I got a 2007 DR 650. Bought it new 15 yrs ago. Love it!!! I reset my trip meter every time I fuel up. I know approx, how far I can go b4 reserve. Trip meter is my fuel guage
Great that a 26 year old design is still the best adventure bike you can buy, unlike the latest wonder bike it doesn’t need updating every 2 years, Suzuki really hit the nail on the head when they designed the DR. So many DR 650s have been used to not only be ridden around the world but cross continents on a regular basis, weekend bush basher, city commuter and in my case a courier bike in Melbourne clocking up close to 900,000 klms on 3 DRs over 17 years, my current bike has just hit 300K and still gets used for a bit of adventure, it is so much better than my Yamaha T700.
Not so great really. The current market is geared for consumerism and gadgetry. The state of the art of these bikes should be way higher by now but the globalists are pushing regs and electricity. Currently, electric bikes are a pipe dream money grab. People are going to regret all these electronic gadgets one day. Just one question here. You can still buy classic bikes that are fully capable and in some cases 50+ years old. Where will the electric bikes be in 50+ years?
I love my DR, but better than a T700? How come, the weight difference? Personally I think the DR is the ultimate do all bike. Great on the streets, not to shabby on dirt, kind of a bush pig but it'll do the job. Plenty of power. I still accelerate faster and zip around the streets faster than any car.
@@bouncingyellowskull sadly the days of motorcycle couriers are long gone, most documents are sent via the internet so the work has dried up, there is no money in it anymore, the boom days were 20 or 30 years ago.
Nice little review thanks! I'm currently shopping for one, looking forward to trying it on rough paved roads to see how the suspensions soak that up...
A DR-650 will be around long after a KTM has been put out to pasture. Reliable, easy to work on, inexpensive, tough as nails, mod happy and they are not orange! KTM's are awesome bikes but possess none of the traits just mentioned.
Just goes to show how many different directions the DR can go. Mine is set up for dirt/adventure, but i through on my street wheels and tires and hit the twisties. Your would be awesome for commuting and longer road travels.
Good video. Love the DR650. Wish it had a six speed transmission with an extra low first. Or better yet, a Hi/Lo transfer case like my CT110. High on the street, low in the dirt. And I do plan to get an extra set of street wheels and tires. I started having fun on my kids dirt bikes from PW80 up to the TTR 125 small wheels. Then I got myself a TW200. I'm only 162.6cm. There seems to be a preference for the DR650 in Australia, and for the KLR650 in the US. So I bought a KLR650, intending to lower it. But figured out it would lose too much ground clearance, defeating its dual purpose. Also, it was heavy for a thumper, and top heavy at that. So I sold it. Considered the Yamaha WR250R, but the engine delivers narrow peaky power. I guess Wide Range refers to the transmission, because I would rename it NR250R for Narrow Range. Otherwise it's another wonderful motorcycle. But I wanted tractor factor power like the KLR. The DRZ400 came up as the best off road bike stock IMO, but it too was too tall for me, and would lose too much ground clearance if I lowered it to my height. The DRZ400 makes an excellent SM though! So after looking at the other brands: too expensive, too much maintenance, too tall, etc. There was only one bike standing, so to speak: The Holy Grail... THE DR650!!! It has no equal for a 162cm 80kg rider!
I almost bought one of these here in the US this spring, but ultimately went with a DR-Z400SM. Most of this came down to the 400SM being on sale for the same price as the 650. If the price would’ve been the normal $750 more for the SM, basically 10% more cash, I probably would’ve went with the 650 and still been happy. But ultimately I’m quite pleased with the DR-Z SM because of the fully-adjustable and just overall better suspension. It’s a much sportier and more playful ride and the SM wheels and tires allow a ton of speed and lean through corners.
Thanks for sharing mate. They do have very different characteristics but are both fun. enjoy the it mate, I think the DRZ is probably better in SM form.
The feeling I got in the dealership on the two bikes was basically this: DR650: “Wherever I gotta go, this’ll get me there in a relaxed and steady way” DR-Z400SM: “Wooo! Carve that corner! Go fast! Hop the curb! Wooooo!” For practicality and utility I think the 650 is the better bike, but I just couldn’t resist that amped-up “let’s go make trouble and scrape pegs” vibe of the 400SM
great bike, great value - if you can keep a push mower running, you can keep these going. I have 2002 bmw gs 1150, too. the mods needed, imho, for the dr is a larger gas tank and a aftermarket seat foam and you can go 200 miles, tank to tank at 60 mph for years at a time.
@@landshark9603 i dont get the whole "my bike looks like it came out of a japanese anime cartoon " thing. Modern bikes have tiny tiny headlights and huge amounts of sharp edged plastic stuck on the sides that make them have zero organic flow on them. I actually like simple bikes like the DR650 that is not grossed out with a bunch of plastic that looks like it exploded off a food processor and stuck on a motorcycle
Nice! It's not perfect, no bike is. But it's very versatile, a great second (or third) bike. Not sure if that's tyre-shine on your tyres. If it is, probably not a good idea for grip. Cheers.
For your first video this is very high quality nice job! How would u say this bike is suited for shorter riders for example i'm about a 170cm and have been thinking about the DR650.
I don't know if you'll see this response, but I've owned this same bike for 5 years- a '17 DR 650. I'm a little taller than you and if you get the the low seat option, it really helps. The suspension is soft, so when you mount the bike, it settles down a few inches. It's really a great bike for almost anything, 50 plus mpg and plenty of power. Get one before they stop making these beauties!
Thanks for the support, I'm doing my best with production values, haha. I honestly think the DR would be perfect for you with this setup. Even in stock form, you'd feel at home. For me I would'nt have lowered it at all.
Great bike! My bushpig has about 500 happy miles on it. All street miles no offroad yet. At 5'9" Im on my tippy toes. Can the seat be lowered.? My Suzy gets 122 miles on main tank.
I've had my 21' for almost a year and it's been a great bike I have noticed that the cold weather affects the fuel economy (central Minnesota) and it sounded like it was knocking a bit during acceleration has anyone else experienced this?
Sorry to hear that mate, checkout Facebook forums. We have very different climates so I don't have that issue. There will be a DR guru on a forum somewhere that will tell you how to play with your mixture. Thanks for watching.
@Patrick O'Brien I'm using amsoil metric and as long as it's in for winter layup I think I'll be checking the valves in a week or so as it's at about 3k on the odometer thanks 👍
@@lokeshdeshwal5288 usually happens during acceleration but goes away after a bit of riding only notice it during colder weather say 45F or below even after several minutes of warmup.
Agreed. I'm on the hunt for one that needs some love for a rebuild project. I do like lighter dirt bikes but the DR's are a bulletproof versatile platform.
Does the bike seem too heavy? It weighs a whopping 366lbs. Why is this bike better than a Xr650L or Crf300L in your opinion? Was looking to buy a street legal dirtbike but still baffled on which one I should buy between the crf300L, Xr650L, and Dr650S
The DR doesn't seem heavy to me but to be honest I'm all about the roads, very little off-road. The CRF is going to be much lighter and better off-road but not as comfortable or reliable for daily commutes. Depends on who you want to be as a rider and where are you riding the most.
@LAND SHARK How could the fuel injected CRF be less reliable? Most reliable I'd think. I've never had a problem with injection in tens of thousands of miles.
Thank you todd and land shark for the advice, appreciate it. I would be riding 75% road and 25% offroad. If I had the money I would just buy a husqvarna 701 or ktm 690 enduro R 😂
@Todd Perhaps the DR has fewer parts/electronics to get damaged, especially when bush bashing? Carbs are totally fine if you use stabilizer for storage. Plus, backyard mechanics can clean/repair a carb easily. Fuel injectors, not so much. 🤔
It's a custom seat from a trimmer. MJM is the only name I have. He makes seats to order. I will see if I can get some more info and post it in the description. cheers
It's a custom seat from a trimmer. MJM is the only name I have. He makes seats to order. I will see if I can get some more info and post it in the description. cheers
If only I could get one in the UK... pretty much the unicorn in my eyes, but goovernment always getting involved
I hear that. Thanks for watching
I got a 2007 DR 650. Bought it new 15 yrs ago. Love it!!! I reset my trip meter every time I fuel up. I know approx, how far I can go b4 reserve. Trip meter is my fuel guage
Great that a 26 year old design is still the best adventure bike you can buy, unlike the latest wonder bike it doesn’t need updating every 2 years, Suzuki really hit the nail on the head when they designed the DR.
So many DR 650s have been used to not only be ridden around the world but cross continents on a regular basis, weekend bush basher, city commuter and in my case a courier bike in Melbourne clocking up close to 900,000 klms on 3 DRs over 17 years, my current bike has just hit 300K and still gets used for a bit of adventure, it is so much better than my Yamaha T700.
Awesome to hear mate. Thats a big call on the T700, I'd love to get my hands on one to check it out. cheers
Not so great really. The current market is geared for consumerism and gadgetry. The state of the art of these bikes should be way higher by now but the globalists are pushing regs and electricity. Currently, electric bikes are a pipe dream money grab. People are going to regret all these electronic gadgets one day. Just one question here. You can still buy classic bikes that are fully capable and in some cases 50+ years old. Where will the electric bikes be in 50+ years?
I love my DR, but better than a T700? How come, the weight difference? Personally I think the DR is the ultimate do all bike. Great on the streets, not to shabby on dirt, kind of a bush pig but it'll do the job. Plenty of power. I still accelerate faster and zip around the streets faster than any car.
I’d love to do courier work in Melbourne on my DR, how do I get a job.?
@@bouncingyellowskull sadly the days of motorcycle couriers are long gone, most documents are sent via the internet so the work has dried up, there is no money in it anymore, the boom days were 20 or 30 years ago.
Nice little review thanks! I'm currently shopping for one, looking forward to trying it on rough paved roads to see how the suspensions soak that up...
Thanks mate. Its got a pretty soft suspension as standard but I'd love to hear your feedback on your local roads.
Suspension is great! Street bikes should have suspension this good.
The aftermarket for the mighty DR keeps getting better. Procycle offers wider-ratio tranny gearsets for it now, with sturdier gears.
A DR-650 will be around long after a KTM has been put out to pasture. Reliable, easy to work on, inexpensive, tough as nails, mod happy and they are not orange! KTM's are awesome bikes but possess none of the traits just mentioned.
Thanks for sharing
Just goes to show how many different directions the DR can go. Mine is set up for dirt/adventure, but i through on my street wheels and tires and hit the twisties. Your would be awesome for commuting and longer road travels.
It is an awesome commuter. One of the next videos will show it handling some commutes. They do make awesome adventure bikes without too much work.
Good video. Love the DR650. Wish it had a six speed transmission with an extra low first. Or better yet, a Hi/Lo transfer case like my CT110. High on the street, low in the dirt. And I do plan to get an extra set of street wheels and tires. I started having fun on my kids dirt bikes from PW80 up to the TTR 125 small wheels. Then I got myself a TW200. I'm only 162.6cm. There seems to be a preference for the DR650 in Australia, and for the KLR650 in the US. So I bought a KLR650, intending to lower it. But figured out it would lose too much ground clearance, defeating its dual purpose. Also, it was heavy for a thumper, and top heavy at that. So I sold it. Considered the Yamaha WR250R, but the engine delivers narrow peaky power. I guess Wide Range refers to the transmission, because I would rename it NR250R for Narrow Range. Otherwise it's another wonderful motorcycle. But I wanted tractor factor power like the KLR. The DRZ400 came up as the best off road bike stock IMO, but it too was too tall for me, and would lose too much ground clearance if I lowered it to my height. The DRZ400 makes an excellent SM though! So after looking at the other brands: too expensive, too much maintenance, too tall, etc. There was only one bike standing, so to speak: The Holy Grail... THE DR650!!! It has no equal for a 162cm 80kg rider!
Thanks for sharing. I agree the DR is perfect for you. Goodluck!
A high/low gear box is something many, many bikes would benefit from. But even a lower first and higher fifth would do wonders.
It is a VERY easy bike mod. I have owned many different types of bikes and this one is my favorite.
Agreed!
I almost bought one of these here in the US this spring, but ultimately went with a DR-Z400SM. Most of this came down to the 400SM being on sale for the same price as the 650. If the price would’ve been the normal $750 more for the SM, basically 10% more cash, I probably would’ve went with the 650 and still been happy.
But ultimately I’m quite pleased with the DR-Z SM because of the fully-adjustable and just overall better suspension. It’s a much sportier and more playful ride and the SM wheels and tires allow a ton of speed and lean through corners.
Thanks for sharing mate. They do have very different characteristics but are both fun. enjoy the it mate, I think the DRZ is probably better in SM form.
The feeling I got in the dealership on the two bikes was basically this:
DR650: “Wherever I gotta go, this’ll get me there in a relaxed and steady way”
DR-Z400SM: “Wooo! Carve that corner! Go fast! Hop the curb! Wooooo!”
For practicality and utility I think the 650 is the better bike, but I just couldn’t resist that amped-up “let’s go make trouble and scrape pegs” vibe of the 400SM
great bike, great value - if you can keep a push mower running, you can keep these going. I have 2002 bmw gs 1150, too. the mods needed, imho, for the dr is a larger gas tank and a aftermarket seat foam and you can go 200 miles, tank to tank at 60 mph for years at a time.
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Just a classically beautiful motorcycle.Does'nt look like they stuck a million volt cattle prod up it's exhaust pipe.Great video.
hahaha. what bikes are you thinking of? I agree its a classic look thats stood the test of time. cheers
@@landshark9603 i dont get the whole "my bike looks like it came out of a japanese anime cartoon " thing.
Modern bikes have tiny tiny headlights and huge amounts of sharp edged plastic stuck on the sides that make them have zero organic flow on them.
I actually like simple bikes like the DR650 that is not grossed out with a bunch of plastic that looks like it exploded off a food processor and stuck on a motorcycle
Благодарю за интересное видео и размышления об этом мотоцикле 👍
Greatings from Sydney. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your support.
"I was glad to see that police officer keep on going"
Words 4 life!
haha, so was I mate. cheers
Best bike.
Yes they are. Thanks
For pavement, you really just need a windscreen and a comfortable seat. Maybe lower pegs and higher/ more forward bars if you're long limbed.
Yes absolutely. Just needs some upgrades and the bike can be ridden anywhere in the world.
I have seen them in some crazy places,
Literally, this bike has been used for 2 decades for ride the entire world.
I love my 2020 dr bad bike of them all
100%. Enjoy it mate!
Nice! It's not perfect, no bike is. But it's very versatile, a great second (or third) bike. Not sure if that's tyre-shine on your tyres. If it is, probably not a good idea for grip. Cheers.
Thanks for watching and sharing. haha it was tyre shine and I don't recommend it either.
For your first video this is very high quality nice job! How would u say this bike is suited for shorter riders for example i'm about a 170cm and have been thinking about the DR650.
I don't know if you'll see this response, but I've owned this same bike for 5 years- a '17 DR 650. I'm a little taller than you and if you get the the low seat option, it really helps. The suspension is soft, so when you mount the bike, it settles down a few inches. It's really a great bike for almost anything, 50 plus mpg and plenty of power. Get one before they stop making these beauties!
Thanks for the support, I'm doing my best with production values, haha. I honestly think the DR would be perfect for you with this setup. Even in stock form, you'd feel at home. For me I would'nt have lowered it at all.
Agreed. They are getting harder to get hold of.
Great bike! My bushpig has about 500 happy miles on it. All street miles no offroad yet. At 5'9" Im on my tippy toes. Can the seat be lowered.? My Suzy gets 122 miles on main tank.
Thanks, Mate! The bike in the video is pretty low. It has a lower profile seat and a 50mm lowering link. That should work out perfect.
19" front wheel?
Let's talk after you do all season ride with 20-K odometer miles put on one DR-650..
My trail/street bike. Beat the heck out of it on trails, then hit 70mph on the freeway easy
Nice! Thanks for watching.
I've had my 21' for almost a year and it's been a great bike I have noticed that the cold weather affects the fuel economy (central Minnesota) and it sounded like it was knocking a bit during acceleration has anyone else experienced this?
Sorry to hear that mate, checkout Facebook forums. We have very different climates so I don't have that issue. There will be a DR guru on a forum somewhere that will tell you how to play with your mixture. Thanks for watching.
@Patrick O'Brien I'm using amsoil metric and as long as it's in for winter layup I think I'll be checking the valves in a week or so as it's at about 3k on the odometer thanks 👍
@@scottmacleod6301 what type of knocking..? Is it ok now?
@@lokeshdeshwal5288 usually happens during acceleration but goes away after a bit of riding only notice it during colder weather say 45F or below even after several minutes of warmup.
That seat really looks nice. Who makes that seat?
Thanks. Its a custom seat from MJM upholstery in Goulbourn NSW.
Definitely a good bike for beginners , relatively low seat height , slow throttle response and nice plush suspension .
Such a good beginner bike as its so versatile and you can keep it as a dirt bike if you upgrade or move to something different.
@@landshark9603 Great bike to be built an modified to the owners liking , the engine an frame are pretty stout
Agreed. I'm on the hunt for one that needs some love for a rebuild project. I do like lighter dirt bikes but the DR's are a bulletproof versatile platform.
Does the bike seem too heavy? It weighs a whopping 366lbs. Why is this bike better than a Xr650L or Crf300L in your opinion? Was looking to buy a street legal dirtbike but still baffled on which one I should buy between the crf300L, Xr650L, and Dr650S
You really should ride them all. I have and they are all very different. Only you will know which best suits your needs.
The DR doesn't seem heavy to me but to be honest I'm all about the roads, very little off-road. The CRF is going to be much lighter and better off-road but not as comfortable or reliable for daily commutes. Depends on who you want to be as a rider and where are you riding the most.
@LAND SHARK How could the fuel injected CRF be less reliable? Most reliable I'd think. I've never had a problem with injection in tens of thousands of miles.
Thank you todd and land shark for the advice, appreciate it. I would be riding 75% road and 25% offroad. If I had the money I would just buy a husqvarna 701 or ktm 690 enduro R 😂
@Todd Perhaps the DR has fewer parts/electronics to get damaged, especially when bush bashing?
Carbs are totally fine if you use stabilizer for storage. Plus, backyard mechanics can clean/repair a carb easily. Fuel injectors, not so much. 🤔
What kind of seat is that?
MJM Custom.
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What seat is that ?
It's a custom seat from a trimmer. MJM is the only name I have. He makes seats to order. I will see if I can get some more info and post it in the description. cheers
What size front wheel?
17in Excel Takasago
What brand is the seat?
It's a custom seat from a trimmer. MJM is the only name I have. He makes seats to order. I will see if I can get some more info and post it in the description. cheers
@@landshark9603 Thanks!
@@verticalhorizon786 Yes that seat goods really good. A lot better than the standard plank.
but for me 2 stroke is still the best
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Nice bike now the hard part, move somewhere where riding is actually good lol
haha, I would love to!
Ill subscribe if you mention your height...lol
It's not going to win any races against other bikes
Passes a push bike
haha. Always give pushies and scooters a run for their money.