91,000 MILES ON A SUZUKI DR650!

[@FYIfuckutube2011]

Who’s the dweeb calling it a clapped out bike? Listen - bikes are made to be ridden dumb sh*#. …and if “what’s up with the” was a drinking game I’d be drunk. I liked the owner, the interviewer was an idiot.

[@motomemoirproject9720]

I can't disagree with the idiot thing. It is a drinking game, get started. I spose I could give riding motorcycles a shot, thanks! 😁

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@motomemoirproject9720 I like that you gave this some love and pinned it to the top of the comments. lol

[@xaeo]

lol wtf you think this is channel 3 news? it's just two dudes chopping it up about the man's bike.

[@markeverson5849]

I think you did a great job slang is just slang but it got the point across right people are just so judgemental. Now I know that I can trust the Dr if I ever want to get one and I might

[@hornyducks4090]

Of course it's a little clapped. It's done its job.

[@jonwoodworker]

DR650, one of the top 10 greatest motorcycles ever made. Love my '03.

[@bradsanders6954]

Ive had an 03 DR650, since 08. 51,000 hard miles on it, not one thing has broke. Lots of dirt bashing, lots of 75 to 80 MPH hiway days....never used a drop of oil, nothing. Also put a dual star centerstand on it years ago, used off of ADV. Cogent shock is a great thing also. I found a used set of Woody's Wheels for mine in the 19/17" size. Fatter than stock..................bike handles like it was meant to have that size of wheels. In my miles, I have found the 525 chain to last longer than 520. 1 thing. The CPS, crank position sensor, on these things can die, a spare carried can save the day. 30.00 part.

[@filippocorti6760]

What are the other 9?

[@nelsdude]

@@filippocorti6760 he had a typo...he meant 1 vs 10

[@kyleRS87]

I’m hopefully getting an 04 next week with 822 original miles

[@stevestowell-virtue3781]

If you buy it you'll have it 20 years from now and still love it.

[@whitedrguy6503]

Heaps of miles to go on that youngster. My current DR has 317,000 klms on it so far, sadly had to pull it apart at 260,000 klms to replace the gearbox output shaft as the splines were badly gouged out by the front sprocket, also replaced the rings and she is good as gold, it is a 2014. My dear old 2005 has 495,000 klms and still runs perfect, it has been rebuilt a couple of times, even blew up the gearbox at 199,000 klms, just replaced the cases and threw in a second hand gearbox. The DR is such a simple bike that rebuilds are cheap to do, I can pull the engine out, rebuild it and have it going again in a weekend.

[@1990-t1j]

Impressive stuff.

[@brettw1518]

Wow, and I thought the KLR was the king of this competition. Very impressive!

[@peterpitre9736]

317,000kms on a 2014, it must never stop moving

[@whitedrguy6503]

@@peterpitre9736 that’s really only 200 klms per day, 5 days a week, 50,000 klms per year on average .

[@badlydrawncars6460]

@@whitedrguy6503 200km a day is a lot! I don't think my bike could last a single 200km trip without something breaking.

[@F3502000]

This may be the best review of this bike! A guy that kept it largely stock, and just rode the hell out of it! Nice!! 👍

[@martyanderson6142]

Very impressive I got a 2013 I paid $3,000 for it she has 5,000 Miles when I bought her she now has 6500 I've had her for 3 years I'm handicapped to I'm missing my right leg I'll be keeping mine till the day I can't ride anymore

[@bushpig6837]

A true motorcyclist. He knows his DR back to front. I love my '08 with 129k KMs (80k miles) on it. Still pulls like a train and doesn't burn a drop of oil.

[@simonss13]

This video made my heart sing. Just wrapped up a 5,800 mile tour of the western US on my 2022. She's lean, rugged, and willing to go anywhere - I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@trevorjameson3213]

My first DR650 was a brand new '05 model. I put about 24k miles on it before I sold it in '15. Now I have a '21 model that I got new, I missed the other one so much.

[@nelsdude]

Awesome!! On my 3rd DR...not because the 1st 2 wore out...more because I thought there was a better unicorn. Keep coming back to the DR and here to stay now. They really are fun to ride and so, so versatile. Suzuki knows about this bike that if it isn't broke don't fix it. The ease of maintenance and ease of working on this bike coupled with the HUGE parts availability make it a complete No Brainer long term keeper bike. Good for the Mad Max era coming...haha

[@SnakeSea]

I really like how this was filmed. Great story telling. My DR650 is my first motorcycle, purchased used with 17k miles on it. I absolutely love it. Thanks for uploading

[@matthewrammer]

Well cared for! Clay is a stud!

[@michaelsmith1711]

Excellent video & even better stories!!!

[@motomemoirproject9720]

Thanks Michael!

[@psalwasser]

I met clay at a swap at the mn fairgrounds last summer while on my dr650. he greeted me enthusiastically. I have the procycle foam and cover and today I have determined that my dr is as comfy as my 2002 1150gs with a low cut bill meyer saddle at 60 mph. clay told me he ran a dr all over the nation and this film is pretty cool. Clay, do a follow up after you feel your bike is fully broken in. thanks and keep the shiny side up!

[@stevesjourney7000]

My dog and I rode 34,000 miles in 2023 and hope match that this year. Way overloaded and it still goes anywhere and takes on any environment with trouble free reliability

[@Jimo368]

Just as I started watching this video an older DR650 cruises past my house.

[@roncolpo5056]

If you follow the wires from the left clutch housing to the wiring harness in the headlight shell,unplug the male and female connectors plug the male and female leads from the wiring harness together ,you delete the switch to pull the clutch to start feature, I also followed the two wires from the kickstand kill switch up towards the battery ,solder the two wires together and heat shrink the connection you delete the kickstand down kill switch , I removed mine and threw it away ,and cut off the mounting tab.....😊,excellent vidio,ride on !

[@cinnamonmailbox]

Nice! I've got 40,000 on my 19 that I bought new. My favorite motorcycle I've ever owned. And I've had 23! Been across the country 4 times. Will go plenty more!

[@cavscout62]

My Brother is buying a ‘22 V-Strom 650 and last weekend I looked at and sat on a DR650 at Suzuki in Dallas. If my ‘21 T7 were paid for I would’ve bought that DR!

[@timsilva1944]

Great bikes! Got my '12 with 750 miles on it. Now has 21k. Lots of mods, even a spare wheel set with an 18" rear. Good torque, low maintenance, easy valve adjustments and lots of aftermarket bits. Like the man said, they're a great balance of road/off road capable.

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Great to hear from a bloke with such knowledge and miles on the DR650. Mines at 50,000 kilometers (30,000 miles?) and runs like a clock. Great machines, it's a shame they don;t import them into Australia anymore 😪

[@nelsdude]

such a shame the tree hugging bastards implement stupid laws eliminating your freedom of choice to purchase one of the best dual sport bikes ever made.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

​@@nelsdude its one of the most efficient motor vehicles on the road and its been near the top for decades and they want to pretend its bad for the envioment worse than a tesla for example. This thing has been transporting 1 individual at prius fuel economy with way more fun anc capability for decades. It should never be cancelled. Motorcycles are too common of a form of transportation. The 1st and 3rd world relies on them. They shouldnt be overbearing wratcheting down emissions standards on one of the most efficient forms of transportation on earth. If theres any vehicles thst arguably deserve less emissions requirements, its this bike. An f150 getting 19mpg burns 3 gallons in the time this burns one. Its way mkre efficient. It costs way way way less to built and you cam build it to a higher quality standard. Therefore you get big reliable single cylinder that is very easy to work on. much more easy to work on than a tesla 🤡 which has no emissions standards because they use cobalt mining slaves

[@markeverson5849]

Thanks it was an excellent review and an honor to meet such a High Plains Drifter as this fellow with so many miles on his bike awesome thanks for interviewing him I think you did a great job you got the point across and all-important messages are loud and clear now I know I can handle a Dr it will serve me well if I ever want to get one old and used of course

[@TheMotorcycleMessenger]

A true testament to the reliability, and versatility of this motorcycle!

[@carni6319]

You can bypass the clutch safety feature. Just move a few wires around. There's video's that show how it's done. Super easy. I have a 2013 and I love it.

[@ronny-drz]

Great stories, thank you for the video. I had a 2017 Suzuki DR650 for 4 years and absolutely loved it, great torque, simple & great to explore country/gravel roads. I have a Tenere 700 now, love that one, but still miss the DR. Safe riding & hope you get 150,000 miles out of her. Cheers from Ontario, Canada, Ronny

[@user-tf4ho2uo1e]

how do you find the differences between thr DR and the T7?

[@tatemushroom1002]

Getting a 2023 this weekend as my first bike. For $7,200 CAD its a great deal for a dual sport adventure bike

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

This is super informative video for all Dr650 owners...Thank U n God Bless U

[@sthr2110]

Love mine (2009, 7K miles), so far. It's a cream puff, that's never been off road, but I plan to change that. Installed multiple accessories (Tusk cases, skid plate, Seat Concepts seat, digital display screen, etc), anxious for the first good trip.

[@skipwalker3269]

You're not getting any younger.... why don't you go now while you still have your health?!?!

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

I miss my 06 Dr. Gonna replace it when I can. Edit: I DID replace my old DR a couple months ago! Got a 2014 with 3,600 miles, bone stock. Im pretty freaking psyched!

[@momacaroni5634]

How much did you spend

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

@momacaroni5634 $2,900. It was the guy i bought it from first bike, so I had to fix a few things from his "oopsies." So I'm probably closer to $3,300 into it.

[@momacaroni5634]

@@demetriuscooksey7147 I got a 2020 dr for 5300 with 3000 on the odometer in cali. Not sure if I over payed. All stock , had to clean the carb because it was sitting for a while. It’s my first bike.

[@1990-t1j]

Great bike. It was always my favourite 650 trailie. Never owned one. I had an XT500E in the '80s. Early '90s when I lived in Japan, the baby DR: DR250SH. Great bike for zipping around Tokyo.

[@PartyProphet]

Love mine. Trying to figure out why it stalls and sputters after I get gas.

[@JacobAnawalt]

Preach! Amazing bike, great owner.

[@wardroland270]

Thanks guys. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

[@T30-z5w]

I had an 09. I sunk about 2k in mods to it. But, I put over 55,000 miles on it. I switched to a KTM 690 in 2016. I really miss the character of my DR. I rode it hard on and off road. It’s like a cockroach. I tried but couldn’t kill it.

[@keithquinn5624]

How do u like the 690 vs dr650? Differences?

[@T30-z5w]

The DR was fun but the 690 is a lot more fun. The only advantage the DR has is the availability of comfortable seats for long highway hauls. The 690 can run full heated gear the DR cannot. Suspension, power, ABS of the 690 trumps the DR any day. The DRs were cheap at one time, I paid $4,700 for my 09 new. Those days are gone. It’s still half the price of the 690 but consider I had to add almost $2,000 in accessories to make the DR right for me.

[@woxiduswoxidus1167]

DR is travel ready and KTM is race ready.

[@jsf8145]

Any reliability issues with the Ktm 690?

[@bamabound9495]

Hamms, 'from the land of sky blue waters'

[@andy3d1]

Amazing! to think I'm going to buy 2024 model and it's identical to a 20 year old one!

[@WOLFZEIT_]

Lol I had a master link break on my XR650L break in Durango but luckily a harley dealer had a spare

[@Coolbreeze72]

I have a 2024 DR650. She is an amazing bike. Truly grateful to be able to own it.

[@hamerplayer1229]

My 2014 just turned 26K. I change the oil every 3K so I guess I have a long way to go!

[@leemaxwell3780]

You just made my mind up. THANKS

[@MotoTherapy]

Excellent, real world overview. Thanks!

[@kernered15]

good video, good to see an Alkaline Trio banner in a moto garage, now I gotta find that online myself.

[@crowolofson5513]

Thanks guys! Clayton good narrator voice...keep your knees in the breeze fellas!

[@Speedytrip]

Great video, thanks. 🤜🤛

[@paultweeton9902]

Great video!!

[@richardgiles2484]

I think that aslong as a bike is well serviced and maintained they are good for well over 100k miles

[@robleach1335]

Just like my DR just 2x the miles. Well done.

[@xnihilo64]

Miss my DR. Traded it last year for a V-Strom 1050XT Adv. Shoulda kept it.

[@jeffparryncc1701]

The DR650 is an absolute tractor and it's brilliant. Loved my 08 to bits 😎🤘(edit, I loved the original tyres too, great in the heaviest tropical rain on any road)

[@lmbear]

Awesome bike. Thanks for sharing..

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍Hey mate I got 107000 kms out of my 2016 model . It lasted 2 years. The timing chain started making a noise so I got the mechanic to fix it. Unfortunately he completely destroyed it. $1100 for 2 main cases back in 2019 . Unfortunately the cases now are a lot more so I brought a secondhand engine and rebuilt it. The thing is like a fire breathing monster now. It goes like the powers of piss . 49 hp

[@patshes1951]

Now I know what to buy!

[@l.a.raustadt518]

As it's in the 30 degree range my DL650 sits covered waiting for a ride to work tomorrow . Still just broke in at 67,000 ,5 sets of chains , sprockets a few less sets of tires and that 3rd (4th?) clutch cable is about to snap I wonder should I get a used DR next? Maybe but as a Minneapolis guy , think Ill take my spare clutch cable with tomorrow! and think about it I do like the DR and at my age it is top of the list!

[@trevorjameson3213]

If all you do is street riding the DL650 is the way to go. And you should expect well over 100k miles on the DL650 engine, it's far more advanced than the old DR engine. I have a DR650, but my friend has the DL650, and he's right at 140k now and the engine is still perfect. His is an '09.

[@ericweber1969]

Awesome bike & great story!

[@SailingCorina]

Awesome to hear. I picked up a '98 with only 9K miles on it for $2,800. Unfortunately it was stock and I have put over $3K to make it my "forever" bike.

[@gregthompson8062]

What modifications did you get done on it?

[@emigrant4life]

nice vid guys! thank you! I have XR250 Degree now and want to upgrade to DR650 too)) XL650 is too height for me.(

[@Orban_Rides]

DRs have the best chain adjustment parts ever made on any chain motorcycle. Got my KLR up over 50k, looking for 100 k

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Man i hate chains tho

[@randomOAS7]

Nice bike, and cool stories to go with it!

[@scotttaggart]

Kudos for the miles. Not a garage queen like most bikes!

[@Euronasa]

Great review, solid bike, and two great guys. I want a Dr650 or even a 600.

[@jeffloucks2120]

Haggered? Actually looks much better than many with far far less miles.

[@tomcooney183]

Agreed looks very tidy I wouldve guessed 50k if someone asked me

[@motomemoirproject9720]

Clay takes good care of his stuff!

[@PsychoSainten]

Damn man that's awesome currently looking for one hope i can get my hands on one before riding season

[@859Videos]

Got home from Indian and was able to watch this video....my self & Brothers Bond counted your "So"'s LOL Great video BTW!

[@williamhankner]

note that the ride hight is adjustable on this bike. stock is 34 inches high. but you can go lower. I was born with mild cerebral palsy So I needed a low sitting ride hight to throw may leg over and balance the bike on may right.

[@wesb123]

There’s a bypass for the clutch and stand switch. The previous owner did it to mine so that all you have to do is turn the key and push start to go.

[@marshallderriek1858]

Old farmer showed me the oldest thing in his barn .. a hammer .. I told him it looked almost new .. he said .. what do you expect its had 8 new handles and 2 new heads over the years

[@peterpitre9736]

36,000 kms in 8 years on mine. Just needed a pulse / pickup coil

[@dreamtoneamps]

I am not familiar with Motul 7100 but I like hearing those details. I just got a used 2018 DR200S I may switch from ECSTAR R5000 to Motul now after seeing this! Awesome thumper, I love simple & basic! In my cars I had great luck with Mobil-1 always did over 250k though I did mostly highway miles.

[@nelsdude]

Motul is a high quality imported oil. But don't underestimate the Ecstar from Suzuki. I use that in full synthetic plus I'll use Amsoil full synthetic. All great and you can't go wrong. I think you just pay a little more for the Motul. I only use full synthetic and still change frequently...the cost for long term performance and protection.

[@123dwd]

I get that you didn't fret about the NSU, but if you fixed the oil pump sprocket, it was right there!

[@mohba01]

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo Da Vinci

[@jcee2259]

That's been my ambition since 2008 and the odometer now has me hopeful. I range between Canada and Monterey Bay, California, using I-5 when not in public- use forest areas. I locate caves and explore those not man-made. Recommend Modoc National Forest if you go in with GPS to get out alive

[@thedavesavoie]

Those natural-coloured IMS tanks look like they've been chainsmoking for a decade or two

[@nelsdude]

sun gets em...

[@JCrozier1]

Very cool. I ride a DR200 in town. It's fun, but sometimes a little too slow. It's the right tool for the job though. I've been looking at the 650 as an upgrade.

[@selrahc2061]

You should hurry, 2023 is the last year.

[@JCrozier1]

@@selrahc2061 boo. The 200 was discontinued already. I'm sure they do best of the 400 out of the three, so I'm sure it will be last.

[@nelsdude]

@@selrahc2061 True?? Where did you hear that? Just bought a 23...

[@jensenmiller6410]

I'm curious what the guts look like with 5k mile oil changes. Suzuki spec'd 3k oil changes and I wonder if the motul was enough to keep the oil from getting cooked with such long intervals. I've got a '00 and '02 with 28k and 38k respectively. The '00 made it to 25k before I pulled it down for a base gasket leak and ended up getting overhauled when I found damage from a prior owner. The '02 is going strong at 38k but it needs rings, she's burning oil now. I'd be right there next to him ridin' to California; just would need a tire swap first.

[@nelsdude]

Motul he's using is a super high quality full synthetic. The oil itself won't "break down" like petroleum based oils. It keeps its lubing capacities longer. However, that said, impurities still get in there from the air filtration system and is the reason I still change more frequently.

[@rangerjones5531]

Bring back Center stands, from the factory 👍🏻

[@motomemoirproject9720]

amen

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Yes

[@christiaancronje8090]

I'm in ND. Bought a 2003 dr in 2010. 7000 miles for $2300. Not nearly as many miles but then I do ride a few bikes. The DR is the lowest upkeep bike and even some winters I don't even put it in storage. Here come March/April I start er up and it's good to go.

[@MarieSainteMereDeDieu]

My dr650 se (1998) have 80’000km

[@hudsonhollow]

I had a 96 and now own a 2016. I replaced the stock seat with the Suzuki comfort seat and threw away the Trailwing on the 2016 after touring back roads of Colorado and New Mexico when it was brand new. This rider possibly knows Fritz out in Gunnison. He has a little bike shop out there and I often stop by for parts, etc.. He's an old ISDE rider and is from Wisconsin and was once a neighbor of the Dungey's and rode with them often. Great guy with some amazing stories that are actually true. 😂

[@danmanthe9335]

Sure love my DR350S

[@nissanv6TT]

this is the video that made me decide on the dr650

[@olboymotoaustralia4294]

A testament to a good machine

[@pitchwife7573]

this gives me hope for the DRZ400 i just bought for my first bike with 16,000 miles on it!

[@kevinwilding7825]

Wow, and there's me thinking my 81,000 mile KLX 650 was impressive! 😲

[@edfeten4724]

It is impressive!

[@ronsouth3359]

Did he use the stock gearing or did he Regear just for highway I meant to say I apologize

[@GrotrianSeiler]

This bike owner is great!

[@Weltbummler23]

Got a DR five years ago and never looked back. Will only switch if someone makes a modern 400 dual sport. I imagine its coming soon from ktm with their new stroked 390 motor.

[@robertedwards7430]

This guy is a BEAST 91k miles......now that's a REAL biker

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

He deserves the iron butt award for sure.

[@tomhengel7244]

That is incredible

[@colt2206]

Well obviously built to run a long time. That’s impressive mileage.

[@salami99]

good thing Suzuki hasn't updated anything for the last 20 years

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I wish there was simple things like fixing that complaint i saw about the neutral sending unit. Center stand from factory and screw it man, suzuki should sell it with a better aftermarket seat right off the showroom floor standard. Stronger handlebars standard maybe. I dont want it to change. Maybe also slightly stiffer springs standard. Keep it 99% the same. Of course everything i mensioned is fixable aftermarket already but it would be nice if thats just how it came. It sucks to buy a bike and pay for a seat I dont dont want.

[@adventureguy4119]

I like Harley Davidson, but the cosplaying Dad culture reuined it for me

[@natespencer40]

I have a 2003 KLR and I agree with ya on ths DR. The KLR is a great bike, but it's a bit overweight for off roading. I been thinking hard on selling the KLR and buy a DR or put it for trade for a DR.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Man i bet the klr makes motorcycling to farther unknowns easier tho. Windscreen factory heavier so probably more planted on the interstate when the wind is blowing

[@danielryle5596]

Hard to bet those old Japanese bikes for reliability and practicality!

[@kenneth8664]

King moment

[@JeffSmith-pr1st]

That’s awesome! I wouldn’t give mine up either!

[@kenjohnson6338]

Done 250k klms thu europe over 5 years, 50k klm per year... on xtz750... heavy bike.. but good for loads offroad and on.. love the Dr.. May have to get one... like the dr600 ..

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Yep, I gotta add a DR one of these days.

[@adambatchelder4121]

Those are great budget bikes , ive replaced a few base gaskets in the older ones but I see very little problems with them. That sed now that I've ridden the ktm 690s I probably couldn't go back.

[@Formerlywarmer]

Just bought a 2015 last week with 100 miles on it. Carb clean new battery got and my son has a new bike for $3500 and it feels faster than my 09 XR 650 not sure but I think it will be.

[@edwardpardy7866]

20 thousand on mine, and my ass hurt for every one since new in 2013

[@matthewrylee8638]

I hope my DRZ400 will be just as reliable.