Suzuki DR650 - The Motorcycle that Built a Community

[@Voltaic_Fire]

_"Stuff that isn't broken yet but it's blue."_ You, sir, know entirely too much!

[@Rubmaster]

Nr 45 know too mutch! Time to scrap and build Nr 46.

[@XSR95]

Shhhh Sinister Diesel might sue you

[@macroevolve]

Blue anodized, Red anodized - it all looks cool, even though the stock part is perfectly adequate.

[@garciawork9]

Partial to purple myself, but that was a dang good blue.

[@PewLand]

To be fair the OEM timing inspection port and crank plug strip out extremely easy even with the correct Allen key. The warp 9 plugs are a good upgrade if you adjust your valves regularly.

[@ricardovillasenor1445]

My father bought me one as a graduation gift 8 years ago, he was a doctor with endless expierence on motorcycles accidents, so it was not easy for him giving that to me. The bike deepen my love for motorcycles and has gave me awesome times over the years. It looks better and better over the years with all aftermarket parts I've put it on. He passed away 2 years ago, R.I.P.... no fucckk@ing way I'm selling it, it will die with me

[@jamessmith9786]

Right on!

[@LARPDParks]

Awesome brother .. these bike get sentimental value just because of there character and the value of yours is got to be unmatched. My dr650 is a 2016 and my 2nd one. I've had modern bikes but there's just something about these I just love.

[@NONO-hz4vo]

Well to be more accurate you will die long before the 650.

[@ricardovillasenor1445]

@@LARPDParks agree! even material stuff have personality and the humble looking but serious machine the dr is makes you connect with it

[@ricardovillasenor1445]

@@NONO-hz4vo well... can't argue that lol

[@IamCorrosive]

"Because it's blue" aww man that line hit hard... 😂🎉😅

[@matts2751]

Guilty here as charged

[@ballisticviii]

I have those exact blue plugs he showed on my bike 😂

[@XA-lm5oz]

​@@matts2751 i think that's a hit song, Dewey Cox.

[@goateemagician0140]

jokes on them all my aftermarket stuff is red

[@nyetloki]

Stop calling me out

[@whitedrguy6503]

Being a current owner of 2 DR 650s a 2005 and a 2014 I have no complaints, 2005 507,000 klms, 2014 330,000 klms, both still running great and I still ride both. Simplicity is the key, the engine can be rebuilt in a weekend and the bottom end is mightier than Thors hammer, over 500k on the same big end and crank bearings, all for $8500 Aus.

[@dylantaylor9707]

This is what I like to hear. I have mine 2018 (39,000km) and I get more of a buzz looking at parts for it than trawling marketplace for bargains (shitheaps)

[@connor3288]

Wow crazy "mileage", what's the story with them, that's tons of riding! Did any engine/trans parts wear out? I'm thinking of getting a drz400.

[@lokeshdeshwal5288]

How many times you rebuild the engine on both dr 650?

[@christopherw4527]

@@waynepantry7023 I had a 2002 DR 650. I got 40,000 miles on it without my gearbox exploding. Only reason I got rid of it was because I got drunk and stupid one night and changed the oil. I cross threaded the plug somehow. Thought it'd be ok to drive 50miles to town to get a bigger plug to tap in. Nope. Melted down the cylinder. Didn't notice all the oil on my boots. I loved that bike more than any other bike I've owned in over decades.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well Ive made a 1 second cameo in an F9 video. Time to retire as i cant get higher than this!! ❤

[@lovetoflylovetofly3843]

It was cool to see you for the second!!

[@lazarus2950]

They should have you back for your CX500 😉

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@lazarus2950 agreed 😎

[@andymiller5611]

I skipped back 5 seconds just to make sure what I thought I saw! 💜

[@NotdoneyetYT]

But they weren't subscribed?! Come on F9. Give our boy some love.

[@CavemanCody]

I got a barn find dr650 last year. Installed a 5 gallon fuel tank and heavier duty suspension. I rode it almost exclusively for the entire season and just today I rolled it out my barn and took it for a ride around my county to come home and find this video at the top of my feed. It's a good day to be a DR owner.

[@caryd67]

One of the best bikes I ever owned. I paid $7000 in 2014, added $7000 in mods, put 56000 kms on it, and sold it last summer for $5000. Not bad if you ask me…

[@tedunguent156]

Sixteen cents per kilometer. Great value. Not to mention all the smiles per mile.

[@gujo4351]

7k in mods??? did u just bolt another one to the original or what

[@ThaSideWeed]

I don't agree on the bang for the buck aspect but that hardly matters. Nor will one ever make sense for me except being a cheap rental in some countries. Can definitely agree it's a solid package.

[@thecheeseisgood12345]

Sorry but 56k in 9 years? You hardly rode that thing!

[@amirdoost8527]

7k in mod for 7k bike and you think your smart?

[@mariachiwalrus1688]

45 (or whatever number he'll be by the next episode) has been a fantastic and fluid addition to the F9 team, I look forward to his videos as much as Ryan's. Well done.

[@paulstevenconyngham7880]

Now the bicycle content on the other hand…

[@volvogt21]

I just rode a 29 year old one 20,000 km around Australia. What a bike!

[@BadgerMcblasty]

I just broke 20,000 km on my 2019 DR riding around Victoria. 😊

[@NzJohny]

Envious.. 12k on my 2019​@@BadgerMcblasty

[@volvogt21]

@@BadgerMcblasty now that's living

[@JollUsARoint]

I have never rode one but I know it's still one of the best bikes ever and to be totally honest I don't think you could go wrong with any of the 600 or 650 Enduros I bet you had a blast on that big bad sum bitch, it sounds like one hell of a great ride you had👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💚😎👌🏼🗯💥🤙🏻🤙🏻 that 20,000 km is about 12,430 miles here in the states that ain't no joke that's a good bit on a bike very very impressive my friend💯🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@arc001]

My 2013 dr is stock apart from 21ltr tank and seat concepts seat. She's done 65000km, runs like new and has taken me on incredible adventures. I've bought and sold 3 bikes but the DR is a permanent feature in my garage which I've circled right back to. It's the only bike I trust in the middle of nowhere.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Hey ,thank you for including some footage from my channel! The DR is a great bike and the community is a big part of its success. Thanks for a great video.

[@tvh300]

If you're a DR650 owner you need to subscribe to Dino's Tinker Shed!

[@DinosTinkerShed]

@@tvh300 thank you for the support Dino

[@jimfeldman4035]

Love the videos Dino. And I love the greater Niagara backdrop.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

@@jimfeldman4035 thank you souch, I'm glad you enjoy the channel

[@Thehammm_]

Great videos on dr650's from Dino!

[@christopherjay7018]

This is pure dedication to the DR community. Seeing ProCycle, Dino’s Tinker Shed, and more little snippets of the DR owner’s life, absolute respect. I don’t know if this will have the views of other major videos, but it is truly appreciated by the fans. I felt like I was looking into my own frustratingly loved craft book on DR650 parenthood. Also, the point about gaining the wisdom and know-how hit true, the journey to YOUR bike instead of THE bike at the current time of release. Excellent video, excellent team, excellent tribute.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thank you for the shout out Dino

[@andrewevans7184]

I got my first motorcycle a couple years ago, at the age of 59. A two-year-old DR 650 with 1300 km on it for $5000 Canadian. Without doubt, the best five grand I've ever spent.

[@KS-sh4xn]

Bought my 2019 with 524km along with a trickle charger and hydrolic bike lift for $4,500 CAD at age 59 in the fall of '21. With fresh nobbies I'm rediscovering the trails of my youth but no longer afraid of the hills my little Kawi 100 and I couldn't handle in my teens. It's changed my life. Upgraded the suspension last season and will be strapping on camp gear soon.

[@colleenstaroszik2084]

That same bike in 2024 would be an asking price of 6000!@@KS-sh4xn

[@BadgerMcblasty]

@@KS-sh4xnI bought my 2019 DR with 507km on the clock back in 2021, 20,000km later I’m still as giddy about it as I was on day 1.

[@clutch2315]

@@KS-sh4xn That's a wicked deal!

[@electrosaurus]

Never too late! Nice one.

[@MarcusDeyerin]

As a DR owner/rider, I felt the love from this video. And if Suzuki ever says they’re changing or discontinuing them, I’m buying three and sticking ‘em in my garage.

[@ericforsyth4518]

The run on DRs will be something! I’ve already got the sales manager at my local Suzi dealer keeping the ear out and act immediately if there’s news ;)

[@mattharris1217]

Got one the day I turned 18 and 17 years later still love it😂

[@dreadnaught688]

Half your life. That's wild.

[@gujo4351]

Damn thats dedication, amazing that its still running (hopefully)

[@marcelnowak402]

on 18? that's awesome!

[@anchinkan]

Got one (DR600) when I was 24. Now I am 60 still riding and still loving it! So much cooler than all those new bikes out there. Never let me down, a true companion 😊

[@greenneck2472]

I have never been so excited to see a KZbin notification!!! I've owned 4 DR650's, sold each one to regret it and buy another one a few months later. Bought my most recent bush pig in 2018, and now that they stopped selling them in Australia, i wont make the same mistake again.

[@diernosaj]

As a KLR650 owner. I salute and respect the DR650.

[@alynnhiscox7303]

Another KLR owner with the same feeling. The only reason I went with the KLR is physical size. I'm a big guy, and the Kawasaki just fits me better. That, and I picked it up for $500. I'm also a cheap cunt. :)

[@ORflycaster]

Agreed. I love my Gen 1, but I'd still like to find/build/upgrade a DR someday.

[@JasonBechervaise]

As a KLR650 owner, my DR650 doesn't get lonely.

[@gorkzop]

As an Xt600e owner I respect all big Japanese Thumpers!

[@blackhavocjim]

As an XR650L owner, I too respect the DR, and am jealous of its cush hub.

[@charlieraffaniello4867]

People complain about Suzuki not innovating, but you really touched on why that's such a positive. They pull a lot from the partsbin which is why they can be affordable and easy to work on. And that's why they have so many great bikes thru the years, SV650's, GSXR's, VStroms. So good for so long

[@DanielGjrTing]

XT600 rider here. Salutes to the DR. The XT hits many of the same points only that instead of the giant online aftermarket community I just have access to a welder, lathe and mill.

[@trevortimmreck]

The mirror in my profile pic is on one of those, seemed like it was really difficult to find parts and while it seemed easy to fix, every fix was way more difficult for stupid reasons

[@jesufew]

Kr kr, got a XT600E, can't resume it better. Kedo is a nice source of parts but the community is reaaaally small for such a nice bike.

[@AnastasisGrammenos]

I have an XT500E, I can't find plastics any more, barely able to find turn lights, I got a vstrom for trips but I miss my XT when I am not doing 120km/h or more

[@bjornokant4075]

TT600R owner here, I just have a hammer 😂

[@Max-xr4nl]

I used to have an xt600 but sold it because I was worried about finding parts (plastics is an easy example because couldn’t find replacements anywhere). I have a road legal wr450 and it still seems crazy to me that I can get a full replacement plastics set for $200 or a new radiator for $120. Plus double the hp is always fun ;)

[@filipebessa1616]

I’ve had mine for almost 15 years. Was my every day commuter in NYC for years. Rode it on trails in PA and NJ. Then rode it from NY to LA. Was my commuter in LA for 6 years. Still going strong, no issues at all, just regular maintenance.

[@SingleTrackMined]

Great job, 45. You're good at this stuff.

[@SA_bluemonday]

I love my DR. Last summer I realized a dream come true as I toured eastern Europe with it covering 2,5 months and 12 countries. All stock except brakelines and tyres. This year I´m updating the geometry, suspension and tank.

[@shermangriffin2722]

Drz400sm owner here. Suzuki has done the same thing with this bike as well and it seems to be a very similar community. Years of knowledge and RND from riders, lots of aftermarket options. I thought about a 650 myself before I bought my Drz, and decided I wanted to do some tighter single track and thats pretty much the deciding factor. I got a set of 21/18 wheels and it does good in the woods, ive done a 2500km tour on it in totally stock form. Im glad these bikes have stayed the same for so many years, dont fix it if its not broken.

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

When I bought my new 95 DR 350, they were flying off dealer floors. Aftermarket exploded! The first day, I swapped 4 gallon tank, tires, fenders, installed handlebar and handguards, and took my street legal bike anywhere I wanted. Thousands of miles of national forest trails were mine to explore every weekend! The 350 literally created the money to build the 650, which was not a great seller.

[@Redmenace96]

Have met many DRZ400 owners on the road. Despite this video, DR650 is a smaller community? Idk. I only know what I have seen.

[@mattlien2559]

Sm rider also with 244 shinko. Suzuki with this bike, dr650 just keep them simple and they last for a long time. Many other brands also have these bikes.

[@shawnjoseph7522]

400sm.... Never selling it actually I rebuilt calipers today

[@TomBuskey]

I had the '99 DR350s w/ upgraded suspension. There was a good community there. I tried a DRZ400 and the engine was much nicer, but the suspension wasn't quite there.

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

The DR650 is a LOT of motorcycle. I ❤️ the idea of a big ole single thumping beast!

[@livewire..]

Wow, I just put my DR650 up for sale. Now that I have watched this video, I may change my mind and keep it.

[@High_Octane]

samesies.

[@benlebeau2105]

I bought a 2023 DR650. Rode it from Dallas TX to Cusco Peru.

[@marcomadrid475]

Video?

[@SyLeeeTv]

Damn dude

[@KS-sh4xn]

mxrob saved my upcoming weekend of riding with a quick answer to a question on DRRiders on a Friday night last May. Thanks for building such a great community Rob. I am very thankful to you and so many others in my new community.

[@cabindwellr]

Great tribute to the ride. Kinda surprised you didn’t give a shout out to to your Canadian westcoast homeboys making some great aftermarket DR mods at Bushpig Performance though?

[@workingguy-OU812]

I have a DR650 sitting here right next to me in my living room. It's been there for ten years now.

[@arc001]

12 years and 65 000kms on mine. I am absolutely in love with this bike, just got back from a 600km trip, 300km on dirt and she didn't miss a beat. I do not carry tools or spares because they just don't break down.

[@GreenBrowne.]

DR is freedom. It scratches the itch for self sufficiency, control over matter, simplicity. DR is where a man belong!

[@jimfeldman4035]

Glad you interviewed mxrob. He's been a fountain of great DR advice in the forums

[@RichyRich-eo9uk]

Bought mine last spring as my first bike. I love it! I bought it for all the reasons you mentioned. I wanted something to rip around town, then hit the trails, easy to work on, long service intervals, and finally that reliability! My son is buying a Honda Rally soon and we plan on motocamping so that'll be the Mighty DRs next mission.

[@jonwoodworker]

The DR650 is a legend with the largest aftermarket of any motorcycle. My 2003 still runs perfectly. The best way to buy one is used, which will allow you to customize it to suite your needs. To make it great doesn't take that much effort. Cogent goodies $1700, Seatconcepts $350, LexxMX pipe $200, ProCycle Breathe Easy kit $120, Acerbis skid plate, and you're ready to tackle anything. The mod options are endless. I got mine used in 2010 for $2k, spent $5k on mods and it is now an offroad/dual sport/light adv monster. By the time you take off the old stuff and put on your new goodies, you still come in around 370 lbs. without body armor and panniers.

[@bigjj974]

It is the ultimate Goldy Locks bike. A middle of the road bike that can do anything and everything well. Not to cheap not too expensive. The greatest tribute to just being vanilla. Love mine and it will be the last bike to leave my garage after I die and my boys are fighting over it. Good review.

[@SquareHelmet]

Respect to the DR community and DR650. There is something about ultra reliable, honest, low-tech, tried and tested old school bikes that makes them so special. I downgraded from massive modern bikes to Yamaha XT250 and love it. Would love to have a DR too!

[@scottk.8494]

Well said. I would almost swear I wrote this. As you said, there is something humble about traveling on such a simple machine. It does a lot of things well. I have a well farkled 08 DR650 and a 2018 XT250. Although it's a bit redundant having the two, they make a great duo. The DR is a great "do it all" bike, while the XT is so maneuverable and easy to ride. They're both fun. My friends and I want to start riding some BDRs and eventually the TAT. Depending on the ride, I'd have a hard time deciding on which bike to take.

[@eeqway8]

@@scottk.8494 and @SquareHelmet , My last bike was the dr650 and currently have a newish xt250. Love them both !

[@SamFXR]

Got my 2006 for 600$ 2 years ago just looking for a cheap way into trail riding. I never thought I would fall in love so much with this bike! It turned into a commuter, a trail bike and roadtripping bike. Lately I spent more time on my DR650 than my 2018 Yamaha. Absolute blast everytime, wherever the road leads me! I intend to keep it for a long time.

[@nyetloki]

I'll give you 700 for the poor unused yammie

[@volvogt21]

Congratulations to Dino of Dino's Tinker Shed for making it into this video. Great channel for everything DR if you haven't seen it.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thanks for the support Dino

[@volvogt21]

@@DinosTinkerShed great people deserve great support!!!!

[@yuvalbarnahum6756]

My first and current bike is the drz 400 and i keep on falling in love with it every time i ride.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

I put 30,000+ trouble-free miles on mine in 3 years. It was my first bike and I did a lot of touring on it.

[@jasonloke2219]

Mine is a Canadian 2005 model. 5 months ago I went to Chiang Mai, Thailand. that was a 6000 km ride from Singapore. Still working Well. Long live the DR650!!!

[@Fiat_Racing]

Still riding the DR brother 800 BIG.... ❤

[@oscarleon3008]

I've had various dual sports and other street bikes, still miss my DR each and every day. Sometimes I think about buying a brand new one and modding it out the way I want to, such an incredible machine!

[@beansgalvin1777]

Already watched the whole thing 8 times, and I can confirm this is a certified FortNine classic.

[@TheFlanker27]

Thank you 45, for raising the prices on the DR s just as I was about to buy one, thinking they were getting low enough for my not-deep-at-all pockets...

[@garyhope6577]

Thank you Fortnine for this dedication video. I rode my friends DR650 on trails this weekend, Crashed it several times. While the damage is minor and can be fixed, The DR650 was entirely fine, unscathed and undamaged. The only bike I've ever known to be able to be crashed repeatedly over and over again with a spirit that can't be broken.

[@billmiller6532]

The Drz400 would like you to know it's the same way.

[@highplainsdrifter9631]

As someone who is currently working on purchasing his first motorcycle and decided on the Suzuki DR650, this video is exactly what I've been waiting for! I love watching Ryan & this channel, and this bike fits the bill for me perfectly.

[@frederickjeremy]

As an owner of a brand new dr650 since 2010, and maybe even a 2024 one for the mrs…. I approve this message. Absolutely love this bike, its community, and especially its aftermarket support

[@Skidmate]

❤ this community! Great that you included @DinoTinkerShed in it. It's an amazing channel to learn wrenching on the DR. Cheers from the Netherlands 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thanks for the support you two ❤

[@Michael_Shay]

Loved my DR650. Bought it, solo'd the IDBDR a month later on it. Completely flawless. I recently joined the dark side and replaced it with a 701 Enduro. But I'm sure I'll own another one in the future.

[@SantinoDeluxe]

“Hard to pronounce you have become, the dark side I sense in you.” "Displacement is the path to the Dark side. Displacement leads to hankering. Hankering leads to haste. Haste leads to ticketing!" "Once you start down the KTM path, forever will it dominate your destiny. Consume you, it will.” “Smaller in HP/FT-lbs number are we, but larger in mind.” “Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my engine size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is the Aftermarket, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its mods and locktite surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Love from the Forums around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everywhere, yes. Even between the dirt and the bike.” "...replace not... ride... or ride not.... there is no replace."- DR-Yoda

[@fff-fv6xh]

nice replacement! its 2024 and not 1996 anymore 😀

[@rangeroadmoto]

I started my entire KZbin channel because of the night Dr650!

[@thomasmccormick6650]

I get that some people are mad that Ryan isn't on camera anymore, but his writing more then compensates for the "downside" of a new face. It's still a channel for well written, and researched content. If this means that we get more content, get content for longer, or provides Ryan with a better work/life balance - worth it.

[@KaizerRemix]

Ryan was on camera literally a week ago.

[@carrioncrow8191]

I like Connor 45 Ryan is why I started watching, but I’m always entertained by any FortNine episode

[@mtlnascarfan]

Why isn't Ryan on camera anymore???

[@eddiet7228]

@@mtlnascarfanHe is. The channel is just also uploading videos without Ryan in them. We’re still getting the same amount of Ryan, but with other videos as well.

[@petersteen4014]

In Cambodia, I picked up a DR350SE - in 1995 - and rode it through eight Wet seasons without a hitch; not one dealership in the country, but a seasoned mechanic - Russian-trained - told me it was one of the best engines he had ever worked on, in terms of ease and quality finish. I'm still here, a six-pack line-up later, GSX400R, GS500F, RMX250, SX200, Step and GS125 - NONE of them [have] broke[n]

[@beef5030]

1996 dr650 gang. I was probably the 420th owner by the time I sat on it, took a beating and always asked for more. Fantastic bike, didn't need a 6th gear.

[@DocMozi404]

3 years ago, I bought a 1993 DR650. 1700€ and needed new fork seals. First bolt I unscrewed was butter and deformed. 2nd too. 3rd one I decided she was coming completely apart (dismounted but didn't open the motor). Replaced every bolt, sanded and painted everything, rebuild kit for carb, forks, master cylinders, calipers, etc. I love this bike

[@Speedytrip]

Ive owned over 20 bikes, and Im on my 3rd year on the DR650. Needs some carb work to really work properly but damn are you rewarded when you get it setup properly. Ive sent my oem wheels to Kineo to have them design tubeless wheels for the DR and the fact that the DR has remained unchanged for decades is what convinced them to design wheels for it. Design should be completed in the next few months, cant wait to go tubless! 😎

[@bigleftlcn]

Keep us updated on this

[@neilmackey9626]

Bondlow...Connor Bondlow...😅 When's the movie come out? 🤔 Well done, compadre...well done!

[@MPJRB10]

I absolutely love my DR650! The bike and the community is excellent. Simplicity and lack of riding assists make the bike feel raw and grounded. In a world with increasingly complex technology which results in overpriced dealer service when things break. It's nice to know the DR650 tractor can be fixed in your garage with a google search and handful of basic tools.

[@dr650senduro]

I've been riding Suzuki dual-sport since 1985, DR650 is the close that u can get to that unicorn bike we've been chasing all our lives. Great in practically everything. Jack of all trade, master of none. Summery, no matter how many bikes u collect, always keep at least 1 DR650SE in ur stable.

[@smashedgyro]

DR & DRZ shift patterns be like: 1,N,2,3,4,5,5

[@PewLand]

​@@smashedgyroNo matter how many times I ride it I still try to shift to that imaginary 6th gear 😂

[@matthewb8229]

It seems the DR650 is like the Chevy 350, Ford 302 or Dodge 318 of the motorcycle world. Reliable, user friendly, and huge aftermarket support. I think I might need one in my garage

[@Dschinghiss]

As a European, I am super jealous of Americans, Canadians and Aussies for being able to get this bike new. Here in Europe, the latest you can get is one from 2000/2001, and if you want a used one you have to pay 4-5k€ for a decent one and sellers know that there is no comparible bike on the market so they can ask for these prices. There hasn't been a comparable bike in Europe since then. If you wanted a cheap, capable , simple, light adventure/dual sport bike that you could do everything with in the last 20 years, you had to buy a middle class bike because European and Japanese manufacturers outright refused to build a bike like this again. And now every new bike has modern technology, electronics, so even though Indian and Chinese manufacturers are now eyeing to fulfill that niche, it will not be the same.

[@DoubleGrape944]

I just brought home my first DR yesterday actually. Put 32 miles on it and I’m very happy with it so far

[@themotionlesstraveler]

Same thing , Just bought one this week and I LOVE it !

[@domenik8339]

Very lucky, cause this video is gonna jack up the prices on them for at least a couple years.

[@vitiatedvagabond9632]

@@domenik8339 i was just thinking that.. good thing ive already got one!

[@RobRobbinses]

Just get those death wings offa there and start puttin' money in the Procycle jar..

[@peterpitre9736]

Bought mine with 4 kms on it. 39,000kms now and i do all the maintenance myself. So easy to work on.

[@ridhvikg]

Praise be! For he has returned!

[@dagdraam]

I appreciate Connor‘s take! Great addition to the team!

[@tvh300]

Dino's Tinker Shed was featured! He's an amazing KZbin resource for DR650 owners.

[@KS-sh4xn]

Dino is the best.

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Thank you for the support Dino

[@KS-sh4xn]

@@DinosTinkerShed Watched your recent series on electrical thus far Dino. So great. Looking forward to the final in the series.

[@michaelcambareri101]

I have never, and likely will never, own one of these bikes. But I’m grateful to have a look into the world of people who love them. I’ve found the same level of dedication and fixation in the ‘60s and ‘70s Honda twin community, and it’s a wonderful thing to be a part of.

[@cinnamanstera6388]

Been waiting for this review for YEARS! like since the TW200 review! Stoked.

[@cinnamanstera6388]

Also, love that you included video clips from the absolute characters at Cross Training Adventures and from our fellow Canadian (i think) Kyle Noseworthy on his exhaust exchange. Truly, a DR connoisseur.

[@cinnamanstera6388]

Bought mine brand new in 2019 for 6K after tax. Couldn't find a decent used on for less than 4K so I thought it made sense to go new. Still have alot of mods to go but risers and Barkbusters, as well as the classic MT21 and D606 combo made a machine out of her.

[@Bata_Mare]

I have DRZ400S '07 in mint condition, and few days ago i bought the new V-Strom 800de. This video was really from bottom of your ❤ because I know how much I love my DRZ 😊 Now I can't wait for you or Ryan to get your hands on new v-strom to see your reaction.

[@StickPeopleAndPuff]

Who's Connor?

[@alanaspurling6469]

My former boss, had a DR-650 because it had a lower seat height (Fred being about 5 feet tall) he installed a lowering link and a desert tank. He then rode it across Nevada and Utah for a meeting in Salt Lake City, camping in the desert along the way.

[@newcenobium8872]

It's my favourite motorcycle being covered on my favourite motorcycle channel!

[@Ironsja11]

Nothing but respect for the DR 650, and that's from a die hard KLR guy.

[@TheSuperduck23]

I got a little excited when I saw Suzuki and 650, thought we would talk about the DL650 V-Strom 😅 another (cult) community you could talk about.

[@Richard-xu4cj]

I have an '05. I can't imagine a better MC for my needs. Super reliable, handles great in the twisties, 50+mpg, ideal for interstate speeds...I could go on and on lol. My other ride, currently, is a '98 TW200 with Shinko 428's- a mini supermoto.

[@endangeredmarmot4518]

This is EXACTLY why I recommended the DR to my work buddy - it is an everything to everyone machine, especially as an intro to dualsport/light adventuring

[@srileo]

Had one and loved it

[@superduperj1202]

Same. Miss mine.

[@slednut2000]

Just sold my 2019 a couple hours ago. Guy that bought it was super stoked. I'm going through some grieving for the mighty DR. Enjoy your new bike Frank, take care of her.

[@HINTER.WAELDLER]

As a proud owner of a 1991 DR 650, im happy to be part of the community.

[@YouYou-tg7qe]

Gotta be a 96 or up to count

[@HINTER.WAELDLER]

@@YouYou-tg7qe Nothing beats the look of the first 2 production years

[@mircearadu3854]

'93 here, kickstart only, oldschool

[@mircearadu3854]

What jetting do you have on it ?

[@HINTER.WAELDLER]

@@mircearadu3854 I have not touched the carb since I got it, it just runs too good the way it is set now

[@ridethroughlifertl]

My 96 DR650 has 60,604 miles, and counting. I've had 61 motorcycles now, and it is one of my all-time favorites for what it does. I miss my 08 KLR because of it's street manners, but I really enjoy having a more nimble bike off road. This DR smokes a bit and makes more noise than I think it should, but it still runs really good.

[@tracythorleifson]

That DR has _almost_ as many stickers as mine. 😂 It’s all about the farkles. And the stickers. Thanks for the shoutouts to all my favorite websites. And, yes, if the ZA should befall us, I’ll be on my DR, because I can fix it with duct tape, J B weld, and a multi tool.😉

[@IamDoctorJekyll]

My DR350S just turned 32 this month, and is still going strong. It does get better each time I tweak something. Friend has a 95 DR650. The Procycle site looks awesome, will be placing an order!

[@aldude999]

Bought a new DR last year, so simple, yet such a good do everything bike

[@GippersTravels]

We rode our 2009 DR650 2up around South America for 6 months and 22,000 kms, its been dropped more times than a hot potato, neglected, ragged over the Andes and the Rockies and still runs mint today - Great Bike 👍

[@thenutbucket5971]

Would love to see an XR650L video to finish the dual sport thumper trifecta

[@wakz2618]

Agreed!

[@leandroflaherty]

Add the xr650r for good taste too..

[@hamishclayton347]

Just retired a 2004 DR 650 - then bought another used one (2016) because I absolutely love this motorcycle and what it is capable of. I’ve always only done the standard upgrades to the exhaust, carbie and suspension and it’s all I’ve ever needed to haul my fat arse around the Aussie bush. We’re about to lose this bike in Australia because of design regulations around the use of ABS systems so hold onto your DR wherever you are and have fun ✌️🤙

[@BadgerMcblasty]

Last year was the last you could buy new in Oz, not to worry, I see plenty on bikesales people don’t realise how much of an amazing machine it is.

[@RobRobbinses]

What even is Australia without the bush pig? I think Cross Training Enduro's vids are why I bought one...

[@paulh6591]

The SV and DL650 lines are also legends of the everyday motorcycling world- they should be spotlighted, honored with a video.

[@mfbfreak]

Sadly, the SV will lose its V-engine soon if it didn't already. From that point onwards it's not an SV anymore imho.

[@mammouth2727]

Exactly. They barely changed the sv650 recipe in the last 25 years! (Except for the horrible gladius..)

[@paulh6591]

@@mammouth2727 Still, the lack of love for the Gladius makes me sadius.

[@mammouth2727]

I know it is irrational. I think I just hate the front light. But nothing about motorcycles is really rational anyways :)

[@arc001]

My 2021 dl650xt stays on tar. My 2013 dr650 lives for gravel.

[@neilmoore3856]

Ive always been a honda/suzuki guy. My neighbor and his buddies just bought big klrs and I was considering one also. This video and others from you guys has made my mind up on the suzuki. Keep the faith brothers.

[@miraclo3]

God Bless all Thumpers.

[@lukecalumlyonwrath7723]

Amen!

[@Po_Buoy_Fresh]

Dr350se, Dr650, and Xr650l are the only three bikes that I wanna own… funny when I go riding with new people and they got the latest and greatest. Here I am on my xr having same amount of fun for 1/4 the price.

[@RandyPiscione]

I have a '91, bought in early '92. Wanted that year because it still had a real bash plate, rear carrier and no electric start. Keep it simple, doesn't even need a battery! Sent the carb to California for some massaging, changed the bars, removed the snorkel, added a Supertrapp can, gold valves in the front forks, spent quite a bit of time jetting it myself and still runs very well, wheelies off idle with no clutch like an overweight trials bike. Biggest issue is the lack of aftermarket parts for anything earlier than '96.

[@mircearadu3854]

What jetting do you have on it ? I have a 93 ,kick only, and it's restricted. Thank you

[@RandyPiscione]

@@mircearadu3854 My jetting settings won't help you because of the mods done to the inside of my carb. Open up your exhaust a bit and open up your intake a bit. If you only open up the exhaust, all you'll get is more noise and some backfiring. There won't be any real increase in power, unless you're twelve years old and equate noise with power. Then, do the plug chops and tuning, it's worth the trouble. I did mine 30 years ago and never needed to do it again.

[@mircearadu3854]

@@RandyPiscione Hy Randy, thank you for taking the time to answer to me. What do you mean " do the plug chops " ? it does actualy help me, knowing the jetting size, becouse my DR came from Germany and was/still is factory restricted, DR 650 R SP44B, the B is for the restricted version, for germany only. I sourced the jetts sizes and came up with 150 main and 52.5 pilot, got the OEM codes for them and bought them from local suzuki dealer and i'm in the process of changing them and opening the exhaus and intake.

[@RandyPiscione]

@@mircearadu3854 The reason my jetting won't help you is because my carb has been modified, the inside has been machined, so it's no longer a stock carb. I can actually see through the main jet, not sure what size it actually is. Each of the "jets" in a carb act on a specific rev range. In order to get the bike running properly, you need to adjust each jet individually, and test the effects individually. And, you can't do any of this until you do your other mods, to the airbox and the exhaust. The phrase "plug chop" means you ride the bike in the rev range you're currently testing, and then kill the motor and coast to a stop. You'll need to do a bit of googling to check those ranges. This got interesting for me because I had everything perfect except the very top end. So, I would cruise on the highway at 120kph for a short distance, kill the motor and coast to a stop at the side of the road. Then I would pull the plug right there, check the colour, put it back in, and ride to work. At lunch I'd make an appropriate adjustment, and do the same thing on the trip home.

[@mircearadu3854]

:))) now i got it, spark plug, i was thinking at a actual plug. Once again, thank you for your input ! I hope that i get some time this weekend to make the mods. Best regards !

[@brianshanahan3878]

I've always wanted a DR650, I've had a few KLR's 650 and 250s, finally bought a DR in 2018 and love every ride on it! I ESPECIALLY love the TONS of groups and forums for ideas, support, help! I lust after other bikes, just bought a mint 1995 Goldwing, I'm really lusting after the V-Strom 800 but the DR will ALWAYS have it's place in my garage!

[@cidifede1]

What the hell is this??? I thought this was a mountain bike review channel. Happy to see Fortnine is getting back to its roots with motorcycle reviews. Great video guys! ❤❤

[@citizenX117]

It's the best bike in the world not just for it's performance but for its huge community that keeps growing every year

[@ParallelCamper]

I am a proud member of the DR650 community. It's all true.

[@verbalwidget7267]

ROB!! You have a beautiful DR.

[@ParallelCamper]

@@verbalwidget7267 Thanks VW!

[@swedishrick377]

Rob!!!

[@ParallelCamper]

@@swedishrick377 Hello Rick! Happy Easter!

[@swedishrick377]

@@ParallelCamper Right back at you! Enjoy the wet weekend. 😁

[@levy2067]

Simply a great bike. My father owned a DR650 for 16 years before gifting it to me on my 18th birthday. I have a special connection to that bike and I’ve gotten many many compliments from fellow riders. It has character and is in my opinion perfect. I’ll never ever sell it and will kewp as clean as possible.

[@PhillyHippy]

My first bike! Shouldn't have sold it!!! Had super moto tires and bags and everything. 😢

[@cmachado1835]

I bought my DR650SE in 2007. It is my only motorcycle for long trips en trails, including deserts. Only upgrades: front suspension coils, skid plate, rack, seat, and screws for the carburetor. Very, very reliable lady.

[@Bugoutnow589]

The king is dead, long live the King!

[@EricForsyth-su4hx]

ROFL @3:20... sums up the DR650 experience in one facial expression ;)

[@klyddmeisters]

Where's Ryan? We miss him

[@SamV48]

Still riding my 96 DR 650.... 60k kilometers on it. never dies. lovely bike, easy and enjoyable to work on. can only recommend 👍🏻