STOCK SUZUKI DR650 REVIEW.

Hey guys just a small video on my own personal views of a Suzuki DR650. Although the bike has modifications the tyres and suspension / seat remain stock.
thanks for watching.

[@Sum4Seb]

We run either Kenda K270 or Shinko E804/E805 tires and love them both. Affordable, decent longevity and good all around performance at an affordable price. At 5:23 you want a 14 tooth front sprocket for the tighter stuff not 16 or you can go with a bigger rear sprocket. 15-44 is pretty much the biggest combo you can run with the stock 110 links chain. Good luck sorting out the suspension, can't wait you see what tires you pick. *T4S*

[@NzJohny]

Thanks for pointing that out! No idea why that passed my brain. Will take a look at the tyres. Thanks man!

[@RGB872]

+1 on dropping a tooth in the front for tighter stuff OR add a tooth in the rear, which is like dropping 1/3 of a tooth in the F for a reasonable compromise.

[@eman4013]

The stock Bridgestone on my dr650 was bald in the center after 3500km of hard metal and tarseal road + off road riding. I put a shinko on, $310 I think can't be sure, bike has now done just over 8000km and the shinko is about two thirds worm. Great value for the money. Bridgestone on the front still original getting close to replacement.

[@eman4013]

Shinko trail master E-705 is what I'm running fyi 😁

[@ericcournoyer1595]

Pound for pound,,, dollar for dollar the DR is unbeatable.

[@87Sakiel]

I bought Net Sit & Fly seat cover. Hear alot of good from people. Its super cheap on ebay. Will have the bike in a week to test it myself!

[@NzJohny]

Nice! I will go check them out right now. Could be a good option! Thanks

[@markuss3886]

I take mine to Menai which is rough AF,seems to hold up OK.

[@jimdoolan2277]

Just updated my frount suspension with just new springs Wow night and day going to do the back one as well also if I and doing alot off road put a 14 teeth sprocket on the front 😀 why I done the suspension is because I am 120 kg and run a 25 liters tank good upgrade and have a concept seat on my dr650 CHEERS 🍻

[@NzJohny]

Good stuff mate! Chers

[@eman4013]

How do you find the seat concepts seat compared to the stock?

[@jimdoolan2277]

Seat is heaps better than the stock seat anything would be lol 😆

[@vincentscott6168]

I only replaced front springs to a heavier non progressive set, big difference.

[@NzJohny]

Nice! Sounds more cost effective to!

[@tassieadventurerider4815]

The seat is the next thing for me too... cheers

[@NzJohny]

Sergant or seat concepts? 🤔

[@tassieadventurerider4815]

@@NzJohny Not sure yet which is better. haven't looked into it.

[@NzJohny]

@@tassieadventurerider4815 same here. Might just come down to price. Thanks for watching.

[@markarmstrong3834]

Yep 14T requires much clutch slipping for low speed work. I run 14 T front and stock rear. I fitted it during lockdown to teach my son to ride on front and back lawns and now I can do figure 8s without clutch use - just...I find the 14T is way better closer gearing for the twisties and gravel I like to ride in the Coro. I did about 200-250 ks open road (near Mokau to Whangamomona to Stratford and back up coast to near Mokau) and the Mokau trail ride on 14T and all good with Shinko 244s as it was very dry. I would go back to 15T for a longer more open road rides but it's so easy to change just put a 14T in the tool kit... e.g. I'd take the 14T down South for the trails, 15 for open road cruising - 14T is fine and still easily goes to 130+ km overtaking but at 100-110 on 14T it is a little vibey so 15T better for open road. If anyone wants a 14T PM me on FB - I have a spare I might sell. I wouldn't go without two sprockets...cheapest best "power" and "torque" :-) "upgrade" you can do...cheers Johny for top vids !

[@NzJohny]

Good explanation mate thanks!

[@markarmstrong3834]

@@NzJohny cheers mate - riding today on 14T to give you some idea 5000 RPM is 110 km/hr. Great ride Waihi to Hampton Downs and return.

[@Jeff-qu5tc]

2009 dr650.. 20000 miles.. 3500usd.. yay or nay?

[@NzJohny]

Not to sure how much they are worth in usa. Many mods on it already? 🤔🤔🤔

[@ComfyDadShoes]

I’m going to change up the suspension after the warranty on mine expires. I’m doing the revalve with 8.5 spring on rear and using the 60% springs up front… maybe emulators

[@NzJohny]

That's what I was thinking to. 👌

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

Late 2 conversation but leave it stock till something fucks up and you gotta replace it. (Unless it's the NSU) PS it's not a dirt bike...... PSS it's not a street bike.

[@jayyates6277]

Have you bothered checking your NSU screws? I read they fixed this issue in 2017?

[@NzJohny]

I haven't bothered no :) I think 2017 is correct although not %100 sure. Most definitely after 2017. Thanks for watching.

[@bulletben5837]

Geez hard man! Still rocking the stock seat?

[@NzJohny]

Madness isn't it? 😅😅

[@ryannafe9252]

As outdated as these bikes are with the carburetor and such, there really isn’t anything on the market with this set of features and capabilities, especially considering that a brand new one is just shy of $7,000 USD.

[@guthrie1960]

If your changing so much on the DR to make it more of the bike you want.... Why did you not just get the KLR? Which looks to me to have all the stuff your changing on the DR..... IDK someone enlighten me. Could be the New 2021 KLR is a POS... tell me why.

[@NzJohny]

Wheres the fun in that? Also klr has to much plastics to break off. :)

[@Alex-yt7zt]

Where are ya riding on these trails?

[@karlkratzer4928]

if the stock is 80-20 tread there cool but any thing else sucks i think all dr650s are at there best with 80-20 tires treads

[@NzJohny]

I hear ya :)

[@cazac73]

Did you end up getting a new exhaust? I know you said you prefer a quieter exhaust - me too, so I’m interested to see what you choose. I’m thinking Barrett slip on at the moment

[@NzJohny]

I have one on the way. "Leovince x3" it doesn't have any packing. It's baffled . So no maintenance. If you get the barret let me know how it is. Chers mate

[@cazac73]

@@NzJohny that one looks good. Make sure to do a video on it. Before and after noise levels and weight of stock muffler vs Leovince would be good to see. Plus the installation process would be great 👍

[@overcome8628]

My Dr 650 scares the hell out of me off road, shinko 744 tires. yea I need new suspension.

[@NzJohny]

I will take a look at those tyres right now. Thanks mate.

[@overcome8628]

@@NzJohny I ride on road more than off, I would call procycle for tire recommendations. I really like your videos please keep posting.

[@NzJohny]

Will do. thanks mate. Much appreciated

[@mt1885]

Hi NzJohny ADV did you change your tires if so what did you put on? I got a 2006 DR650 low mile model and still has the original OEM tires on it? Like to have some for pavement and gravel roads.

[@NzJohny]

Hey mate. I have some Dunlop d606 ready to put on. What do you have in mind?

[@mt1885]

@@NzJohny Any thoughts on the Bridgetone battle ax41 tires or would dunlops be better?

[@NzJohny]

Hmm good question. Which ever ones u go for I would love to hear what u think!

[@davyboycolon530]

What pannier racks are you using ?

[@NzJohny]

They are dirt racks soft bag support from canada :)

[@davyboycolon530]

@@NzJohny thanks just ordered a set for mine

[@roocrew86]

Fork swap mate

[@cristianoduarte6265]

Tires with i

[@NzJohny]

It's both