That's a Gen-2 Adventure model. It came with the engine crash bars, plastic engine cowling, a full complement of quick release aluminum luggage - ie panniers and top case, plastic handguards {though on this particular bike these have been replaced with aftermarket aluminum reinforced ones), and a nicer windshield {although this has also been replaced with an aftermarket windshield and adjustable mount). I have a 2013 Adventure model that might be my favorite bike in 52 years as an avid motorcyclist, especially considering the tiny price per mile it has cost me to own so far. This particular bike has the cast wheels, though a little later, maybe even this same model year but certainly by 2016, you could opt for the XT model with tubeless spoked wheels. The spoked wheels were supposed to be a dirt upgrade, but I personally prefer the cast ones, as I have never seen one get damaged if ridden sensibly. Besides, I contend that the DL650 shouldn't be your first bike of choice if spirited dirt duty is a top priority. Therefore, the spokes are just an unnecessary maintenance woe in my opinion ...but that's just me. Thanks for the great review. I still love mine and always enjoy a DL650 vid. 👍

Love your reviews Marshall. You always are entertaining, informative and never fail to give me a chuckle or two. Keep up the good work. 😊

@ridingwithmarshall

Ай бұрын

THANK YOU! I question my own work a lot. I get facts wrong a lot. I don't have the creative ideas that I used to come up with on the fly, so some of the reviews come out dry. I can be really negative on some bikes (BMW 1300GS). I'm working on all of this.

@3520Rick

Ай бұрын

@ridingwithmarshall That's the human side that makes you great. Always loved every video. I'm in Tucson and also love that Colorado green!

Great bike owned 2009. Not great for off road or road trip. It’s just a good all around bike. Road from Iowa to Yellowstone with no mechanical issues BUT cross winds? NIGHTMARE!

@ridingwithmarshall

Ай бұрын

Crosswinds were a nightmare on my Honda NC700X also. Basically same class.

@ralphcantrell3214

Ай бұрын

@@ridingwithmarshall Crosswinds can be a nightmare on most any motorcycle. It's a challenge we serious motorcyclists just learn to live with.

@galatians22122

Ай бұрын

@@ralphcantrell3214 sorry but my 1999 Honda Valkrie and my Now BMW R18B are barely effected a lot less fighting the wind

@ralphcantrell3214

Ай бұрын

@@galatians22122 Those aren’t bikes. They’re “land yachts”. 😊

@galatians22122

Ай бұрын

@@ralphcantrell3214 and you’ve never ridden one long distance