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Love my TW. Planned on buying a DR and I probably will eventually, but I'm so glad I ended up with a TW first. Having no off road experience, I didn't understand the value of a small bike until I started going deeeep into the woods. It'll get you way further than a bigger bike. It's slow as sin tho 😂
I took my Tdub on a 10 day, 2028 mile dirt trip through MN, SD, WY, MT, ND. Absolutely exceeded my expectations! Larger foot pegs, Cogent DDC drop ins and Bradley adventure shock worked fantastic on a loaded Tdub! Great video!
Tdubs are awesome. I bought one back in 2020 and I don't think I'll ever sell it. I ride other bikes too but I just keep going back to the tdub, there's just something about it.
This is going to be a great video I know ( again ) !!!
Nice ride. Would love to hear more comparison/contrast between the TW and the XT, since you own both. As I've said before, you've got a nice stable! Thanks for sharing.
Rock on!
Thanks for the upload! Looking forward to kicking back & enjoying the ride.
The TW 200, Truly the Jeep of the motorcycle world.
An awesome ride. Well done. That bike does its job well.
Nice!
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I personally feel that the dr650 and the xr 650 l are brothers in this class. With the XRL being the one suited to a bit more rough terrain because if its stupid amount of ground clerance. Thanks for your content.
I love my DR, in fact my dad liked it so much, that he traded his 2022 KLR in for a 2024 DR. My dad is 79 years old and the lighter weight made a big difference and the DR handles much easier for him, and he loves his DR too.He’s wanted to ride more often now that he’s gotten the DR. You’re right about changing out the seat, both my dad and I have changed the seat to the Procycle seat and love it too. Keep up the great videos.
Great video! What seat pad is that? I ride 2022 XT
Airhawk pad. Thanks for watching!
What skid plate / highway pegs are those???
Hell And Back Plate from Happy Trails and IMS Super Stock Pegs
I've owned (2) KTM 1290 super adventure's , KTM 690 Enduro and I just sold my Triumph 660 Tiger sport which was an amazing motorcycle . I just picked up a 800DE and honestly it feels good being back on a Suzuki
Great windshield thanks for the video I just received mine and looks great and works great too
No question, Japanese are better designed and built. Try to name Japanese adv bikes with faults. The KLR had the doohickey fix problem but it wasn’t a showstopper. The very rare 3rd gear fail in the DR.
I do not feel the same way as you about the DR650 being close the KLR on long highway rides. I rode with a friend on a 5hr one way trip in the West Texas desert. I have a 22 KLR and he had a 2018 DR650 with a larger tank and wind screen. I was very interested in trading for a DR650 so I spent most of the ride on my buddies DR. We road two lane back roads the entire trip going the legal speed limit of 75 mph. Yes backroads in Texas are 75 mph. I really liked the DR650, but it definitely it I’d definitely much more fatiguing to ride at highway speed than the KLR. The wind was exhausting and my neck strain was much more noticeable after a long day in the saddle. I’m very glad I got to test both bikes. I love the DR650 for everything except traveling long miles. Unfortunately I mostly ride long miles in the west Texas at 75 mph. You can watch all the reviews you want but it definitely a good idea to actually test ride the bikes the way you will use them. My buddy has a Gen 1 and a Gen 2 KLR and prefers his DR650 for everything but travel. He is 70 years old and extremely tough. I appreciate your videos very much.
VERY INFORMATIVE VLOGGING OF COURSE, THANK YOU SIR & KEEP UP YOUR GOOD WORK. From India.
I've ridden the Gen 2 KLR throughout mountains all along the east coast and the carb has never given me a major issue. I've come to enjoy the ease of making minor adjustments and diagnosing issues that would be much more difficult to tackle with throttle mapping. However, if you don't ride the bike on a frequent bases there are definite advantages with fuel injection.
On another note...do you ever watch Missing 411...did you ever see strange goings on out in the desert in your travels??
If you mean super natural, no...not yet. However, there is no shortage of strange people out there...
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DR650 for the win!!! Great video comparing the big 4! Thank you.
My first bike was a used 1974 Suzuki GT250 street bike I had just got my learners permit in 1977 I was 15 1/2 per the California DMV rules, I had been saving for a car working as a paperboy with the Orange County Register mowing lawns and selling flower on Friday night and weekends on local intersection. This bike was a trade in at my local Suzuki dealer. Paid a whole $600 for that beauty. Stuck with the Japanese brands till 2010, I was ready for some 1000 + mile trips with 99% street routes planned, that's when I purchased a used 2004 BMW R1150 GSA one owner low mile black with yellow seat came on the craigs list had to have it. I've had three total Beemers since they are amazing bikes IMHO. But I will always have a Japanese dual sport for my dirt trail riding pleasure.
Awesome!
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I agree , over the years I have had a XT250 (1984) DR250 XT350 KLX 250,351 and now a DR650. Cheap to buy second hand and keep and for the way I ride work great.
Great video! Just looked at all your videos. I was looking for a xt250 vs crf300l comparison. I did not see it and wondering if you made one or not? Looking to pick up a smaller bike to add to my DR and Super Tenere. Thanks!
Here, multiple parts on 300L vs Xt250: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aZ-a2bd8XdSpdJM.html
If you only had one bike which would you pick Crf300 or Dr650??
DR650
Thanks for valuable information
It's happened with me few times. My whole day Rides has gone due to sound attached with gopro and also many issues with gopro as hanging, stall and battery issue
How's the battery life?
I've had an XT250 for 7 years, and for my height -- 5'6" -- the bike fits me perfectly. I sat on the Honda CRF300L at a dealership the other day bc I was thinking of getting a 2nd bike and the 300L is a great-looking dual sport with a 6th gear, but on level ground I have to shift my body and the bike to the left in order to get my left foot on the ground -- and that just barely. I can't flat foot this bike with both feet when I come to a stop. I have complete confidence taking the XT offroad and going up hills. I'd be very hesitant to go offroad with the Honda. I have no doubt I'd be dropping it a lot. It's something to consider when choosing between the XT and the 300L if you are under 6 foot in height.
XT250 excellent bike -- light, nimble, tough, low maintenance, reliable, great mpg. If you plan to do a lot of offroading, replace stock tires, install handguards and a skidplate.
Nicely done; good teamwork and great videography., beautiful canyon! Thank you!
Iv had them all, also. DRZ, WRF, KDX, KLX {3, lol}, CRFX, CRFL. Whatever suited my riding style at current moment and location. Was in the desert for 8 years, loved it. Now back home North Coast Great Lakes...the only one I havent had yet is the KLR. Heading to get a '24 in that matte blue tomorrow. Kawi has always been my favorite and them offering $1k off right now was too much to pass. Long solo trips in the desert needed a lighter bike and made me a great enduro rider. But the millions of miles of logging roads here are calling my name. And its been since '16 since I did any ADV trips so time to start over.
Great vid! I sure have a lot of fun on my Xt250 as well. I have the same gripes with my 500x that you mentioned with the KLR. Been toying with the idea of selling the Honda and buying a Dr650 but it is so hard to part with a good bike and the 500x definately has it's place. Keep the videos coming, really enjoy your content.
Glad it’s (dr) working for you! Me, I’ve lost two 650 engines to internal destruction because of overheating. I won’t ride anything that isn’t water cooled …
Im digging the Dualsport I have (CRF300LS). have way more fun and not on edge with it vs my larger adventure bike. Disclaimer. I did pump 3K into a brand new CRF to make it the way it is. but well worth it. (bigger tank, full RallyRaid suspension, bars ect...). may even sell my larger adventure bike as I ride the CRF for everything now..Unless im moto camping for 8+ days its the dual sport for me...
Ive loved my CRF300l, my Tw200, my DR650 but let me tell you my new Husky 501s is crazy compared to the others. The power to weight and the performance is great. I would recommend keeping a Japanese bike but to get a Husky 501 as well!!!
Wow, excellent timing! I just asked about which one you’d have if you could only keep one the other day. Really appreciate the detailed discussion here.
I'm 6'3" and a pretty strong dude, so I'm not super worried about the weight. But I'm excited to get my first bike. Sounds like it's not super snorty, but can also move if you need it to. Getting a 2024 KLR650 Adventure. Gonna have to get me one of those headlight cages though.
I just picked up a 2020 XT250 off of KSL a week ago (I live in western Wyoming), just like you've mentioned doing in past videos! It's my first real motorcycle. About 4,000 miles on it. It was $3500, including a bunch of extras like Double Take mirrors, skid plate, LED headlight, hand guards, rear rack, bigger foot pegs, etc. I've ridden it a few times and am heading out into the desert tomorrow for my first long ride. I watched a bunch of your videos on it before buying. Let me take you out to lunch as a thank-you the next time I pass through St. George!
Congrats on your XT! Sure thing, hit me up when you're in town!
Good comparison on the bikes. Makes sense wanting the smaller bike. My KLR fits my needs, I can hit the dirt, while still riding with friends when they want to cruise on the highway on their street bikes. Definitely would not single track it, not my skill set. I do see the need to have more than one to ride.
Nice video. I took my DR on a 380 mile trip to have coffee out at my brothers place in the country today. It is 175 miles each way with a 30 mile detour at his end to get gas to come home. Non-stop each way cruising at about 65 or so, close to 6 hours total on the road. All that on the stock seat....
I have a klx 300 2024 model. Ive always liked the klr but the idea of such a heavy bike turns me off. How about a klr 300?😮