Yenkro Fairing (Gen 2) on My 2022 Suzuki DR650

Thanks for checking out my Yenkro Fairing video. I'm a fully paying, satisfied customer in The United States. I recently completely modified my 2022 Suzuki DR650SE and the Yenkro Fairing is perhaps the centerpiece of all my mods as well as my favorite. It has no equal currently on the market and has completely transformed my bike. Also check out my Complete Mods Video to see all of the changes I made across the entire bike. Thank you for watching and please subscribe for more gear and adventure travel videos.

[@chelseastanch307]

Your bike is a beaut! Love learning about the all the modifications done and all the research you’ve put into having this bike customized perfectly for you. Great video!

[@GeordieMac]

You’re the best, Chelsea. Thanks for following. Love hearing from you!

[@llano19fly]

Lots of folks would fish in this area & go tubing. Yes I miss it.

[@WildBORProductions]

Great vid and thanks for sharing! I recently picked up a lightly used first Gen. Quality kit. I do love the gen 2!

[@GeordieMac]

It's the one mod I would want the most! Can't imagine not having it.

[@RangerRyke]

Didn’t get one good look at the fairing from a distance 😢

[@GeordieMac]

I have a lot of videos. I’m sure there’s more great views of it!

[@jonwoodworker]

I can't stand the look of the 6.6 gal. tank. However, paired with this set up, it looks amazing. I use my DR650 for mostly dirt and wouldn't for my set up. Maybe I will pick up another one and do this set up for light adventure. I fell in love with the DR650 over a decade ago because of many reasons, one being the versatility and an other being the aftermarket support. You can turn the mighty DR650 into anything you want with bolt on parts.

[@GeordieMac]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Jon. Agreed. I love the bike. For highway time, the size and weight is perfect. For off-road and tight conditions, I wish it was 100 pounds lighter. But I’m getting better and better.

[@mtscott]

A man is serious about his DR when he buys a Yenkro. And…adds on full customisation! 😳 Well done….

[@GeordieMac]

It makes the bike! Totally different without it. Thank you!

[@shawnwright5332]

Perfect world touring set up the mighty Dr650

[@GeordieMac]

Thank you! I agree!

[@ricflair_mclaren]

wow, a work of art

[@GeordieMac]

Thanks so much, Oxintar! Your kindness and appreciation means a lot. I couldn’t agree more and I stand in awe of Joe’s (Yenkro) vision, design, engineering and beautiful mind. I mean, seriously, Joe envisioned this product and meticulously designed it with the eye of an experienced rider, then designed and built the machine to build the product. Truly a beautiful mind.

[@pablomaximilianosantana2402]

Espectacular!❤

[@GeordieMac]

Muchímas gracias!

[@lifeexpert3053]

Awesome fairing like KTM.

[@GeordieMac]

Definitely! Love it!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@vikingga]

Wow, a definite want, but WAY outta my price range... Gonna have to put it on the wish list and Save Up, probably a couple of years 😢... Got just about everything I want/need but THIS would definitely be a luxury upgrade for me...

[@GeordieMac]

Definitely expensive, but it’s like having a whole new motorcycle.

[@dandersonjr]

It seems priced fairly competitive compared to other options out there but the thing I can't get used to with pretty much all fairings/towers is how far out they are from the handlebars. I'm going to try a 100 dollar windscreen to start for my 701 and maybe eventually I'll end up with one of these. Thanks.

[@GeordieMac]

Sounds like a good plan. You know how I feel about the Yenkro! Thanks for watching.

[@llano19fly]

If you have lived in Jax. very long, you may have seen a man riding his Harley from the sidecar he built for it. He lost his legs in military service. There are many good engineering firms in Jax. Because of its location on the ocean/ river / US Navy shipyards & closeness to Daytona Beach, there are many ways to earn money there.

[@Pccart1121]

Would it be possible to hook up a dimmer to the low-beam LED so that they could be dimmed for road use? Decreasing wattage usage is pretty important on a DR but I also don’t like blinding oncoming traffic.

[@GeordieMac]

Gosh, I don’t know. Personally, I like oncoming traffic being very aware of me. I also upgraded my battery and stator.

[@Pccart1121]

Gotcha. Yeah, there’s a fine line between visibility and being a nuisance with these new super bright LEDs. I mean, there’s a reason a lot of them aren’t DOT approved haha. Anyway, thanks for the reply. Just found your channel. Good luck on your trip!

[@GeordieMac]

@@Pccart1121 I’m in Mexico and there’s some good videos on the way!

[@GeordieMac]

Hey, Clint! I was just in touch with Joe of Yenkro and he said when they are adjusted correctly they do not blind oncoming traffic because they have a low beam cutoff. Hope this helps. I’m deep into Mexico on my adventure and am definitely loving the Yenkro!

[@jcee2259]

No. Off-road, I often fly ahead of front tire. When boulder obstructions are unavoidable. I don't need to also damage a Yenkro Fairing. I'd hurt less without tumbling through it. Between Canada and Central California at posted interstate speeds I needed no fairing.

[@GeordieMac]

Thanks for commenting and sharing your experience. You’re a much bolder rider than me!

[@valentijnwesterveld4483]

He, that a rely great rally kitt! And great review. I missed one thing, can you give me the price of the kitt?

[@GeordieMac]

Hello and thanks for watching and commenting. I believe the cost is on the Yenkro website. I didn’t want to quote it because it might have changed and it all depends on the options you choose. Sorry that’s not a help, but give the website a look.

[@valentijnwesterveld4483]

@@GeordieMac That was a answer and of course, I should have watched on there website for price details. Thx for your video and thanks for your (quick) response. 😊👊🏻

[@stevenjohn4]

Hi Mate Do you get much wind buffering and air pressure behind the screen Are you getting the buffering off the top of the screen into your face Cheers

[@GeordieMac]

Hello, Steven. Good question. I would say, no, but you've got me thinking now. Because the screen can pop right off, I'll try a ride where I remove it and note the difference. I'll report back to you.

[@stevenjohn4]

@@GeordieMac Hi mate Reason asking I have a Yenkro Gen 2 Both screens are giving me buffering I took off the screen I was flat out hanging on the bars at speed I was just seeing if it is me with my hight and helmet and sitting position Cheers

[@GeordieMac]

@@stevenjohn4 You've got me thinking now - especially about my audio when I'm recording. What do you experience? I wear an Arai XD4 and I'm 5'10". I don't experience terrible vibrations or extraordinary noise, but I do have a difficult time with wind noise on my audio. I'mm thinking the wind does get directed right toward my chin/mouth area. I think I'll experiment with angling my head differently.

[@stevenjohn4]

Yeah same helmet and height When I have the lid open that’s when I get heavy buffering

[@GeordieMac]

@@stevenjohn4 I’m rather novice but I’d say I don’t experience anything too intense or extraordinary. There’s some really good videos on wind buffeting here on KZbin. I watched some to learn more and my key take away was that there are tons of contributing factors and also that it’s common for buffeting to occur from below. Sorry I’m not much help. Check out some of the videos if you haven’t already and I hope they might help you! Best, G

[@makaiclearwater3811]

dude those fairings are 1600 bucks?! whaaaaaat

[@GeordieMac]

Not cheap, yes. But, I believe you get what you pay for.

[@latituderider]

If Suzuki gave the DR650 the KLR treatment, this is how I'd imagine it'd look like.

[@GeordieMac]

Yes and also reinforces how talented and visionary Joe of Yenkro is.

[@keithking6951]

About how much do you have in the tank and fairing upgrades?

[@GeordieMac]

Hey, Keith. Well the tank is about $300 and the fairing is quite expensive, over $2,000. That’s a big number and many people say, “Why would you put that much money into a DR650?” To which I answer, if you’re planning an adventure trip through remote places like Central or South America, Africa, the Far East, Australia… then I think it wise to consider your ability to repair your bike in these remote locations should something go wrong. The DR650 is well known all over the world, is highly reliable and hasn’t changed in 20 years. That’s why I chose it for adventure travel. The Yenkro fairing, while expensive, is the most transformative, important modification I made to my bike. I love it and can’t imagine the bike without it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@keithking6951]

@@GeordieMac the yenkro makes it look so much nicer. It makes me really consider the Dr as an option for my adventure bike.

[@GeordieMac]

@@keithking6951 Definitely! I love the bike and the fairing! If you’re adventure traveling, I highly recommend it. In Mexico, the police in Mazatlán and Guadalajara ride DR650s which is great for two reasons - you know you can find parts and repairs and everyone I met was so friendly and helpful and loved talking about the mods to the DR! It’s an amazing bike and not overly flashy. I’m about to sell my beloved DR…

[@SmalltimR]

It looks great - but like many custom parts, it is cost prohibitive

[@GeordieMac]

Thanks for watching and commenting. It is expensive but I can’t imagine doing my trip through Latin America without it.

[@Dave_A41]

what garmin is that

[@GeordieMac]

Hey Dave, thanks for watching. It’s the Montana 700i.

[@TheWanderingGeezer]

At half the cost of the bike itself it doesn’t make sense, to me.

[@GeordieMac]

Valid opinion. Thanks for checking it out.

[@TheWanderingGeezer]

Ridiculously expensive.

[@GeordieMac]

Very expensive to be sure, but in a class of its own.

[@juacartav3363]

Keep in mind that just a pair of quality LED (DOT approved) light pods cost aroud $400 USD. I agree it is on the expensive side. I think the quality in craftsmanship and components somehow justify the price.