A day in the life of a DR 350 SE - GOPRO 1080p DR350

A day of riding on my Suzuki DR350SE. A little enduro, highway and motocross riding on a true do it all machine.

[@enduro_alex]

40k on this top end and still not a hint of smoke or loss of power. Lets see a KTM match that.

[@MrLankruza]

I had a shit day at work today but I feel a lot better now. Thanks.

[@trevorjameson3213]

I bought a 1991 DR350S back in 1995 and sold it in 2006. Never should have sold it! I wish they still made this model, it seemed to be the perfect engine size. It was torquey, but would also rev great, so it worked well on the freeway also.

[@philobeddoe87]

Great video, I love the old DR's. A few Brits went around the world on dr350's, literally. Mondo Enduro.

[@enduro_alex]

Yes! I loved that documentary! It makes me wish I could ride away from life for a few months and tour the continent.

[@enduro_alex]

I love the Acerbis tank. Its got a nice shape to it, its nice and narrow where it needs to be so you can squeeze it with your legs. No trapped fuel, it has two fuel taps and I have the fuel lines routed where I can drain every last drop.

[@pedrocabal]

I had the predecessor, the 400 DRS from 1981 and it's a great bike, I did 105,000 KMS with it, before selling it Very good off road too, I never broke down! Now I have 2x 350DRS, one stock and the other enduro tuned And 2x 600 and 1x 800 😄

[@enduro_alex]

Sorted Suzuki's are super reliable. That's a fine collection you have now. Keep ripping those 350s!

[@RICHON1979]

i didn't know this little bike was so good,,i just bought one today for $2500 in great condition, its a 97 and looks perfect ,,you know when you buy something alway go and check videos of it in KZbin 😊,,its good to read really good comments of this bike 🙂👍

[@enduro_alex]

Its a fantastic bike! Have a blast!

[@russelleckert8940]

Got my 97 two years ago with 18 k miles for 1500 ride it almost every day my only ride work and play , runs great uses no oil no smoke just solid reliability 😎

[@ewigeblumenkraft1362]

Pleasure to watch. Love that off road part.

[@Sirskibumsalot]

I have a 1991 DR 350 and bought it 3 years ago for $ 400 . and its in great shape . I just slapped on some new tires and I have been riding the shit out of it (ha)! glad I have it !!

[@cb900ss82]

I loved the horn toot during the trail run. I'll bet the dirt bike guys did not expect that!!

[@moozepatt7525]

They are great bikes. I have a 2012 Super Tenere that I was riding offroad a lot. The more used to it I became the harder I rode it and in worse places. Then it occurred to me that one drop at any sort of speed would cost $1000 easy. So I bought a 91 DR350. I had to do a bit of work (carb rebuild, wheel bearings, fuel shutoff, general tuning and adjusting, etc). It is a superb trail bike. It is very forgiving of error and, although the susp. is not first rate, it does the job. The motor is wonderfully torquey, transmission and clutch seem bulletproof, and it is insanely easy to maintain. I have two sets of sprockets and with the low set on it is a tractor, with the tall set, a superb commuter and still good on trails. Parts are dirt cheap and easy to get (all 5 wheel bearings and seal were $38). I ride in northern NY in winter (when the roads are clear) and it is tough to start at 25F but 2-3 kicks at 40F. It is a joy to trail ride this in snow because it is so light (less than half the weight of the tenere) you can just throw it around. Definitely a keeper! Great vid of some nice riding!

[@enduro_alex]

The DR350 is hands down the most versatile machine out there! Thanks for watching! Definitely check out my other videos showing where I've been with this bike.

[@enduro_alex]

No problem. Ive gone cross country a couple times on this bike already. Its got about 40k miles at the moment.

[@Takis214]

one of the best do it all bike

[@tbjimcollins]

I have a 98 DR 350, and it is a do it all machine! I love my DR!

[@pierrebikelifetv9832]

Cool riding

[@enduro_alex]

Thanks man! If you have a minute, check out some of my newer videos! Things have gotten more exciting since way back when!

[@travisw5010]

Love the video! Great job tossing the DR around

[@AntiqueMeme]

Tossing... It around? No. You have nwver ridden one. They are 300 fuckin pounds (dry) and they are not thrown around like a woods bike should be. lol

[@MrMoo-kb7rl]

very nice video had a mix of terrain and was entertaining, thanks

[@sickotraveye8598]

I'm buying one of these this weekend it's a '95 DR350SE (electric start) I'm 41 and this will be my first bike I think it's a good choice. Originally wanted a DRZ400 but can't find one that isn't $3000

[@brucemanly7857]

Sicko Traveye, did you ever commit to the DR 350, that's what I paid for my '97 DR 350se I bought it in excellent condition, keep it that way, and it pays me back every day with its air cooled simplicity and bullet proof reliability, that was back in 2012 I bought it, and i'd still hand out $3000 for it, without hesitation ! ive put 20,000 miles on it myself since then and the majority on dirt, it's NEVER left me stranded..

[@Stu650Zuk]

Great bikes aren't they? It's the one bike Suzuki should have kept in their line up imo. Nothing wrong with a DRZ, but the simple old DR to me with the six speed was the better of the two. I owned a 95 since new, and still regret selling it. Yeah the suspension wasn't very good, and it had a CV carb, and some on and off clutch issues but a great all around dual sport bike. I've put thousands into my 650 to make it better,,sure its faster but the 350 was more fun. I may have to get another.:)

[@enduro_alex]

Your English is fine my friend. The WR250r is a great bike. Produces similar power to the DR, but you need to rev the motor more. The DR350 acts like a tractor. You can lug the DR in any gear. However, the WR is a little lighter, but the modern frame and suspension make it feel much much lighter. Both are great performing, true 50/50 capable bikes, but the WR is much more modern. Also, both bikes can do 100-110kph all day on the highway.

[@hsap2223]

Awesome bike man I want one of these so bad

[@shaunawayne6432]

Great Bike ! Great Video ! You are AWESOME pal !

[@enduro_alex]

Thanks man! You are awesome too! Thanks for watching. New stuff is on the way after some serious suspension upgrades.

[@shaunawayne6432]

Ok dude waiting

[@brentmccolm1786]

nice video. I have a 95 dr350 and love it.

[@enduro_alex]

Woo! Enjoy that bike man. Some days, I miss my DR350

[@Jakesbikes]

Thanks for the content!

[@CashPac]

That hill climb was impressive!

[@papatorr3669]

That was one steep hill in the beginning! I'm glad I traded my DR650 for a DR350!

[@enduro_alex]

We called that hill the "hill of broken dreams" DR350s are the best! I miss mine, but times have changed!

[@papatorr3669]

@@enduro_alex Which ride has the change of times brought you after the DR350?

[@enduro_alex]

@@papatorr3669 I bought a WR250R and a KTM350 EXC F after the DR350. Both are big upgrades over the DR. But I still think about the DR, especially for long adventure rides.

[@papatorr3669]

@@enduro_alex I'll soon be 65, and have been a street only rider since 1975. So off-road riding is new to me and the DR350 is more capable than I am and it's plenty tall so none of those newer taller bikes for me. I plan to lower the DR350 2 in.

[@michaelpolska2113]

Greetings from Poland! :D

[@Pje3ski]

True they are a few pounds heavier, but I ride to many miles a year to own a ktm, btw your 350 sounds awesome.

[@enduro_alex]

85mph or so. 95 if you have a mile long hill and tailwind. It is comfortable cruising at 65-70mph indicated.

[@technowafflez6974]

Enduro Alex holy shit that’s surprisingly good!

[@enduro_alex]

I'm running T63s. Not the most aggressive knobby but it does great off/on road and doesn't break the bank.

[@enduro_alex]

Helloski! from Connecticut, USA

[@GTFour]

cool riding places!

[@thomasfinch5605]

1:42 I know that feeling...lol

[@br1anp3ck]

I was tripping, hard, on how much those woods at the beginning look like where I'm from in Connecticut. Then you're on the highway and I notice the blue license plates, left lane lurkers and that you're on 8. Nice! What area are you from? I grew up in West Hartford but am in California now, looking to pick up a DR350SE. Fun looking bike

[@WhyClover]

Yeah the guy pretty much made the thing a bush bike, he tok all lights off of it except for the headlight, the headlight is currently not hooked up but it is on the bike. He bought from an actual motorcycle dealer so they probably sold it to him in great condition or else there reputation would not be very good. I am going to go have a look at it in the next couple days. I'll let you know if I end up getting it.

[@enduro_alex]

It is! No problem!

[@enduro_alex]

Depends where you are, some places can be pretty dense. Plus this was shot early in the season.

[@JMaggs31]

Do you remember what tires you were running at the time? They seem pretty quiet on the highway and handled that track at the end pretty well.

[@enduro_alex]

Hey! Yeah they were MICHELIN T63 front and rear. They were decent 60/40 tires, but I think they are discontinued. I'd go with the Tusk Dsports for a DOT knobby, but they will probably be pretty noisy. Anytime I go on the freeway now, I always wear earplugs!

[@Pje3ski]

Nice job riding those whoops with the dr. It was a toss up between the drz and the dr but I picked the drz. Tough decision.

[@AKaliforniaKing]

Been debatin on gettin a Dr650 or a Dr350. 350 is 80-85 pounds lighter has 35 hp six gears and every so often you can find one in great shape for $1500-$2000. I live in the hills and a dual sport just makes sense. I lean toward the 350 but I eventually want to adventure tour and being 6'2' 240 I think the 650 is the way to go. Although I could just pick up a 650 down the road. Thoughts? Anyways, awesome vid! Loved the whoops

[@enduro_alex]

Thanks! Both 650 and 350 are great bikes. The nice thing about the 650 is that they are still in production. Plus the 650 has the worlds largest aftermarket selection. But the weight savings on the 350 make it a superior trail/track bike.

[@motoweekend]

Nice ride.

[@JustinSTeam2]

Awesome

[@GM-en3tm]

i realy like this move :)

[@enduro_alex]

In the New Haven area! DR350s are the best! Look for a 1998-1999 model, it has the better suspension and brakes.

[@Micscience]

I thought these bikes had loads of torque how come it didn't make it up that hill? Were you in first gear at the end? I do notice your tires are more toward dual sport instead of dedicated dirt tires. I'm thinking of trading my CR125 for a 91 DR350. My bike is in better shape but still I just might do it.

[@enduro_alex]

Not the greatest tires or skills! LOL Back in the day, I would run T63 tires at 24PSI. Absolutely nuts! Nowadays, gummy rear at 12PSI. I think I was in 2nd gear at the end just trying to clutch it up but there was zero traction.

[@enduro_alex]

Power is fine. Enough to maintain 65-70mph and loft the wheel in 2nd gear.

[@enduro_alex]

There's a whole thread dedicated on advrider to just the fuel line routing. Just google dr350 fuel line routing. Haha. I personally have a brass T connection with one line routed behind the carb

[@enduro_alex]

Thanks buddy!

[@TheMalpa112]

nice im going to buy this bike, and i hope it will be enough after 1 year 125

[@raymacnamee]

Ahh yeah putting the ole suzuk through her paces

[@enduro_alex]

+raymond macnamee She never quit on me! These bikes were the best

[@nikomak9979]

nice im about to buy one of these for 750 boared out to 380cc

[@adrianoschiaroli7293]

hello! very good video, I have a question: I have the same bike (DR 350 SE) but does not lift weelie like that only gets up at first, we changed the transmission or ... I do not ????

[@Icutmetal]

Huh?

[@enduro_alex]

Great choice! The DRz is definitely more up to date. Although both bikes are pigs compared to competitive enduros.

[@musiccylinderK6]

nice riding =) I have a DR too =)

[@TheMopedraser]

Ok thank you :) I think I choose the WR :-)

[@carrysmith2008]

great video pal i love ur bike,,how does that 350 handle highway speeds of 55 tp 65mph??

[@enduro_alex]

No problems at speeds up to 65mph

[@everready19373]

Great video! I have a '97 with a Clarke tank and a 441 big bore. I love it! Where is this riding area?

[@enduro_alex]

+Allen Nichols All in Connecticut... You have to come riding with me if you want exact locations !

[@everready19373]

+Enduro Alex Thanks! Perhaps after I get a trailer. I'm in Ohio and that would be a LONG ride on the DR!

[@moto_rad]

+Allen Nichols I'm in Ohio too, how close to Dayton are you? My 350 should be running this spring.

[@everready19373]

+Moto Rad Between Cleveland and Akron.

[@moto_rad]

Allen Nichols Well that isn't too bad. We'll have to ride!

[@StonerViking420]

Do you ride a dirt bike on the street the same way you would a street bike with counter steering and all that or is it different?

[@dsdahustla]

I swear as soon as the vid came on I said "those thin woods remind me of Connecticut". I worked there restoring power after Sandy. You ever tried shitting in woods like that? No privacy at all!

[@Venomrs4]

Hey man, sweet machine! Question, what rpm are you at when going 65mph on the highway? Gearing?

[@russelleckert8940]

Mine runs 6200 rpm at 65 mph with stock 15 41 sprockets😎

[@Cho4Xd]

Great video i have Dr350

[@enduro_alex]

Its a handful, but it can do it.

[@ilBarbonauta]

Awesome bike! I'm buying a '94 last month, I think first SE model. It has a short gearset but it heat 80 miles/h and i'm not sure if it was the final top speed. I prefer go around with calm in mountain's streets and see new landscape... Amazing machine! Where is this places? Looks nice

[@enduro_alex]

Thats a great deal if its in good condition. Make sure it has a title so its street legal!

[@pd0722]

i got a dr350se and from the looks of ur vid I ride on about the same stuff as you do, so what rear tire do u run? I got a Pirelli mt43 and need something new it doesn't do good in the mud

[@vivimu]

hi nice vid and bike, pumper carb? what all mods?

[@enduro_alex]

Should I of included that footage ?

[@brianrahuba6919]

Hey man where are you riding in Connecticut

[@enduro_alex]

This is in the good ol valley. Seymour, Oxford, Beaconfalls

[@brianrahuba6919]

@@enduro_alex I know I live in Waterbury. But where was the dirt area you where riding at where those concrete pipes where at. And is it still assessable to bike's as you know riding areas are far and few between

[@brianrahuba6919]

@@enduro_alex do you still ride ? My body just got s 92 dr 350 and I have a DRZ 07 400s

[@ChadGoPro]

Hey, just wondering, what tyres are you running? Looking to get some enduro type tyres on my road legal dr350 but not sure what the best would be? Thanks

[@enduro_alex]

Tires I use regularly: 100% offroad - Kenda Trackmasters 50/50 Road/offroad - Michelin T63 75/25 Road/offroad - Shinko 244 These tires represent the best value in their target usage in my opinion.

[@ChadGoPro]

Ah ok thanks :) which tyres were used in this video?

[@enduro_alex]

ChadGoPro T63's in this video. I ran Trakmasters in my race videos

[@enduro_alex]

Stock pipe! Quiet is good!

[@MrGheinze]

what for an exhaust you have on it? the original??

[@WhyClover]

What year is your 350? I am looking at buying a 1997 dr350 for $1200. think thats a good deal?

[@TheMopedraser]

Alex can you help me? I ride a Yamaha DT 125oder and i would like to buy a DR 350 or WR 250 R as my next bike. I like the WR a lot but I'm afraid of that it doesn't have enough power for the street. I hope you know what I mean, because I'm from Germany and my english isn't perfect :D

[@TKettle]

Baahahaaa I have to admit, I've never seen a dr take on some whoops. I can't imagine lugging mine around an mx track.

[@frosty012295]

Im looking at gettin a bike like this for a commuter, im 6' 7" do ya think i could ride it comfortly?

[@border411]

What year is that bike? You still have it?

[@enduro_alex]

border411 1998. No, sold it a couple years back and bought a wr

[@border411]

Haha... Just found a 1997 that needed a carb rebuild for $900! Picked it up 2 days ago!

[@Alex9501950]

@@enduro_alex which wr did you end up with? I was going to buy a new wr250 but I have a friend selling one of these really cheap. Now I'm torn. I'm just getting back intk riding so I don't necessarily want to spend a bunch, but I also want something that is decent.

[@enduro_alex]

@@Alex9501950 2014 Yamaha WR250R. Both are great bikes for what they do - 50/50 type riding. The WR is slightly lighter and has better suspension, brakes and ergonomics. Engine power is pretty close with the WR having more top and and the DR having more bottom end grunt.

[@Alex9501950]

@@enduro_alex awesome man. Yhanks for the reply. I think I'm gonna pick up the dr350 just because it's too good of a deal to pass up. I'll probably end up with both lol.

[@southernmountaininnovations]

Does it have any problem doing 60-70mph?

[@AdvMatthew]

What gear ratio do you use?

[@enduro_alex]

I ran stock gearing. 1st always seemed low enough and 6th never felt like it was too tall.

[@mikesmith4468]

Looking to get one how is the power ?

[@Naddycat]

Is this Heaven? :)

[@Naddycat]

I'm going to look at one tomorrow.

[@enduro_alex]

Naddycat You better have bought it!

[@enduro_alex]

They are fine on trails. But if youre used to a 125 2t, its going to feel like a pig.

[@ZJeepMI]

Any engine or carb mods?

[@4.8Flatbed]

Long shot but do you still have this bike?

[@enduro_alex]

Nope, sold it a few years back. I still miss it! My WR250R has been a solid replacement.

[@4.8Flatbed]

@@enduro_alex where in CT are you? I'm going to look at a 94 tomorrow, I have a CBR600f4 rn so it will be a different experience lol, but I just moved to the woods. Found one in Massachusetts im hoping to buy.

[@enduro_alex]

@@4.8Flatbed New Haven county. Good luck on the bike! Hopefully it's nice. Make sure it has a title and isn't completely clapped out!

[@4.8Flatbed]

@@enduro_alex Title is there, guys owned it for 2 years, needs a cam chain. About 300in parts all together, I rode it (cam chain rattles) it rode nice felt strong still. Owner stated it has a forged piston and titanium valve springs that are less than a year old. He wanted 1800 we settled at $1600 not afraid to build anything. It started right up and rode, new tires. 17k miles. Picking it up today.

[@enduro_alex]

@@4.8Flatbed Congrats! Timing chain might be a tough job which will probably require removing the engine from the frame. Those kinda projects you have to try to line up for the winter!

[@ericcrnkovich4488]

Is this a stock machine?

[@enduro_alex]

Engine/Carb was stock. Suspension, Bars/Guards, gas tank, seat and fenders were all aftermarket.

[@ericcrnkovich4488]

@@enduro_alex Cool bike!

[@enduro_alex]

@@ericcrnkovich4488 Thanks man! I honestly miss it. Nothing like blasting through the woods on a tractor!

[@FreeRideWings]

whats the top speed of this bike?

[@FreeRideWings]

ok thx :D

[@adrianoschiaroli7293]

hello! very good video, I have a question: I have the same bike (DR 350 SE) but does not lift weelie as tulla only rises at first, we changed the transmission or ... I do not ????

[@enduro_alex]

Depends where you are, some places can be pretty dense. Plus this was shot early in the season.

[@FreeRideWings]

whats the top speed of this bike?