Four Years Riding Japanese Dual Sport Motorcycles - No Regrets
Vložit
- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Yes indeed, no regrets here after riding Japanese Dual Sport Motorcycles for last four years!
I got into riding Dual Sports for the exploration, I felt the bikes would get me deeper into the backcountry or into places I wouldn't normally go. And thus far, that's exactly what they have done. Since I purchased my first bike, the Yamaha XT250..it didn't take long for it to multiply and soon I had a handful of bikes. All of which were Japanese: Honda CRF300L, KLR650, and Suzuki DR650. I've enjoyed all of them immensely! None have let me down and every one of them got me back from where it took me.
The key word here is reliability, among a few others. So I really don't have anything bad to say about my experiences on these bikes. The pros definitely outweigh the cons!
Thanks For Watching!
Like The Video(s)? Hit That SUBSCRIBE!! Really Helps The Channel!!
SUBSCRIBE RIGHT HERE: goo.gl/xnbQNb
SUPPORT Precipice Of Grind HERE:
/ precipiceofgrind
We now offer Guide Services, check out our website: www.precipiceofgrind.com
DISCLAIMER: You are responsible for your own safety. Precipice Of Grind will not be held liable for injuries occurred while attempting the hikes, motorcycle rides,climbs, canyons, etc, that we feature in these videos.
#precipiceofgrind
Instagram: / precipiceofgrind
Facebook: / precipiceofgrind - Zábava
Like The Video(s)? Hit That SUBSCRIBE!! Really Helps The Channel!! Thanks For Watching!!
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!
It’s tough for me to look beyond the Japanese brands because they’re just too darn reliable.
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.
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
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'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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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...
I have been a follower of your channel for a long time, and thanks to you, I fell in love with the XT250 and bought one a year and a half ago. I love how versatile and fun the XT250 is, but sometimes I wish it had a little more power so I would feel more comfortable riding it on the freeway and back country roads. Have you ever considered the DRZ400 since it technically has a better suspension than the DR650 out of the box? I like the DR650, but its easier to get a DRZ400 than a DR650 in my area. Regards,
I wouldn't say no to a DRZ400! Appreciate you watching!!
I have the dr650 but when I was shopping I was after the drz400 all the research I did on it had me sold then I just couldn't pass up the price on my 650 and all the aftermarket that was all ready installed. I'd jump on the drz400 if you get a good deal.
I have a GEN 2 KLR 650, I would not purchase a GEN three. I don’t blame you for getting rid of yours. keeping your DR is a no-brainer compared to the GEN three KLR.✌️
I was looking into getting a new klr for my first bike, is there a reason not to get it?
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: czcams.com/video/7kfwUC-qCD0/video.html
I would argue the only true euro dual sports are the husky 701/ktm 690. The smaller bikes are enduros, making them no frills, high strung race bikes. Not dual sports that are a compromise of on/off road ability.
Just curious what you would call the dr650 then?
Why 4 bikes???, love your channel, honesty always, thinking trading in my Africa twin for a t7 or klr650.
Variety is the spice of life.
@@precipiceofgrind My wife would kill me if I dare to get a 2nd bike🤣🤣🤣
@@silveriojohan
I seen a bumper sticker that read . My wife said if I go fishing one more time she’s gonna leave me, I sure am gonna miss her.
58 year old owner of a Versys 650, just sold a Honda CRF 300 rally , as a kid rode Honda Z 50 , two YZ 80 motocross bikes , a Yamaha IT 175 , a Yamaha IT 200 , Yamaha TT 230 , then a 86 Yamaha FJ1200, none of the bikes left me stranded ever .
The Japanese take pride in their reputation for reliability .
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.