You could easily start a beginner series with this thing and teach people basics of getting into dual sports

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

Porter House that’s a really good idea!

@ambernoneyah4602

3 жыл бұрын

I learned to ride on mine. It's perfect especially for us who are vertically challenged, lol. Started in the dirt and then went to the road. If you drop it, it's a breeze to pick up. It's slower but I was able to do and go most of the things everyone else did off road. Every day I regret selling that bike!!

I have both the DR200 and a TW200. I'll admit that for pure joy of riding, I'm addicted to my TW200. Something about it's cross country ability that I just find amazing. But, there's a caveat to that. My DR200 is more comfortable, can go faster with the right gearing on pavement, can haul more on the rear rack, has a way better fuel tank, and has much better suspension. I purposely divide my time between the two, and if I'm going out for hours on end, the DR200 is hands down the better bike. The TW200's seat is slightly lower, which makes it even more stable feeling given the super low center of gravity, but the DR200 has more ground clearance. The other thing about my DR200; I dropped to a 13 tooth front sprocket. It killed my top end speed, but all my roads around here are 45mph or less. But talking about low speed crawl ability. It's crazy how low and slow I can go now and what I can climb. Almost impossible to stall it. Oh, and final advantage of the DR200. High front fender. Friggin' mud won't clog up as much.

Me and a buddy were talking the other day about how no kids are riding anymore. I'm 55 and at my high school there were 20-30 motorcycles out front on any given day. It was FREEDOM!!! I could get a license at 14 and I could go anywhere (except the interstate). This bike actually reminds me of the old enduro, street/trail bikes that we had when I was a kid. Thanks for putting this video together. I am getting my son one of these this week!

Great video! The only problem that I see now is that this video will make the price go up on the affordable DR200.

So glad to see this review on the DR200! I ride a 2006 Yamaha XT225 for all the same reasons. It's inexpensive, lightweight, and isn't tiring at all to ride. Would love to see more rides on the DR200 if you're up for it!

You are one of the few that always shows this lil Dual Sport some love. It’s just as good and capable as the CFR230L and the XT250 for sure. Thanks for the love on these bikes! I have two of them and love them! Best Fuel range of the bunch and just as capable. You have shown that over and over!

I was hoping a New video tonight... There IT is ! Keep up the good work !

Great video! I rode this in my MSF and LOVED IT!! I ride a DR650 now. Thinking about getting the dr200.

Rebuilding mine after sitting for 5 years. My rod bearing blew. You're making me remember how much I miss it lol.

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

Yea I remember watching that vid, that sucked. Man that would be tight to see you goon around on a dr200 again! 🤟

@bakerXderek

4 жыл бұрын

@@GladiusJon Oh shit lol never knew you saw it. You hit the nail on the head about it in the video though man. Kinda like a dirt bike version of a Grom.

@mototoad1242

3 жыл бұрын

SHOOTIN ROPES

@dangerdylan5005

2 жыл бұрын

@@mototoad1242 wtf?

Great vid. Came across one of those for sale at $1000. Wondered if it would be a waste of money but you convinced me that this is a good little bike!

I had a 1988 SP200 30 years ago, then bought a 1995 DR650 and after that a 2000 KTM LC4-E 640 and kept it till last year. I'm almost 60 and it was getting to be a problem trying to kick my leg over the mile high seat on the KTM.. . . . So last year I went to the local Suzuki dealer and they had a brand new, never sold 2017 DR200. I really liked the low seat height of the SP200 back many years ago and the DR200 looked like the same bike only now it had electric start. The bike having sat in the showroom for 2-years they had it marked down to $2995, I thought I'll take it, I'll never see a new bike for that price again.. Anyway I think it's a great bike, comfortable, plenty of power off-road with capable suspension. It's a bullet proof bike.

Love seeing DR200 videos still being made! Would love to see you start that beginner series like the one guy suggested! I have a 2006 DR200 and I'm teaching myself how to ride off-road...so having a series with beginner tips would be good, having a series with the same bike would be phenomenal!! Also, what tires are you running on this?

My first bike was a 1986 sp125 and loved it! I'm now 48 and looking for a bike and the Dr200 is the same basic bike with more power. Great video!

I absolutely love mine. Great video man. Thanks for sharing 🤘

Great video man! I just picked up an 18 DR200 as my first bike. I'm curious what tires you had on it in this video. Thanks.

Thank you so much man this was so helpful and very reassuring. I cannot wait to rip on my DR 200

I just got one of these recently. A blue 2004 model with just a few thousand miles. Can't wait to get it off the pavement.

Let us know if you do any upgrades mods and how it changes the performance. I've thought about swapping the rear sprocket for a little better top end for on road but don't want to sacrifice low end power so I haven't done it... yet.

i’m 14 years old and me and my dad just got the old 96 dr200se running and driving this week and i was riding it in my backyard and i was really really nice ride and i rode different bikes before but this is my first one of mine and i would take it over anything right now it’s a nice ride really easy to control too

I have a 1987 model absolutely love it in the woods it's so capable. They are tough as nails ultra reliable

I wonder how this compares to the new klx 230. I have a beta 300rr and luv it but it sucks on the back roads. I grew up with a 1978 Suzuki TS185, 87 cr125, hodaka super rat, rm125 throughout my youth. My TS185 was my favorite bike.

Forgot to add, what I'd like you to show people is what the DR200 can crawl through. Especially steep stuff. (Assuming you have any hills within riding distance).

agree. I own several motorcycles just cant beat how fun it is to put around on the dr200 just for the joy of riding

Such a fun bike to learn on, just bought myself a 2021 as my first bike, love it.

@thomashimes2413

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

Finally! A DR200 video! Ever since I saw BakerxDerek's videos years ago, I've always wanted one of these. Even if they're not the most advanced dual-sport out their. One question, do you still have your DR-Z?

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

No I sold the drz. Im looking at a replacement. Possibly beta 390, crf450L, or Yamaha T700

Would love to get your comparative opinion on a late model XR250.

i was hesitsting between this bike and the XT250. i ended up getting the XT for the rear disk brake but specs are very similar and those little bikes are VERY capable

badass man. I have a dr650, would love to try the 200.

20 some odd years? That baby just turned 34. Out of the Suzuki lineup, the 200 has the best offroad pegs, true dirtbike wheel size combo and is easy for riders of any height... it's because back when it was designed in 1986, the 200 was not a "compromise" dualsport- it was a premium machine back then. Although it's slow accelerating by today's standard, it still carries its speed well through the bends. It's moved back in the standings since '86, but it still carries 100% that oldschool early 4 cycle dirtbike DNA. Jet it and lose a little weight and it's quite the machine.

Like has been said, low seat height, lower cg and all the power gets to the ground makes for a confidence inspiring ride. Might even be worth adding stiffer springs.

Love my DR200, so does my GF. In fact she won't let go of the key. It's a bit different from yours in that it has a kick and electric start, oil radiator, small front carrier that doubles as a headlamp guard and rear carrier rack. Marketed as a 'farm bike' but never been on a farm. I wish it had a tacho. Just great for local run around bike and dirt roads

I love my little DR200!!! She is amazing both on or off road.

@alyssaberlanga5781

3 жыл бұрын

SAME

@ambernoneyah4602

3 жыл бұрын

Ladies, never sell it! You'll regret it every day. I miss mine so bad!!!

@alyssaberlanga5781

3 жыл бұрын

@@ambernoneyah4602 i would never mine is .y baby and shes brand new so i gotta keeo her

@alyssaberlanga5781

3 жыл бұрын

@@healthirdeye8958 thats hella funny

Hey! What state do you live in? Weather is looking fantastic!

Raced my wife’s dr200 in a enduro race once, did surprisingly well, way better than I expected

Lighter is always more fun PERIOD. Feels more connected

@billnu

3 жыл бұрын

This thing is almost 80 pounds lighter than my CRF250L. 80 pounds! And I love that bike because it’s light and feels nimble on road.

As my picture shows I Own and ride a DR200S it’s a 2019 but as we know tech hasn’t changed in years. I own cr250r and yz250f and have had CRF250L and dr350 years ago and this thing is like the funnest bike I ever rode🤷🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️ at 278 pounds is not light but it’s not super heavy like a 250L. I love my 200 and I love this video👊🏻👍🏻✌🏻

You are loving hard on this bike but how much do you weigh and height?

Try some medium difficulty enduro single track with obstacles and mud. This thing will definitely do the job, but you also will enhance your skill and technics.

Just bought one for my wife! She loves it!!!

i ordered a gray 2020 today. Awesome.

Honestly, I had meant even considered this bike due to a very bad experience owning a 91 Suzuki DR650S. It was a lemon that had an oil leak in the oil return to the case. Suzuki does make a decent product. For the 2 I’ve owned, the 91 DR & 76 RM125 broke regularly. More than one costly repair. However, I’ve heard many good things about this bike, and have experienced first hand the quality of the Bergman 650. My good friend Bob Davis owns one. Thanks for the video, & I may look into this bike now!!!

My 3 all time all around favorite bikes: DR200, CRF230L, TW200. With the XT225&XT250 as honorable mentions.

@mototoad1242

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! The smaller guys are more fun for sure

How would this bike do on trial type riding, Just the easy trial tricks.

What kind of tires are on there?

Good bike my first dr pronlem is oil leaking from riding highway speeds at 60 and high rpm likely cause overheating vibration etc.

Ive had a XR100R and a CRF100F and I fell in love with the xr trying to blow it up, it didn't and I decided I needed a second bike

Personally I'd like to see a head to head comparison between this bike the Drz and the 650

I love my 2019 dr200 i tear up single track on it. I keep up with my uncle and cousin and they are on a honda 250 2stroke and a ktm 300 2stroke

I just don't understand people calling this a 'beginner bike' (not having a go at you BTW, every review or video I see calls it this). Small capacity does not equate to beginner bike, beginner friendly perhaps. I've been riding for 15 years now, everything from 1300cc to 125cc and the DR200 is the only bike I've kept. For commuting, weekend trail riding and reliable low-cost transport it just can't be beat. Oh, and forget all of the carb, exhaust and airbox mods, if you really want to spend cash on it get the oil-cooler and kick-start mods from the Trojan (agricultural version of the DR200). I'm always amazed at how few (if any) people do this, adds even more reliability (greater oil volume) and a back-up system for starting should your battery go bad.

@ambernoneyah4602

3 жыл бұрын

Worst decision ever was selling mine years ago. I miss it every day! It actually was my first bike and I learned to ride on it. However, even after much more experience it still was my favorite bike ever!

@victorhinojos3194

3 ай бұрын

Where can I get those kits?

Thinking about getting one 🤔 got a dr650 it's great 👍 but think dr200 might not be as a hand full off road 🤔 Cheers from new Zealand 🇳🇿

What type/size tires were you running?

Any info on a Yamaha wr 250r, looking to buy one

Which would you say would be a better purchase dr200 or klx230?

You think it could do wheelies easy?

What tires do you have on your dr?

I wanna see you do races on this bad boy

great video, Getting a DR 650 but want a liter bike to practice on and thinking about the DR 200 How is it for hill climbing, and getting the front wheel up to get over objects

@ambernoneyah4602

3 жыл бұрын

I was able to get mine up the same hills my exes 400 would. Lifting the front was harder for me on logs but no problem on curbs, lol. I plead the fifth on why I know that so well...

I own the 2019 model...worth every penny! Just a great and fun and simple bike!

What GoPro do you have?

WHAT TIRES ARE THOSE? GOT A LINK?

Good video, thanks

I have a 2018, shes a beauty on the trails. I find myself riding more off road than on and I ride every day. Only hard part is keeping it clean

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

Yup! Cleaner gets expensive after a while XD

@spotthedogg

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy Johnson what tires do you use?

@tommyjohnson1264

3 жыл бұрын

@@spotthedogg havent had to replace the front yet but for rear i use a kenda k270. real nice tire.

@spotthedogg

3 жыл бұрын

Tommy Johnson I put a K270 rear and Mitas E09 on the front of my gf’s 2016 DR200S, they work well!

Small machines kick ass cause you can actually (and sometimes you HAVE to) drive them balls out 💯% 🔥on your journey!

If you leave the red stop button on it will run your battery flat so make sure you depressed the stop button. I brought the Trojan model.It come standard with a bashplate. Alloy handle protectors ( Bark busters ) a smash bar front engine protector and 30cm x 40 cm back rack. also it is geared low but easy fix with a change of sprockets. Other than those standard extras it the exact bike. Great bike off road bike.

Would like to see its highway manners too.

80% Rider 10 % Bike. It’s a great trail bike for the money. Even if your pro this bike will do most things. I wouldn’t recommend jumping a triple or anything. But for poking around in the woods. Or to the store 👍

@leep814

4 жыл бұрын

That's only 90%. 10% luck?

@ShinyKnife

4 жыл бұрын

I meant 20% bike my bad

it's a great bike it's all about what suits your needs great video thanks

Dr200s one bad single jug. One fun bike for street or trails or city riding.

I had to order new parts for mine so google algorithm sent me here a day later. This bike rules. Not just a beginnner bike. Nimble is how I put it.

I am still struggling to decide whether to get the DR200 or the new Honda CRF125F big wheel. I probably will not need it to be street legal but it would be a nice plus. Do you think the DR200 is light enough to tackle some rough single track in the mountains of Colorado? I know the Honda CRF125 could do it just fine because it's incredibly lightweight. But it's not street legal! You have obviously ridden a DR200 for a while, in all sorts of terrain and on the road, so what do you think? I really like that new Honda, but man, it's hard to decide.

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

That is a tough decision. The CRF is going to be much better suited for gnarly. But the dr200 can do it. You would need better tires immediately, as the stockers are a joke for anything offroad. Both bikes are going to be as reliable as the sun. I dont know.. I would have a hard time choosing also. . Here is what I would ask my self. Am I 100% going to be riding on the road, if yes. Then sacrifice some offroad performance an get the DR200.

Most agree it is 80% rider 20% bike. Look at Jordan Outz doing the TKO last year on a stock DRZ400

Just for giggles, it would be interesting to compare the TW200 on that times segment.

I like the white zombie at the end

Picked one of these up, waiting for exhaust kid to really turn it into a little monster

do a top speed run on it

They are super light I got the 2019 ... Only thing sux no aftermarket parts range but it's very capable for the price 4600$

All the answers to your dual sport questions right there... rock a dr200 instead of getting a Beta 500 RR-S! The beta is a monster but you only need so much horsepower.

Took my license test on one of those. Now I have a drz400s

Highly recommend the DRZ400E with Yoshimura exhaust runs 140kph on the highway like a boss.

Do a hare scramble races with it! Give it a fighting chance and put on real knobbies!

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely!!!

Nice vid. Wish I lived around there. You should put on an aftermarket exhaust, re-jet that carb and you'll notice a big difference, especially in the low-mid range. Fun bike all around.

I watched another video where the guy was racing a DR 200 out in the desert, I think he passed about 30 KTMs...( He bought it used for $800.00 a few days earlier )

@RidersInBlack

3 жыл бұрын

That was a staged race. Crazy fun but not real. Look at it again...

@mototoad1242

3 жыл бұрын

@@RidersInBlack torture test is the video and no it definitely wasn't staged. He's just an awesome rider lol

wazzup, great video man

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Sounds good for a beginner,how do u think for it would work for a last dirt bike for a 63 yr old rode all my life ,just want something lite and dependable for real casual dirt riding and small rides in the country roads,just to experience 2 wheel freedom .

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

There is no doubt it would fit the bill. I just wonder sense you have so much experience. If it would leave you wanting more. For the money, you can’t really beat it. But if suspension is important and money isn’t an issue, I might recommend looking at a wr250r.

@josephjack7

4 жыл бұрын

Its the perfect bike.I sold the KLR650 and got a 2015 DR 200s... Ive had it over a year now and im still having a blast on it. Goes thru anything. Light enough to drop and pick up with no problems...

Just coming home with one in the back of the truck.. 1308km

love small bikes and I have a 1988 model DR200 in my garage right now behind my DR650 and 300cc street bike. I should just put a cheap chinese carb on it and ride it

Your home track is looking great!

It sux on road but offroad is a beast

Should compare it to the new kawasaki kx300 4 stroke trail bike.

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome! Ill see if I can find someone to lend me one!

285 lbs? The Yamaha xt225 is 235 lb

Nice!

Its inocent,joyful, and fun...the light weight makes it so...

How would the suspension be for a 200 pound rider...?

@ambernoneyah4602

3 жыл бұрын

My ex would get on mine and have no problems. He was 230 lbs and 6'.

Torture test magazine raced an older dr 200, he beat loads of ktms

@wrenchone5003

4 жыл бұрын

I seen that ! Dude was moving on that bike !

@JohnDoe-nn1lx

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not the bike it’s the rider

@johnganshow5536

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-nn1lx Nonetheless, showing the potential of a bike that you wouldn't believe could do what it did...

@demoncleaner80

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he paid $800 for it and raced it the next day lol -- the ending of the race is hilarious.

@codenamenoob4973

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he absolutely hated it and put it down as the worst bike he ever rode 😂 he's now doing a build series with it as the bike has some hidden potential also he loves racing on clapped out piles of crap

I have a 2017. Most comfortable bike ive ever been on. Price is right and fuel economy is even better. Ive beat mine through some nasty stuff.

What tank bag you running?

@GladiusJon

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a 6 year old bag I bought from a local dealer. Wish I could help more.

The track is starting to take shape! I know the wife likes that you can get your dirt therapy on right at home!

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yea! Definitely a win win!

Need to get a kickstart to make it end of world motorcycle

It's so good offroad cause the seat height is so low, I know everyone is into that 39 inch seat height, 60 horsepower shit but seriously, I can fly through trails on my xr200 way faster compared to my 450 ktm, people need to realize that a short seat height is better than a taller height. I love my 450 for fast trails and fire roads but I'll take the 200 anyday for tighter stuff, that's why my next bike is likely going to be a beta, lower seat height, usable power

@GladiusJon

4 жыл бұрын

Hit the nail on the head!

@noyopacific

4 жыл бұрын

That's pretty much what I was thinking too. When you're riding a trail that is so tight you can seldom crack loose with all 15 horsepower and never for very long, what point is having another 45 horsepower, especially if the bike is less nimble. It's just way more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slow.

I always enjoy "giant killer" type ride videos. Obviously, the DR200 is going to give away a lot on the "tech" side... but as you are rediscovering, does not give up a THING on the fun side. First quarter of 2019, I began to think that I would like a bike that offered less (less weight, less seat height, less tech) than my go-to ride: '12 WR250R. I just didn't enjoy wrestling 300 top heavy pounds with a 36+" seat height (and I'm 6' 1"), complete with computer chip controlled EFI (which also means a fuel pump). On more technical riding, the WR works fine IF you want to ride aggressively. (However, it's GREAT for dual sporting forest roads/etc.) You really need to ride the WR like you're mad at it in order for it to perform out in the woods as designed. It my opinion, it's not that great of a bike for plonking and exploring for the aforementioned top heavy weight, tall seat height, as well as the need to ride it aggressively. So, I wanted something that was simpler (in tech), lower, and lighter, (and completely street legal) for plonking and exploring. I seriously looked at the DR200's. In the end, though, I went with an XT225 (less weight at 238 lbs, more oomph and an additional gear and for short highway jaunts.) I have been very pleased with my choice. It is SO easy to ride over technical stuff on the XT225, compared to the top heavy and TALL WR. As a side benefit, the XT225 caused the wife to want to ride again after several years hiatus. (She's put over 3,000 miles on the XT since Oct '19!) I say all that to say that I completely understand what you're saying about the high FF (Fun Factor) of a simpler bike! I agree with the other commenters: More videos on the DR200! I would seriously rethink taking it on an "extreme" type enduro, though. It's been done, but it can be very abusive to the bike. ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6ycz6lmeNSZpZM.html ) If I was in your place, I would seriously consider using your DR200 to produce a series of "How To" videos to help riders new to dual sport start ascending the growth curve. Best of luck whatever you decide!

@TheWesternPacific

2 жыл бұрын

I just watched that video in the link. If anything it shows what can be done on a DR200. I think the rider's lack of fitness was the main limiting point