. I would love to hear your thoughts after just a few mods - Cogents front/rear, lowered pegs and upgraded seat. Out of the box those stock items really take away from the experience. Thanks for looking past that in the review because they are an easy/cheap fix. I've heard that the DR is a "tinkerers" bike and I agree. For your consideration - Some will trash it for a supposed lack of power but if you look at the HP/torque curves it keeps up with the KTM 690 up to about 5200 rpm. Most riders shift before that point.

@ktmmotohead

26 күн бұрын

When I was looking for a dualsport 18 years ago, Jeff said the same thing as Dork, "You can economically make the DR into anything you want, then take it around the world." 40k miles later, I still love the DR for commuting, dualsporting on the weekends, and the annual, week long ADV trips. Thank you Jeff and Procycle. Not as fast or sexy as newer stuff, but is so fun, cheap and easy to own, it's easy to be married to her.

Thank you Ben. I would love an XR650L review like this. They are the best. DR650, XR650L, and DRZ 400

@DorkintheRoad

Ай бұрын

I just need someone to loan me one.

@bradh74

Ай бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad That would be the third 650 that hasn't changed in 20 years. Said to be the best off road bike but also said to be not as dependable as the others. Swanky cat has one maybe you can talk to him and he might want to get together?

@user-uh3sp9pm8j

Ай бұрын

If an adventure rider drops one of these old dinosaurs (DR, XR, KLR) into the drink, while miles from help, they can make some modest mechanical adjustment to resuscitate their ride and move on. I can only imagine what it would be like to resuscitate a new heavily modded bike back to life?

@bradh74

Ай бұрын

@user-uh3sp9pm8j the KLR is fuel injected now,but good thinking about stream crossings that would be a real problem to get home.

@glowingturbo

Ай бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad I'll loan you mine for a review... 2022 XR650L with several mods. It's in Southeast Texas though...quite a trek from Bend, OR.

I've had mine for 6 months. It makes me smile every time I ride it. It does everything the man says. I absolutely love its simple minimalism.

I love this review, not just because I own a heavily modded DR, but because you confirm why i can't find it in me to sell it, just to get something new. After a new Cogent suspension front and rear, Seat Concepts commuter seat, Carmichael bars, Acrbis 5.3 tank, lowered/solid pegs, and a custom 7" round headlight installed, etc, I've made it mine. It does everything so well i can't justify losing money selling it or paying a lot for a bike that won't necessarily take me on an adventure any better. Great job reviewing this bike!

@RandomGRK

Ай бұрын

I fought with myself for over a year on whether to sell my extremely heavily modded DR. RMZ forks, cogent shock, pumper carb and everything else you could imagine. I listed and delisted it a number of times but ultimately it had to go. I'm in the Philly area and I couldnt do the no ABS situation, especially with knobbies. I was commuting, adventuring and single tracking the thing and its probably the most fun bike I had. Twisting that throttle was always so fun. Large displacement thumpers with pumper carbs are amazing. I also bought a CRF450L and had them side by side for 2 years but I ended up using the 450 more often due to the terrain I was riding. I stupidly sold the DR because the bikes are so similar. To fill the void I picked up a real nice 2013 R1200GS for an amazing price and I dont regret that bike...but I often think about my DR and how I miss it. In truth, I've never thought about a bike as much as I have the DR. I miss that damn thing every day. Never sell yours. If it was for this thing called a wife who would have had a sh@t fit if I had three bikes, I would never have sold it. Two is the limit unfortunately.

@MrRodwatson

Ай бұрын

45?

@Randomintrests

Ай бұрын

I’d be interested in hearing how you did the custom headlight?

@scottk.8494

Ай бұрын

@RandomGRK Thanks for your story and sorry to hear you regret it; the struggle is real. I think a lot of us have stories af regret from selling something. I have an 2018 XT250 also, so naturally I've thought, "if I sell both I could pay cash for a T7, or a 800 DE," etc. For now, I'm happy with the DR. The 2014 V Strom 1000 had was the most comfortable travel bike I've ever had. It just wasn't exciting. The last exciting bike I had was an XSR900, but it was terrible for travel for obvious reasons. I like to keep nice things so I don't see myself wanting to risk dropping a nice new T7 or something. I don't want to drop my DR, but the idea bothers me less. I hear you on the idea of ABS, that is nice to have.

@scottk.8494

Ай бұрын

@Randomintrests I might have to do a short video and post it on KZread. It really wasn't that hard actually. It does require fabrication of custom brackets, but it's nothing crazy. I used a 7" headlight bucket I had from a 1987 KZ550 LTD. It's a unique look for the DR. It was actually featured in the 2020 Procycle calendar, the month of October.

Thank you for answering the question about having just one bike.

My DR650 is my OHV, logging road single track bike. Heavily modded, always reliable. My Tiger 900 Rally is for doing things out of our state.

The DR 650 is a real one bike solution to our ADV / dualsport world issues. I would LOVE to see your take on the suzuki DE 800!!

Great summary of the old dinosaur!

@tobynewman5450

Ай бұрын

Hey hey

What I like most about my DR, is the Dial-a-Slide torque monster, throttle control. And the fact that I can pick it up when I lay it down. I ride it 80% dirt, and just enough pavement to get me out to Owyhees. 🍻😎🏴‍☠️

@brianfackrell4139

Ай бұрын

My plan exactly. Just enough pavement to get ne from Boise to the owyhees.

@toddchiles4272

25 күн бұрын

A wonderful video and review. I have had a couple through out my life and was truly wondering about purchasing another for the fear of it no longer being manufactured because of epa regulations. You made up my mind. I do love the mule and price point has been dropping in my location under mrsp.

I was named after that movie. So I appreciate that intro even more than most people will 😂

@2wheels2everywhere22

Ай бұрын

Great name. And who doesn't want to be Wade Garret?! 😊💥👊🏼

@Dalton5042

Ай бұрын

@@2wheels2everywhere22 I was actually named after Patrick Swayze's character... James DALTON.

@2wheels2everywhere22

Ай бұрын

​@Dalton5042 yeah that's obvious. But Wade Garret is the star of the movie. Sorry Patrick. 😅

I love my DR650. I set it up to fit my needs perfectly. Thanks to your guidance, I am about to acquire my first DRZ400s for the more technical stuff. Thanks for putting out such great content!

@machupikachu1085

Ай бұрын

Keep us posted on if there is a big improvement off road with the Dr.Z. I'm curious how much of a gap there is between the two. Cheers!

@Helipilotgreg

Ай бұрын

@@machupikachu1085 Will do bud!

@jimperry4420

Ай бұрын

40 lbs. lighter and way nimbler on trail.

I'll be picking up my new DR 4-25-24. The main reason I got it is because it's ridiculously reliable, long lived and a monkey could work on it with a role of duct tape and a can of WD40.

WUT??? I finally made a cameo appearance in one of your videos!!!. My life is now complete. And yes, the "bushpig" is my carefully considered choice for a one bike solution in terms of capability (with mods) comfort and reliability for all the things I want to do. Yes, a lighter, higher performance sexy rig would be nice from time to time, but this thing just fills a niche that fits my riding style perfectly. Think of it as less Ginger and more MaryAnn. Enjoyed hanging out with you in Death Valley and look forward to future rides. Doing the Oregon, Washington and Idaho BDR's later this summer and hope to see you on the trail.

Yes! The DR650 is hands down the best. Timeless and reliable. A go anywhere do anything ride. Not great at any one thing but good at everything. It was my first bike and my only bike. We love each other and will never part.

Been waiting for you to do this one, glad to see it

This is one of best honest reviews I have watched on this bike. Great job Dork.

I just bought one, its freaking awesome, so much fun to ride.

Thank you for the great review. I have my DR in Pakistan while I have a Transalp here in the US. In Pakistan, it is the perfect motorcycle to take to the Himalayas which I did last August and plan to do again this July. You can drop it and pick it back up again, something is important to me as a 49 year old. I love the DR. Mine is all modded out courtesy Procycle. It’s just a different beast and nothing really should be compared to it. It’s in a category all its own.

You only get one bike for the rest of your life - and you choose the DR650. That's a strong statement. Appreciate this review.

Love that you're a bigger guy like me and enjoy life on bikes and camping. I do the same! I have a klr 650 and looking to do my first moto camping this year.

I love this review. Modern motorcycling makes me feel like I'm from a different planet. I certainly am from a different time period. My playground ----- the Mojave Desert. My toys ----- a Ducati 250 Scrambler, BSA 650 Spitfire Hornet desert sled, Yamaha DT Enduros, a Honda Elsinore. My protection ------ my Army field jacket, combat boots, and sometimes a battered and gutted Bell helmet. How did I and my WIFE, who also road her own bike, survive? No Traction control, drive modes, ABS, cruise control, fuel injection, electric start, fuel gauge, infotainment screen. But ---- I did have a whoppi'n 4" of suspension travel. What a fabulous time that was. Not many of us left who know what it was like back then. My current stable --- a Royal Enfield 650INT, CRF250L, Suzuki DR200S, and a '73 CT90. Just doing what I can. Happy Travels!

Enjoyed the review! I have a 2023 DR650 and love it! Appreciate you giving some love to a great motorcycle which had stood the test of time. A DR650, while certainly not "the best" off road or on road it is a motorcycle one keeps a lifetime.

Thanks for the review. Appreciate the comments on the gear box, it’s something I haven’t heard before and makes me think maybe there’s no need for a sixth gear on this bike. I like the fact that this bike is still made in Japan when a lot of the other entry level dual sports are not. Keep up the good work, enjoy the channel.

“Well, you’re looking at it “Lol! The sad truth. I live on Vancouver Island and my DR is absolutely great for exploring and camping. The rest of the time I ride trails.

Your review’s are very good! And entertaining!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the DR!

Picking up My DR 650 Friday! Thx Dork!

Always an amazing review thank you very much for your your insight😊

Great review and my favorite dual sport. I've had the WR250R, DRZ400, BMW 650 Sertao, T7 and Super T... The DR650 is the true unicorn!

This video is confidence inspiring 🙌

Great video El dorko.

I lowered my seat height 1.4inches just using the Seat Concepts "low" seat model and it is more comfortable than the stock seat. Lowering the rear suspension with the factory adjustment got me to a seat height of 30.3 inches and with Cogent suspension, it still had a great ride.

Great review. I'm glad to see you like it so much. Suzuki did stop selling the DR200. I hope the same doesn't happen here. Take care!

Hey Dork! ( love saying that) Great review as always, im just learning, but love your takes. I was glad to hear this would be your 1 bike. Im trying to find theeeeeeee 1 bike. ummm this helped!

DR = Damn Reliable

They stopped selling them here in Australia, so we are waiting for the new DRZ 450 with 6 speed and fuel injection lol

Great video..... Informative, funny, and engaging. Excellent work.

High praise indeed. Making me rethink my wants/needs.

Nicely Said Ben 👍 My DR650 has taken my wife and me 22000 kms around South America 2up, its been dropped more times than a hot potato, taken me on big sections of the TCAT and some knarly trails, its an awesome master of none do it all bike

great review ! no whining, complaining, this is a great base dual sport do it all bike !! Real world everyday review.

Great vid. The fun factor is off the chart on a DR. They are air-cooled, as you said, but they also have an engine oil cooler for additional cooling. I have yet to overheat mine

I have a 1990 Kickstarter model. It feels a lot different than the current model. I have to say these are excellent motorcycles. I had a KLR but always stayed with the Suzuki.

Couldn't agree more with this review ii love my Dr. Hell I still get giddy like a kid on Christmas eve every time I have a ride planned out, it's just so capable and confidence inspiring I swear it makes me a better rider. All the being said you nailed it as good as the bike is it does need love in the performance area if you want to get the real hard to reach places. Exhaust, intake, carb are essential mods to really wake up the sleep old man inside the amazing machine but also dropping a tooth in the front sprocket is currently my new favorite mod. For the $15 it cost to gain 7% power was a game changer, so much easier to crawl through tight trails and makes popping the front up a breeze even with a full 6.6gal tank and really a miniscule loss in the top speed ( 165km to 145km ish)

Awesome intro!!!

Great video. I already knew you were gonna say everything you said. Lol. Great to hear it all once again confirmed by the Dork!!!! Great job.

@airadaimagery692

Ай бұрын

You already knew that he was going to say that Fred Flintstone actually invented his very own tabula rasa? Dang your good...

@colinwiddis8530

Ай бұрын

Thanks

awesome review thanks

Great review

Great review Ben! DR650 and XR650L are two great bikes in my simple opinion and its just my opinion. I love my XR650L and what I love the most other than the lower cost of other dual sports is exactly the simplicity. None of the new technology to break. No ABS so you actually have to have a feel for what you are doing and be tuned into the bike while riding. All analog and air cooled. It's a great all around bike that will do anything I want it to do and more but it's not the best for long highway riding and that's ok by me. It'll tractor through anything with enough HP to climb anything I'm willing to try. The money I saved when I bought it over a KTM or other more expensive dual sport will buy me a lot of gas even at todays prices.

truly a confidence inspiring review

Great all rounder. I rode the nebdr on mine. It handled it with ease.

Hey Ben - thanks for the review. I’m interested in your thoughts on the dirt handling / ease of lifting the DR vs the CRF300l Rally you just rode in Death Valley. I just rode my loaded CB500X (w Rally Raid kit, TKC 80’s) down to DV, went off pavement, and quickly realized how top-heavy and unwieldy the bike is in the loose stuff. I was riding solo, and it was sketchy / not exactly fun… DV was still awesome though… Thanks for the great content 🫠🖤🦄🍻

Good review

Ive not ridden this bike but ive been looking at it sideways for a couple years. Mainly because ive had 2 Savages and loved them both for their boring simplicity & reliability. Ive had Harley dressers, BMW k models and bigger honda bikes. Im telling you, at my age, smaller and simpler is better for me. I am actually surprised by your last statement here. Percisely because ive seen you on so many different bikes. I will be taking the DR more seriously moving forward. Ill have to ride one. Thanks.

Your taste is impeccable

Honestly, I am thinking about buying one thanks to your videos, particularly your suspiciously similar (to this video ) topic from your last video... Seems like it's good at pretty much everything you would ask a beginner friendly dual sport to do.

Nice job, I agree with all of your descriptions of this bike, except I’m not a fan of riding my DR on the road for too long , but in dirt all day long . I’ll probably keep mine till it disintegrates but might look at some adventure bikes for some long distance rides with maybe a little dirt roads as well.

lots of stuff to do to it if you want to, and because the community is so great theres walkthroughs and parts for anything you want to do to it. all the issues with the bike have been figured out and fixes posted. this bike is perfect in my mind, it can do anything if you give it some love.

Where were you riding at in those first few clips in the intro?? Live nearby in oregon and those trails looked fun!

Nice overview! I've also had a handful of carbureted bikes in the past. For me, the only real issue is ethanol fuel gumming them up in storage. It's not necessarily a dealbreaker, depending on who you are, where you live, how you ride. Personally, between EFI and lithium batteries, I've gotten pretty used to the idea that I can forget about a bike for 6 months, then air up the tires and check fluids, fire it up and go for a ride. It's kinda nice, particularly as I own two bikes and don't have a ton of time to ride or maintain either. I would have to weigh whether I want to accept anything 'fussier' than that. I don't mind doing maintenance in order to keep riding a bike, but preventive maintenance to _not_ ride it-or having to rebuild a carb because I neglected to? I dunno. Yes, I know in some markets you can buy ethanol-free gas at a slight premium...but it's not an option in my state (at least not at any retail gas station).

This is my dream bike and I’m hoping to set don’t discontinue or stop shipping to US before I can get one

Great review and echos how I feel about mine. While you can get faster, lighter, etc bikes it is just such a good down to earth bike that does it all. This is one bike I will never regret buying.

Confidence inspiring!!! :)

This bike has been on the list for me for years. Now that I'm retired, mayhaps it's time to add one to the stable.

Another great video! I would love to hear you compare the DR650 to the Honda CB500X (now the NX500).

old school that still works...there is evan 2 transmission kits available aftermarket.....it would be nice to do a setup with suspension and engine work.

Good stuff!

Assuming we run into eachother at the touratech rally this year. I hope I can talk you into taking my DR650 for a ride. You'd see one end of possibility this bike has on the modified spectrum. A little proud of it... ridden as hard if not harder than the 690 it replaced 😅 my 3rd and current dr650 has xcw/rmz suspension, pumper carb, 18"rear ect ect ect... hehe

I see your DR and raise you a DRZ! Nicely done!

I'm short and I sold my CRF250L (modified) for a used DR650. Now that I have the suspension upgraded and the carb jetted, I'm keeping that bike for as long as I can. When Suzuki announces they are discontinuing the the DR650, I'll buy one immediately and hold on to it until my current one dies. The DR would be a much better bike for you than the CRF300L.

@scotthinton4610

Ай бұрын

I feel like I'd have to do the same. Even the KLR got a refresh. Suzuki doesn't have to change anything with the aftermarket.

Bought a new DR six years ago after a long gap of not owning a bike. Did all the common mods, commuted to work every day spring, summer and fall rain or shine. Played and explored off road after work and on the weekends. Dead reliable and versatile. Only thing I didn't like was riding on the highway. Just bought a new Norden 901 with all the bells and whistles ( fantastic machine), but I will be keeping the Suzuki so I allways have something to ride when the Husky inevitably breaks down.😂

@chadkline4268

Ай бұрын

Is there anything about highways that the DR can't be set up for?

@darrylpaterick3108

Ай бұрын

@@chadkline4268 The motor is powerful enough it's just a little on the light side, and you are exposed to the wind (I have a brittania fairing but I am tall and your lower body is completely exposed).Don't get me wrong it's not terrible, just depends on the speed. If you can stay on roads that you can travel at less than 110kmh it's OK. 80 to 90 (kph) is perfect, could do that all day. Just for a point however, the Norden gets bashed for it's wind bufetting, but it is way better than a Dr with the windscreen that I have on mine. The weight is the biggest factor. Just feel planted at speed on the Norden.

I just bought a new 2024 and I have almost as much in aftermarket parts as I do the bike itself. The beauty of the bike isn’t its price, the beauty is its simplicity. There isn’t a lot to go wrong and in the last 28 years in production it’s a solid bike that is cheap to fix and easy to work on. I was in the market for a T7 and passed on it for this. Even though I have more into the DR than the OTD price of the T7

Looking at this and two other adv bikes to explore around the mountain roads of the PNW.

My first dual sport. Still have it

I was hoping to see a comparison video between the DRZ & DR since you own one (or have) you should be able to do a good job at it. I've seen different figures for HP on both and they're usually @40HP I saw 36 for the DR and 38&40 for the DRZ. The guys in Australia said "there" (without the detune) they're both 50HP so either way the are very close on HP I haven't seen torque figures for the DR is it more than 28-29 that the DRZ has?? Is it the low gearing that makes it feel stronger and the top speed suffers?? I've seen both bikes turned into ADV bikes and both are loved by the owners it seems but most have ridden both bikes. Sorry, but being a big guy myself I figure your opinion means a little more to me. Sounds like from previous videos that you maybe of the opinion that the DRZ is more single track the the DR even though the DR will go there too. Swanky cat has the DR650 and the XR650 now not sure about the rest of his bikes atm but has had the T7, he thinks the DR is better (easier to ride) off road that the T7.

Great vid! I love my WR250R because I can only afford or justify one bike in the shed right now. If I didn't have that, I'd go the DR650 or DRZ400E for sure :)

@leighhill9185

Ай бұрын

Had a Vstrom 650 2nd gen, gladius engine. Beautiful V-twin, Suzi know how to make awesome bikes!

The Honda 650 L is the elephant in the room - almost the same, bomber old-school dual sport with even better suspension, and maybe a bit more dirt oriented. I think reviewers struggle with it as it is a tall bike, and it is hard to find a good review between them. The Aussies you mention that rip on DRs don’t get the Honda down under so would be interesting to see what they thought ion the difference. If you can test one of those, be cool to hear your thoughts on a comparison.

@TommyNitro

Ай бұрын

I have both. I prefer the DR far above the XR. The XR is lighter, but feels significantly more top heavy, and I'm not short. I'd much rather pick up the DR. Speaking of height, you need the inseam of an nba player to get on it, but then the inseam of a jockey to be comfortable once you are on it (short seat to peg distance). It lacks an oil cooler. It has no cush drive hub and is prone to wearing the countershaft splines. It has a weak subframe prone to cracking if used for luggage with no reinforcement. The suspension is "better" than the DR's....marginally. That's about the only thing it beats the DR in. And it isn't a huge difference. Dropped $350 for the Cogent kit in my DR and now there is no difference. My XR is going to be a trade in.

It was my first bike and I absolutely love it, but if I'm doing primarily technical off road the lighter bikes are definitely more fun. The versatility and the low end torque are endless fun to me. Every time I throw my leg over and crank it feels as exciting as the first time I rode it.

The DR and the XR 650’s are the pinnacle of the dual sports that’ll do damn near anything you want. If you weren’t so far away I’d let you ride my XR for a review. I will say that it’s a tall bike for someone like me with a 30” inseam. But i make it work. I was torn between the DR and the XR I just happened to find the xr in my price range first. I’m happy with my choice but I know I would have been happy with either. Bulletproof, untouched, crude, simple.

Hello. I was curious of how you felt the power/control/riding/suspension experience compares to your CRF300L? Is there one you prefer offroad/onroad? Do you like either one better? I have a DR650. I commute on 20 miles daily at highway speeds, then hit the gravel/trails on weekends. I almost bought a crf300R, but the DR was much cheaper (used).

I am a proud member of the DR650 cult and ride mine in basically stock form except for a skid plate and real hand guards to protect the levers in a fall. I have to ride on freeways to get to the dirt and it is more than adequate in either case.

@marthadevito2497

22 күн бұрын

Tires next .

Stop telling people about them where maybe I can find one at a decent price.😢

@jgm9927

Ай бұрын

They DO seem to hold their value ridiculously well, dont they?

@airadaimagery692

Ай бұрын

The word is out.

and to reiterate what everyone else said, once mods are complete it is much easier to love, suspenders need done right away, flat side carb, Procycle will make that bike a gem to behold.

To be fair, if you're going to compare this to a KTM regarding it's weight, it's got to be compared against a 690, which weighs about the same as the DR.

Long live the DR! All around good bike, air cooled, easy to work on and reliable. D in the R with a DR! 😎

1991 Suzuki DR 650 Djebel, red and white, kick start, 4 years ride, never a problem, just change oil, oil filter and ride every day. Make 68000 miles on that.

Now we need a review of the Honda XR 650L

Can you do a video comparing the DR and CRF? Im considering either a used DR or new CRF

I love my 2013 DR650! I live about an hour from the Oregon border in NorCal and would love to meet up with you so you can experience a ride on my modified DR. 😊

My DR is setting for adventure with Harbor Freight Apache cases on Tusk panniers. The bikes do really need carb jetted and boat anchor muffler swapped.

Pain don’t hurt

Hey Ben! You should try and review a xr650l now!

Another great review. Spot on with the old pig, good bike with some simple mods.

Progenitor. You made me look up a new word! Never heard that one before :-)

LOVE these Japanese made thumpers, I have a 1983 Honda XL600R....totally LOVE it for the woods and trails. My fun bike is a 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200S DVT.

Anyone know what year they start coming from the factory with the neutral switch screws lock tite and the countershaft seal already installed? 😊

I live in Corvallis. Would love to know the area you're riding.

Maybe just me, but doing coverage and trips on the 3 big thumper 650's, you'll have people glued.

I finally got mine and I love it bought it used and already full modded. Funny thing is these things are hard to find used. Every time I called about one it had just sold LOL. You know the thing is good when you can hardly even find a used one. Comparably there was always 10 klrs listed for sale in any one time. They're real easy to find used unlike the Dr.