100% stock Suzuki DR650 review (hard core dirt test)︱Cross Training Enduro

[@crosstrainingenduro]

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[@LiVApathy]

After watching this video I’ve realized that the DR is 1000% more capable off road than I am. I’m not worried about mods anymore until my skill level improves. Nice riding!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Same here Kastro. I kept that DR650 completely stock for a few months... and I'm doing the same with my new one I just bought a few months ago. The only mod that might be worth doing straight away is Plex valves for the front forks. It dramatically improves the suspension for both road and offroad riding and generally the bike will be a bit safer e.g. you won't have the front end diving under heavy braking.

[@mattfarrar8566]

This video actually made me buy a new DR. I had no idea they could do this much insanity!

[@drexelking8792]

You right. I want one too.

[@trevorjameson3213]

I've been riding my DR650 on all sorts of off-road terrain in Colorado for many years. It is a VERY capable off-road bike, and, a very good street bike too. Of course I did put better tires on mine for riding off-road (Pirelli MT21's), but I didn't do a thing to the suspension, it works just fine for me.

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

@@trevorjameson3213 YOu sire are the exact person I need advice from! lol :) I moved to Colorado a year ago, and sold 2 motorcycles to make the move. Finally have the cash to pick one up and looking daily. I see a 1997 DR650 that looks good in my area. My goal is to ride mostly trails, so deciding between a 4 stroke or 2 stroke, 250, 500, 0r bigger....so many questions. I have a 3k budget to find a used bike. Do you recommend DR over any other at that price range? KLR 250 any good? I have ridden sport bikes on the street for the last 8 years and the first and only dirt bike I had I got when I was 15 - a 1979 YZ250 (I'm now 50). Subbed to your channel. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[@sassed12many]

After a 34 year hiatus, went out to buy a DR, came home with an XT. Now I'm just confused. Great vid!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+sassed1 2many ah it's all mostly the same in the long run.... most of it comes down to the rider and not the bike!

[@eveRide]

AHHHHH YEAH THAT OL' DR 650 WHEEEEEEELIEEEEE! lol "Oh f%#@! This is ridiculous!" Man I'm so amped to see you back on the DR.... watching you blast one around, doing non-stop wheelies, was one of the first things that got me into adventure riding. Watching this video is like coming home :D I'm excited to see what she turns into!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+eveRide ADV thank you kind sir, it is indeed good to be back on the bushpig but i badly need good tires and suspension lol! getting much response to your uncut adv ride suggestion? i've had quite a few guys asking if i could just post long uncut dirt riding footage and wondering if i should start something similar...

[@marklee7759]

+CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES I'll vote for your usual edits and cuts. Very much like them.

[@thugstomper8625]

I gotta ask: my brand new stock 650 (bought it with 0 miles on it) has about 75 miles on it tonight. I was riding in the dark, looked down, and noticed my header pipe is glowing red! WTF? I coasted home and got on the forums. Seems other's have noticed it on their's, and it is much more noticeable at night. I Don't like it, it seems...dangerous or something. The thin steel is only .60 thick is what they are saying. Have you noticed this on your 650?

[@kayakking2543]

You are an incredible rider. These issues will be major issues for inexperienced riders, spinning the tires, bottoming out, etc., and you accelerate through them. Truly impressive. I have an 02 dr650 that I will never sell. I sold my 98 xt350 and I kick myself everyday for it.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Thanks, although I ride with a lot of very experienced riders who make me feel like I'm a beginner lol. And the closer I get to 60 the less I ride aggressively nowadays too.

[@alexcole8438]

i dont usually 'like' videos, but when i do its because you bloody well earnt it. Great detail and footage of actual riding while talking

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Cheers Alex

[@Xlayerful]

I am getting a 2020 dr650 next week thanks to this channel. I cant wait!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Have fun!

[@Xlayerful]

@@crosstrainingenduro Thanks to my aussie brothers all the way from Canada😎

[@marklee7759]

For those of us coming late to the party it would be great if you could mention at some point how you came to choose this bike. This channel has inspired me to cross train to the extent I can. It has obviously had a positive effect on your ability to ride the bush pig like a boss.

[@itchyrocks5557]

He said he used to have one years ago, no?

[@JunkyardDigs]

Dude is Wheeling a stock dr better than I can wheelie mine with a pumper carb and dropped a tooth up front😂

[@JunkyardDigs]

@@gino7609 I have no idea

[@vitiatedvagabond9632]

of all people to see on this videos comment section😂 CHECK THIS DUDE OUT FR

[@JoeJoeMoto]

You did damn well wrestling that pig around! I loved my DR, but god they are heavy things! Well done on the sponsorship too!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+JoeJoe Moto cheers joe, the guys at FFRC were very generous given they barely knew me from a bar of soap. they'd watched the vids and suggested lending me the new DR to do a video series as they've been keen to invent some new suspension components for the DR. looking forward to it. :)

[@drexelking8792]

Awesome trails, you guys are great riders. Thanks for sharing.

[@allenhuling598]

Very happy to see you back on a DR, it was the reason I started watching your channels! Looking forward to the mods!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Allen Huling thanks allen, it's in for the first stage of suspension mods now so will be back on the big girl next week hopefully :)

[@davidheitman7004]

that bike is so cool. i'll give you change tires out for sure. but i'll never ride like you in the southern nevada desert. that place looks great! good video.

[@andrewfleming6487]

spoke to the guys at FFRC just last week regarding a new DR650 to me. Couldn’t get better information and nicer guys to have a chat with. Went with FFRC after seeing the 50 ft jump a DR650 did after being sorted out with their ‘plex valve and upgraded springs, and magic to the rear shock’.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

was that the old owners of FFRC or the new owner, wyatt? the guys tell me wyatt is a real suspension guru but i haven't met him yet.

[@andrewfleming6487]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO however it was last week being end of July 2010 - ..Missed his name, but all i can say is really impressed with the information and cant wait to purchase. Unbiased - dont know the guy personally at all.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

the previous owners were truly amazing. no matter how busy they were, they would always stop to chat with customers, help them load their bikes... even turn away business sometimes, saying "you already have great suspension and you'd be wasting your money". a role model for any business to follow.

[@micar1000]

good tip about the bottle 2 stroke oil!...I'll certainly be doing that on my future rides..!

[@SuperOrcy]

love seeing you back on the DR. hopefully you'll be making plenty of vids on the upgrades. I got my front and rear done at MPE and it made a fuck ton of difference. mind you, i'm no lightweight myself, so it needed it more than you light blokes. its also clear that your time on the beta has made you a much better rider. for a stock DR650 you make it look pretty easy, especially on deathwings.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+SuperOrcy thanks superorcy, MPE did the suspension on my last bushpig. but FFRC have some cunning plans up their sleeves which should be very interesting....

[@patarrantrantran]

Dear Barry I am absolutely in love with this bike. And you are guilty of this ...! ;-) I like this concept very much. Its a modern XR600. Air-oil cooling, carburetor, chassis ... simple classic bike but with modern suspension and brakes. Very effective. And... with devastating engine She will never leave you or give you problems. It's THE BIKE...! But ... in Spain (and Europe, I think) is out of order. Very sad. Maybe some day... Thanks a ton for your time, Bro...! ;-))))

[@nathanchalecki4842]

How do you only have 190k subscribers? These vids are excellent! Informative and entertaining. Bloody love it

[@crosstrainingenduro]

interesting question, nathan! i suspect i've missed a lot of promotion due to refusing to be sponsored or run affiliate marketing campaigns. also i think youtube and facebook hid my videos a bit as i refused to run ads until recently (recent accident has severely affected my income). a lot of youtubers don't like the australian flavour. and finally i haven't gone out of my way to promote the vids much at all. 😊

[@nathanchalecki4842]

@@crosstrainingenduro well good luck with everything and I hope you recover from the accident asap! If you are pushed for time, put up more info about your wr450 modifications.. or have ya sold that bike? All the best!

[@sasazezelic]

Oh yeah! Things just got interesting! Can't wait to see your beauty tips. Do you already have an adventure planned for this bike?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Salex lots of one day adventure rides but will have to see if the old crew will dust their bikes off for a few longer trips :)

[@rickstrandberg6398]

Just found this amazing video, then saw its 7 years old 😊!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tomosan1967]

As a fellow Bush Pig owner, I look forward to the make over!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Tomosan you have already enjoyed the pleasure of the beast tomosan, and no doubt the sheer fear of twisting that throttle and being launched who knows where at warp speed :)

[@davidlang80]

He's worried about the suspension but he's not even on the ground LOL

[@trevorjameson3213]

Well, yeah, that, and he's complaining about the crappy suspension, tires, and weight, etc., but hey, look at the places he is riding that thing! And HOW he is riding it, I mean he is seriously ripping on that thing on some very nasty terrain. I'd say the DR650 is doing a great job, stock! I mean it's a BIG bike! Now imagine trying to ride those same trails, creeks, rocks, roots, and hills on a Harley Davidson Sportster. Yeah that's right, then the DR650 would feel like the finest dirt bike in the world! Lol.. The only reason I make that comparison is because back in the old days, that's what they did, they bought a Sportster, put some knobbies on it and took off the lights, and rode it off-road, they did the same with with BSA's and Triumphs too. Because back then, there were no dirt bikes and street bikes, there were just motorcycles! Lol

[@scott02464]

Brilliant vid mate I enjoyed that!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Scott Merchant thanks scott, definitely a fun ride except for the front wheel washing out and frame rails hitting the ground off jumps!

[@Donkula23]

I am now looking into a big DR myself... I hope I can also be all that is man with those wheelies. Also the first thing I'm doing is that damned suspension.

[@DownUnderDualSport]

Can't wait to see some ADV's from you guys again.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+DownUnderDualSport yeah it was good to take a year off but looking forward to getting back into it again!

[@Sweetmanmoto]

Yeeesss! Great to see you back on the beast!!!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Sweetman it's good to be back! i did need the break though, was getting a bit bored with having done so much adventure riding in a two year period....

[@Sweetmanmoto]

Bored with adventure riding? Sounds like you had a pretty good two years if you managed to get bored of it

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Sweetman yep, clocked up 17000km in the final year. :)

[@Sweetmanmoto]

I think I'd find it difficult to sell a bike after spending that much time riding it during the year. Excellent that you're getting keen on adventure riding once more man

[@frogzie]

Still very impressive skills on a stock DR! I thought you were leaning towards a DRZ for your next adventure bike, though

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+frogzie long story frogzie, that will come out in the planned DR650 series... FFRC did the suspension on my bike then a mate's, i did a video review and they liked it so much they asked if they could sponsor a DR650 video series by lending me a brand new DR650 to ride for a few months. and of course i jumped at the chance, no way i could afford to buy one. :)

[@gravityisnotmyfriend]

It's amazing what a difference a few hundred pounds (or 90.6 kgs? ) make! I've made a ton of progress cross training on my trials bike, but the first time I tried logs on the XR650, I was right back to gumby mode. The techniques I've learned on the little bike do help on the big one, but the transition is a bit jarring!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+gravityisnotmyfriend damn that's a huge leap! i found transferring techniques from the RR300 to the DR650 a massive jump, let a long a trials bike to an XR. :D

[@skully1077]

This is my first trail bike and I def feel some of the problems you talk about! Suspension and tires will be the next upgrade I look to. She is a heavy girl though 🤣

[@nedt]

WOOO HOOO Bringing back the DR =D, great to see mate! It will be good to see more from that channel (from a pateron supporter)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

i think you'll like the 'supporter only' vids coming up then... quite a few DR ones being cooked up. :)

[@Dumptheclutchevo]

just found you…looking forward to seeing what you do on the ol' girl, I recently bought a 2015 DR650, went down for the first time yesterday…time for more mods then!

[@VinnieOskierko]

I put RMZ450 forks and an Elka rear shock on my DR650. Made a world of difference, but you're still a better rider than me on a stock DR!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Vinnie Oskierko i know lots of guys go the RMZ forks, or DRZ as a second best option...

[@thebear6529]

My kinda guy! Nice bike nice wrist action

[@KLRmurdercycle]

Lurking through old vids😆

[@andrewballard9805]

Wow I miss my 93 dr idk why I bought a 600 silver wing I crashed it now buying a dr 650 so fun

[@hiltonmcconnell2563]

If you want to drive like that yes the suspension needs work, but for the type of riding I do it is a dream at 71 yr, love the soft suspension, great for the back, I do off road but go slow and enjoy the scenery, but you are wright about the tires going down a hard packed at gravel at 80 kn and in to soft sand can be scary, but the worst thing about the DR 650 is the small gas tank, can't go for a good ride with out looking for gas stations, witch are hard to find were I like to ride. I am just waiting for my new 2020 DR 650 it is hear but want every thing on it before I pick it up. The only thing is I will leave the stock tires on till I ware them out, should not take all that long, Have a Versys X 300 great bike but want to feel the wind more so will keep it for cold weather and rain days. also have a Suzuki S 40 , love it to but small tank as suspension not good for rough roads. So when I get the Dr It will most likely be my main ride, well be able to feel the wind on my chest and great soft suspension for those rough roads, and like the Versys X I will have it set up for the Treker hard bags.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Are you in Australia, Hilton? The new Tanamai edition is coming soon which has the big 20 litre tank, hand guards, and bashplate. I am hoping to buy one if I can save enough money. I agree the stock suspension is okay for just cruising around, I did not change mine on the last bike for a few months and found it was fine until I started riding more aggressively.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Tanami model: www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/news/dr650se-tanami-edition/

[@hiltonmcconnell2563]

@@crosstrainingenduro Have not heard about the Tanamai hear in PEI Canada, the Dr 650 will do just have to get the bigger tank so not always looking for gas. that will be 3 bikes in my stable, but thinking about a nice light one for fooling around on going over objects and up steep inclines but want to be able to go on the road a bit as well of all I looked at thinking the DR 200 if I can find a good used one, might have to change the sprockets for a little more low speed power.

[@jacobunrau179]

Awesome video very informative and entertaining!!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MJFUYT]

Wow, this guy wheelies better than Evel Knievel! 💪

[@rex4x4]

woohoo welcome back brother

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Rex4x4 thanks rex, the adventure channel has been a bit neglected the past year :)

[@citymoments7085]

Great riding thank you !

[@ZSharkPH]

Great adventure bike.. You ride that heavy bike very well. Wish I could throw my Ktm 690 around like that. 😎👍

[@adamhrasko2168]

sooo... secret garden project is back? I am definetly looking forward. Good luck on makeover :)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Adam Hraško yes, i'll have to dust off the old channel, so much of the footage on there looks like rubbish now lol! older gopro cameras, poor editing, poor videography....

[@Sruikyl]

Makes me miss my old 650! Poor thing took whatever abuse you could throw at it. I hit a jump going way too fast once (was new to riding and wanted to hit it motocross style..) the bike got about 6 feet of air on a really steep jump, I panicked and closed the throttle and it nosedived HARD. Managed to stay on on the bike and not fall, checked the forks and they were fine and kept riding!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Sruikyl yep, being bulletproof is a good side effect of all that weight!

[@Beyond2Wheels]

I am very excited about this. do you think you could get some in depth info/footage of the suspension upgrades. I recently got a 2000 dr650 se and really want to dial in the stock suspension. I love your videos and you make the DR look like a competitive machine in the woods. I look forward to this series.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Beyond2Wheels i did up a site ages ago, it has a link to a suspension page that i put a lot of info into about suspension options. but these FFRC guys are going to design something totally new which should be very interesting! dr650-mods-reviews-tips.sportsontheweb.net/

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Sit down wheelies are way more comfortable to me. Trying to wheelie while standing seems scary as shit

[@Sum4Seb]

Oh yeah baby! Glad to see you came back to your senses ;) We are already subscribed of course and will be following the progress on your DR650! Love that bike, and you can handle it well! Your slow riding has been paying off haha. Looking forward to more footage *T4S*

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Sum4Seb it's paid off in some respects at least, sum4seb. was a bit surprised to find myself balancing at a standstill quite a bit, something i'd never been able to do on a DR. :)

[@jonnoMoto]

I look forward to this series. I'm with team yellow and i'm looking for a "lightweight" adv bike and like modding inappropriate bikes.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+jonno85uk 'light weight' is all relative isn't it? personally i think that bikes like the DR650 and ktm 690 are the lightest 'true' adventure bikes e.g. that can chug along at relatively low revs at highway speeds all day if needed and weigh around 140-145kg dry. but many scale down to the DRZ400, and even the four stroke 250s. and in australia where adventure rides are often on rough single track, many of us adventurize enduro bikes like the WR450F.

[@aussiefarmer8741]

Seems FFR are not around anymore, No one seems to be able to contact them. Just when I'm about to do a suspension upgrade. The Dr's are on the lighter side of adventure bikes that's why I got 1. But nothing is light when you have to pick it up from its side.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

They are back in business now, but it looks as though the new guys are also new to suspension tuning sohave a steep learning curve ahead of them. I'd suggest getting the Plex valves there but possibly get the rear shock done elsewhere until we hear they are doing a good job?

[@aussiefarmer8741]

@@crosstrainingenduro Thank you for the heads up. BTW I enjoy your vids. Well Done

[@hobbypyromane2.05]

Have you ever ridden a KTM 380 EXC? Those things are crazy! I wonder how they would compare to a new 300cc 2 stroke bike.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

would love to, my brother used to have one and loved it. it would be good to see one of the euro brands go to 350cc, i reckon everyone would be drooling over the extra grunt.

[@hobbypyromane2.05]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO I don’t think there’s a big enough market for high displacement smokers as there are already so many people preferring the 250cc or even 125cc 2 strokes. The people that want more low end torque simply need to buy 4 strokes which is sad. My dad owns a 380 and he said that when I’m able to kickstart it, I would be allowed to drive it. Now that I got quite bored of my Beta rr50 racing I tried kickstarting it and after a few attempts succeeded. (Mind you, this is quite a big upgrade for me as a 15 year old and I’m still ecstatic about this so I probably sound like a bragging a-hole😅) I literally have no words to describe how I felt driving this thing! I had to rethink big parts of my driving habits, like not holding the throttle wide open while shifting as leaving the throttle slightly open while shifting already results in the front end coming up... XD All of this probably sounds completely normal to you but for me it was a crazy, highly addictive experience! Have a good day and thank you for your time!

[@Kalimerakis]

looking forward to that series! Why is it that those DRs are so big in australia, no XL/XR/NXs? XT/TTs or KLXs?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+nomslaw yep, that's pretty much the case. the KLR is better if you are doing more road miles, but the DR is a far way ahead if mostly doing dirt.... once you fix the suspension and tyres of course.

[@Kalimerakis]

I see. I would guess a xt/xl would be similar, but I guess they are no longer sold.

[@MadDog-65]

You Bag it out but it's still a very capable bike in stock form.. I'm on my 3rd in 25 years and never felt the need to do any mods other then a $17 muffler upgrade of a mini moke. . I ride with a bunch of blokes on Euro trash bikes (eg Huskys,KTM) Whom have all the fruit but yet can't seem to match the bush pig in the tight trails or sand. The right rider makes anything possible on a stock bike.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

You certainly don't need to do the mods if you keep your expectations at a reasonable level. But we love how capable it does become with some basic work done. Love the idea of a Mini Moke exhaust! Did you rejet the DR to suit?

[@MadDog-65]

@@crosstrainingenduro no I did not rejet. I also run Avgas most of the time. It does pop on decel but I’m not overly concerned about that. I was thinking of trading it in to buy a klx450r but after a hard rethink I’ve decided to try some of your mods suspension/ carby upgrade etc. I just don’t think I could sell it. And I love sticking it up the euro trash camp. I do really enjoy your vids.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

The 'BST magic' mods for the stock carb are great in conjunction with an exhaust. Both will probably give around a 10% boost which might not sound like much but it really makes a difference.

[@TwoWheelHighLife]

Good to see you back on the big girl. Your old videos are one of the many reasons I got my 2006 DR650sm.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+MotardSteve what suspension mods did you do, steve? i really noticed the front diving badly under brakes on the road...

[@TwoWheelHighLife]

+CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES None as of yet unless the previous owner did, but I plan to put some 66% stiffer springs and the cogent Mojave rear shock on after the tm40, cut airbox, and stainless steel braided brake lines.

[@annyarun]

Wow thats an amazing vlog

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+GoPro Man cheers, GM. i've been a bit surprised it's taken off when we are just old fellas in our 50s trying to learn a few things before the bodies cave in too much lol

[@annyarun]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES 50s?? Damn.. Wonder if i can move my hips when I'm gonna be 50

[@BillyKidz-g6s]

The older ones handle great for me. I have restored 1986 dr600 beast. These newer ones are built weak

[@jamesstudlee150]

Great job freaking awsome area to ride in.

[@macca6188]

haha looks like I heavy bike, nice wheeling to😢 I am still to afraid of going to far back and it is really annoying me, oh and awesome video once again

[@bretleversha]

Can you add aftermarket ABS brakes to the DR? I had abs on last bike that saved me and my niece after a wallaby jumped right out in front of me, so I’m not really interested in any bike that doesn’t use abs. Thanks, loving your content!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

I reckon it would be crazy expensive, Bret. The recent KLR650 models now have ABS, but they are a fair bit heavier. Still well priced though!

[@lowlypawn]

Damn, I was already subscribed to that channel.

[@cartercrafton6159]

I have a brand new dr650 and I agree the suspension is way to soft cant ever hook up on the tires either.......

[@AustriackiMalarz39]

I love this video and this motorcycle!!!!!!!!!

[@motahead7027]

I can't wait to see the results of the suspension work, I picked up an 09 model recently and have been looking into suspension options as I'm hoping to do the Simpson Desert next year. I was thinking of going with the Teknik Stage 1 option but will now wait to see your opinion of what FFRC come up with. Also thanks for the Vids, my son and I both love them and i beleive our riding has improved as a result. As for the Lipstick on the Pig, don't stop there, get some Victoria Secrets wings and lingerie for that Fat Bottomed Girl!!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Motahead 70 i'm curious too, motahead. james at FFRC actually designs stuff from the ground up. i think the rear will just get custom valving, but i think he's looking at fork caps with attached internals that will just drop in but provide adjustable rebound and compression damping... how sweet would that be?!

[@motahead7027]

That sound pretty damn good to me and even better if they don't require a testicle as down payment. If you think she handles like a pig now, throw on a full 20 litre Acerbis tank and take it for a blast. Makes for an interesting ride indeed.

[@zasquatchrocks]

“It wheelies as well as I remember it did” 😀🇦🇺✌️

[@crosstrainingenduro]

That was a weird experience, Peter. It was actually my very first wheelie on a DR650 after many years and I wasn't expecting to pull that one off lol.

[@lifeofbryan3098]

Yes! Everything about this is awesome! Now I want to go try a pivot turn on my pig as well (spoilers: it won't end well)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+BBQ Rider they are SO bloody heavy! as you can see in the vid i almost got crushed under mine... but damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead and i hope to one day do a 360 pivot turn on the big bush pig!

[@lifeofbryan3098]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES Yes they are bloody awful heavy, and the suspension is crap. I don't even know why we ride them. Maybe us DR riders are a bit masochistic?

[@redraiderrider3289]

You import guys love these Enduros

[@mike.thomas]

You guys talking about “heavy”. Try riding an R1200GSA around for a while and picking it up a few times, and you’ll be looking at the DR and and the DRZ saying, “200-250lbs LIGHTER? OMG sign me up!”).

[@crosstrainingenduro]

We've had one in the stable for a few months now, Mike.... I know what you mean lol.

[@stefanosemisa9288]

I love this video !! 🤣🤣🤣 so much fun! Omg !

[@crosstrainingenduro]

That was a few years ago, Stefano. I've just bought a brand new DR650 again but I'm riding a bit more carefully this time lol. Getting a bit older and more likely to break!

[@stefanosemisa9288]

@@crosstrainingenduro I can understand that. Few month ago I had a small crash with my 1986 Honda XL600 off-roading, no damages at all to the bike but my right clavicle was dislocated just enough to understand that it’s time to ride more carefully and buy some protections. By the way I love your videos! Keep doing them 👍🏻👍🏻😊😊😊

[@BadgerMcblasty]

Ha man. Great vid. I’ve been looking at buying a 650, but I’m torn. You make it look good bro

[@crosstrainingenduro]

If it's any help we did an XR v KLR v DR comparison over on our adventure riding channel.. are those the bikes you are looking at?

[@BadgerMcblasty]

@@crosstrainingenduro I’ve got it down to a DR650 or a CB500X. I like the dr because of its ( potential ) abilities for off road work, but then, I like the Honda for its engine reliability, on road goodness. I might even rally raid it. I’m a learner so my options are under 650cc otherwise I’d just go for the tenere 700. I love everything about that bike, besides maybe the suspension and seat height. I’m just 5 ft 8”.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Tough choice! Know anyone who would let you ride either bike on and off road? Might be the only way to really really know. Personally I made a mistake with the CB500X as I thought it would be okay off road in stock form... but I'm sure guys buy the DR and are disappointed once they hit the highway.

[@BadgerMcblasty]

@@crosstrainingenduro yea mate, that’s my dilemma, the new Honda 2019 onwards have the 19 inch front wheel ( as you know ) but the ground clearance is aids on those bikes, but some suspension work would probably help that. Being a beginner rider I’m unsure what style of adventure touring I’ll gravitate too either. But At the end of the day, im super stoked to have this kind of problem. Side note; I can’t believe I didn’t subscribe to you sooner, ya just never come up in my feed, even though I scour KZbin for hours on end for anything DR650SE, CB500X, or adv riding related. Incidentally It was your other channel I subscribed too. The editing/comedy value on this channel is great too man. Classic.

[@PrimetimeNut]

When you see that this was 6 years ago, back when real life or something like it was a thing :(

[@christopherboerstra7495]

Besides the obvious price difference between the KTM 690, and the DR what made you want to go with the "bush pig" over the zesty orange bike of the gods?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Chris Boerstra both bikes need similar mods to get them set up nicely but the DR is close half the price once you've done it. the big pumpkin? i didn't like the gearbox, suspension, engine, exhaust, ergonomics for starters on a 2009 model, don't know if those things improved or not. what annoyed me was spending so much then having to spend a pile more to get the engine and suspension working properly so i just sold it... later models may have fixed the issues though? i did a more in depth report here: ktm-690r-test-review-problems.blogspot.com.au/

[@woodly1069]

Hey man who do you recommend anyone for DR650 suspension work in the USA? I know that may sound like a stupid question but it seems you are the DR guru

[@crosstrainingenduro]

no idea in the USA, tim. it might be worth looking at the plex valves from FFRC here in oz if the shipping doesn't inflate the price too much.

[@ZSharkPH]

Could you please tell me what stabilization software your using and camera?? This dirt bike video is the smoothest I've seen.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Z Shark thanks z shark. i try to avoid using the software as a rule. this is mostly due to the superview mode, explained it in this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZybeGCYi9qFp7s

[@ZSharkPH]

Thanks for the reply.. I'll try the superview next time out :)

[@Bandit_SkozzaAU]

so i have officially joined the DR club. its not a 650 tho, im my old age i dont think i have the skill or stamina for a 650 so i found a mint 1998 dr250r with full service history and only 19,000kms on it. i think this will be enough to ride on some dirt tracks and challenge my lack of fitness 👌

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Sweet! Good price? We would like buy a bike like that to occasionally take out and try the old "80% the rider only 20% the bike" philosophy. But the price for old bikes has gone crazy in recent years.

[@Bandit_SkozzaAU]

@@crosstrainingenduro im not sure what a good price is for one. i paid 3k. that a good price? lol.. i think for me its 80% the bike and 20% the rider.. i defo cant fang a bike like i used too 🤷‍♂️

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Sounds cheap to me. We still have crazy covid-inspired high prices here.

[@Bandit_SkozzaAU]

yeh i've noticed the covid tax on cars and 4x4's. bikes not so much but i only look in my state, s.a. i do wonder how some of these bikes get sold when brand new bikes are only a tad more. i thought this was a tad expensive at 3k myself but it was local, young lad used it to ride to school and his dad a former bike mechanic so i grabbed it. it's got barkbusters and what appears to be aftermarket thicker handlebars. im not a fan of the tyres tho, bridgestone battlecross x30, seem abit skatey to me, on the blacktop and the dirt.

[@grayghost832]

Really not much heavier than my Chinese hawk 250... Might have to sell it and get one of these lol. That hawk leaves me wanting a little more quality and top speed.

[@binguskhan1]

Forgive the garish graphics but my old (2010) DR was a sweet handler apart from the weight. The trick was KTM forks and triple clamps which bolt straight in and just need a 10 mm spacer (and KTM wheel of course). I also used a mid 90's KTM Ohlins rear shock and had it rebuilt, resprung and a new reservoir to suit the DR. i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/bingl/DR650EXCwithOhlins008.jpg

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Bing O that would transform it, bing. it's a wonder they don't just mod some DRZ suspension components for the old girl, or even RMZ, and just bump up the price another $100 or whatever their cost price would be.

[@ramsrider14]

nice one man keen to follow the build up! where do ya get the 100ml bottles from?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+ramsrider14 you'd have to ask aidan gillett that, it was his suggestion.

[@Bandit_SkozzaAU]

​ @Cross Training Enduro so, ive noticed a couple of things about my DR. it has a digital dash where every other DR ive seen just has a round speedo. it's also a 6 speed instead of a 5 speed. problem is if i google 1998 DR250rx i cant find the bike or any information about it. any ideas/info/links? cheers.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

The Japanese almost always seemed to put six speed boxes in their 250s but neglected the bigger bikes. 😢

[@Bandit_SkozzaAU]

seems like they forgot to give it them the digital dash too.

[@davidlipschitz6422]

this is gonna be good! subbed. yes you can put lipstick on a pig and she comes out very pretty indeed. mine had Rikor intiminators up front and a procycle shock shaft rebuild on the back. well worth it. also running IRC TR8 on front wheel and Mitas E07 on the back for general ADV touring. happy so far. tons of other farkels well also be necessary. yup. G'luck.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+David Lipschitz the suspension mods alone make a huge difference hey david? i'm really surprised suzuki doesn't do some very basic mods that would cost very little to fix some of these issues... but i guess the accountants have more sway nowadays than anyone in the company who might still ride bikes and have the passion. :(

[@davidlipschitz6422]

+CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES sad but true, I believe that 2016 is 20th year that the mighty DR had been produced, unchanged! On the other hand there is a fantastic after-market parts and farkles market and you can make the DR into just about anything you like. It could be a great tho heavy woods bike, I love mine as an adventure tourer and Jeff at pc made a crazy, fire breathing 900 street bike. it really is a brilliant platform. or a template. Be bold, be creative and make it yours.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+David Lipschitz that is a very cool summary david... "it really is a brilliant platform. or a template. Be bold, be creative and make it yours." :D

[@problemchildd100]

I love it what modifications can I do to get more horsepower out of my 99 drs 650cc

[@crosstrainingenduro]

There was a link to the carb mods in the middle of this vid, the most important mod. And then a link at the end to our 10 part series with all the power mods in it.

[@RainchildAdventures]

Love it! Way to ride a stock DR!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+ben rainchild and way to be very close to hospitalisation :)

[@RainchildAdventures]

+CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES I sent you a message about Sponsorship and some gear that I make and sell... :D

[@65elcamino283]

Hey there Barry. I just upgraded my front end with Cogent .58 springs, and Cogent DDC's. I haven't had a chance to go ride yet, but i'm counting the hours till Saturday morning when i will. What are your plans for the front of the BushPig?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+65elcamino283 all sorts of things, the FFRC guys design suspension components from the ground up so they'll experiment in several stages... should be really interesting to see what they come up with. they'll at least make their own emulators then try to move on from there i suspect.

[@65elcamino283]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES damn! I'm imagining all sorts of things now with your enigmatic reply.... from a dinosaur wearing a bionic suit like Matt Damon wore in the movie Elysium, to bamboo and rubber-bands.... all sorts of options with suspension this old.... :-)

[@patmcguire6867]

Had a 93 KLR and then several street bikes. Retired and went back to a DS, but this time a 2021 DR. They are a good time. Do you guys delete the upper chain rollers?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

I didn't take the roller off my first two DRs, Pat. I did on the third. But I've left it on the current one. I hear about guys breaking them off but never had it happen myself.

[@patmcguire6867]

@@crosstrainingenduro thanks for the info

[@HerdyDjamasKoe]

perjalanan yang menyenangkan..... ayo,, keliling Indonesia.

[@jeffreystroman2811]

Nice looking country you have there.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Beautiful private property. About 150 acres on the side of a mountain range.

[@65elcamino283]

why is this unlisted? i got lucky when i found it. Can you give me the links to the following vids where you mod your DR like you mention in this video? Howdy Barry! -Senor Camino

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+65elcamino283 como estas senor c? sneaky, sneaky, i wasn't going to make it public till tomorrow. :D that series won't start for a few weeks probably, but if you are subscribed to that old adventure channel then you should get the alerts when it starts. hopefully. or maybe you'll regret it. could be even trashier than the cross training drivel lol!

[@65elcamino283]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES haha hell yeah! Looking forward to this!

[@stephen1133]

Cant believe you sold your DR in the first place! haha. You should swap the RMZ450 forks onto it. Also, I can only afford to own a DR but I know I should be learning to ride off road via an actual dirt bike or trials bike. Do you have any advice on learning to ride offroad when youre limited like this? Thanks.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Stephen the FFRC suspension guys are thinking of inventing some inserts combined with fork caps that will give adjustable damping both ways on the forks - how good would that be?! re: learning dirt techniques on the bushpig, i'll probably start a training series exactly on that topic in the next few months on the other channel. :) for the time being though, all the basic techniques on the website will be doable on the DR: crosstrainingenduro.com/cross-training-enduro-techniques.htm

[@stephen1133]

That sounds great, I'll keep an eye on this series and their developments. The suspension is the only important thing I've left stock on my DR (ironic because its the single worst thing about the bike), but I think I'm about to get a Cogent Dynamics shock for the rear, and possibly their products for the front end or the full RMZ swap. Anyway, thank you for the link I'll absorb those videos and keep pushing my limits.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Stephen i just had mine revalved at the rear, then emulators at the front, and new springs all round. transformed it of course. looking forward to FFRC's mods though, these guys are actually suspension designers and will probably come up with something new and amazing. if you are looking at budget options i provided a few in this link years ago: dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Suspension

[@17hmr243]

u say bush pig but to a new rider who hasn't grown up on 400cc or 2strokes smokers who knows no different this is the bike im looking at getting and its a smaller frame then the drz400 too for shorter riders

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Gummy Bear yep, it's a very flexible bike. good commuter, learners bike, brilliant adv bike with the right mods...

[@brandonbryson1617]

Mine is an enduro full floater dr 125 it can reach hoghway speeds and its amazing offroad. Youd think the 650 would be better

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Agreed, the stock DR650 ain't impressive in the dirt. But it takes very little to transform it. At a minimum, just a set of D606 knobbies, the carb mods, and a set of Plex valves make a massive difference... say around US$400.

[@brandonbryson1617]

@@crosstrainingenduro well what year is that model do you know? Mines the first year model 1982. Its really hard to find replacement parts though. Is it really that easy to upgrade it?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

They've all been the same since 1996, I know very little about the earlier ones though.

[@brandonbryson1617]

@@crosstrainingenduro oh okay!

[@65elcamino283]

um, Barry? i'm noticing that all the comment on this video are, like, only minutes old, when i expected them to be years old since it was about the bush pig DR. Hey, are you back on a DR650 again? What happened to the Itialian Princessa? Are you going to go all apeshit on a DR as a way of proving that you can also be a fucking baddass on a 120kg bike again? Cause if you are, I'm fucking stoked!! Cheers Mate!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+65elcamino283 gonna be a sloppyass, the way the DR was jumping around lol! planned to take a year of adventure riding to really try to nail some of those cross training skills down, figured it was time to do both types of riding again which should be fun. still got the RR300 of course, but going to see if i could afford an upgrade to the xtrainer, woohoo!

[@65elcamino283]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES oh gawdammit! this is going to be entertaining! You'll get her dialed in on the suspension and tires i'm sure. I havent gotten my suspension done yet, but i know that when i do, it's going to change my pig for the better, and that can be quite formidable in the right hands. Hey, that you can freshly do pivot turns on that thing is something, i'll tell you. holy shit that bike is heavy.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+65elcamino283 yeah, i said a few hail marys or hail buddhas before each pivot turn :)

[@65elcamino283]

i know what you are really doing though... it's a common thing among athletes, you train with heavier weights, and under more grueling conditions, so that during competition, you are actually feeling at ease.... yeah, train with the bush pig DR, and go back to the Beta a superhero.... :-)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+65elcamino283 ah that's what i'm doing... good to know, i just thought i had a death wish.

[@DerUnbbekante]

Hmm this vid makes me thing about you would ride your Husaberg Fe 570 nowadays, if you can handle such an oil tanker so well out in the woods... It was such a handsome and brilliant bike :`( #RipHusaberg But all in all that DR650 series sounds interesting and I am really looking forward this videos! :D

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+DerUnbbekante i was just thinking about the old 570 yesterday, and what a brilliant ultra light weight adventure bike it was. i would love to have kept it if i could afford several bikes. :( i still see it occasionally out on the trail with its happy new owner...

[@davidfuller764]

Sub’d & Bell’d due to BRILLIANT 💡 “THE UNPUNNY DISCLAIMER” @0:01

[@rebeldetail6134]

I just got a 21 i hate the stock tires what are good tires for sandy dirt roads and trails and street ?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Plenty of options, we reviewed the Shinko 244 on our adventure channel.

[@rebeldetail6134]

@@crosstrainingenduro thanks just found ur channel ill look

[@grant31781]

Is the DR a lot harder to pickup than the KTM 690?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

It's just a few kg heavier so maybe...

[@Rhysmoreton]

Gotta love a DR though!!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Rhys Moreton indeed. are they popular in the UK rhys? there are so many here that everyone assumes they are sold in large numbers everywhere but i know places like latin america they are almost non existent, and it seems to vary a lot worldwide...

[@Rhysmoreton]

+CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES Hugely popular over here too! don't get me wrong, not seen one in a fair time but there's plenty flying about!! lovely bike and pretty much nuke proof!

[@xyz-g3w6b]

HA! You get a thumbs up just for the disclaimer!! :-P

[@liquidflame9752]

Does this mean you wont be getting a shiny new beta 500 rs?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Liquid Flame i do have one of those in mind for a permanent light weight adventure bike in the long term...

[@Alfredoz1]

It is a sports tractor 😍

[@nyetloki]

How fast are these rides you show here? 30 or 40 mph?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

on the faster stretches of straight track maybe... but mostly slower i think

[@nyetloki]

@@crosstrainingenduro okay cause the videos gave me panic attacks 🐢🐌

[@thatjokerperson7062]

How can a bike be called enduro with street suspension?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

??? I don't think Suzuki ever claimed the DR650 was an enduro bike.

[@thatjokerperson7062]

@@crosstrainingenduro i guess i sorta missed that youre doing enduro on a not enduro bike thats stock

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Ah gotcha. You sometimes see this though from manufacturers, I think KTM still call their 690 an 'enduro' bike. 🤔

[@Oxide333500]

watch out with those mirrors, you could easily set on fire the wood with them...

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Oxide333500 lol on the second ride i flipped them around and i think they acted as aerofoils to keep the front whee down.