Suzuki DR650 1HR Road Test | Better On-Road Than a KLR650???

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After trading my KLR650 for a DR650 in the last video. This time we hop on the new bike to make the hour trip back home. Let's see how the bike compares to the KLR650 and the XR650L waiting at home!
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@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

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@davidl546 5 месяцев назад

I'm partial to Suzuki. I like KLRs, yet I would consider the DR as an upgrade! As far as bikes go, simple is best in my experience, compared to the uber-adventure bikes.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Agreed!!!

@tvh300 4 месяца назад

Yup, simplicity and easy maintenance are the greatest features of the DR.

@Solo_adv 5 месяцев назад

JNS LED headlight on my XR650L turned out to be a really great upgrade. And then put an IMS 6 gallon tank on my Honda a clear one worked as a gas gauge. I get a lot of compliments on it. Super happy for you! Stay safe.

@suzyamerica4679 5 месяцев назад

What kind of mpg's do you get out of your XR? (and what year is it) Last year I got to borrow an old one (1995) for some dual sport riding. Loved it. Kind of abused it drifting on gravel. In motion it felt like a big dirt bike. But I only got 104 miles out of that stock 2.8g tankful and wow did that kill the buzz. So range and economy improvements would be important.

@Solo_adv 5 месяцев назад

@@suzyamerica4679 it's a 2008 XR and to be honest I'm not sure the MPGs. I also have a Dave's carb. mod on it, a Yoshimura exhaust. A friend of mine who builds bikes put some 450X forks on this thing for me. Luv it

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Nice! I think I'll try the JNS light too! Sounds like a good set up, looking forward to finishing mine too!

@yfzrider729 5 месяцев назад

We were expecting one bike and you got both of the main KLR competitors. Far exceeded expectations and I’m looking forward to your videos on both.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

I'm really glad to hear that!!! I figured now is the time, let's make something happen! Should also be a ton of fun!

@andrewdunlop9930 5 месяцев назад

"Goes from washing machine to dirt bike" is a perfect description for the DR! That rattlely growl when you twist the throttle at speed is addictive. Great video!

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

It's soooo strange! I've never ridden a bike that did that. Half the time I had to remind myself that it was supposed to be like that. It's such an awful racket, I LOVE it!

@mikerichards3248 5 месяцев назад

I totally relate to your "I'm a dual-sport" guy comment in the vid. I'm doing sprockets and chain on a friend's '17 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and I admire the beast but have no interest in owning one. I don't even want to do the test drive. A 650 dual-sport is as big as I want to go. So your latest additions to the fleet are right in my interest zone. Let the good times roll!!

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Good, I'm glad to hear that Mike! Haha yeah, I'd like to try one on the roads or maybe some light, easy going trails. But I'm so looking forward to riding my new adds on the tougher woods trails and single track. Just can't beat a light grunty bike there!

@roosterinorbit 5 месяцев назад

Great quality video. Everything you say is engaging and doesn’t just feel like filler. Great production!

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! I'm really glad to hear that!!!

@snakepix 5 месяцев назад

Congrats on the new DR, I was looking for a nice used one, but couldn’t find one so I purchased a 2024. Two days later my neighbor drives by on a 2011 with only 400 miles on it and it was for sale. Lol I’m excited to see what you’ve got planned for your DR. Stay safe and I really enjoy your videos.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Oh no!!! Haha. That's usually how it goes. Nothing good for sale... until you make a purchase haha. Thanks! I can't wait to see how it turns out too! Haha.

@LeviHeizer 5 месяцев назад

I cruise 80 on my DR650 with the tusk windshield and Acerbis 6.6 gallon tank all day no issues.

@LeviHeizer 5 месяцев назад

Delkevic makes a 3.5lb full exhaust for $300 plus their $50 screen type baffle sounds nice and isn't too loud. Swapping the front fender out for the Acerbis one helps on the highway also.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Nice! That sounds like one heck of a KLR rival!

@MattPerry 5 месяцев назад

@@LeviHeizer What is the name of that acerbis fender for the DR 650?

@MattPerry 5 месяцев назад

@@LeviHeizer What is the top speed on your DR 650?

@LeviHeizer 5 месяцев назад

@@MattPerry it's on the Procycle website, just a universal replacement.

@diggy-d8w 5 месяцев назад

I think these Suzuki's have a niche that's so good that it draws people to them. Reliable & affordable, plenty of parts w/ no waiting like I've heard of KTM owners waiting a year for stuff. But I digress, the DR's(400/650) are simple for most to work on plus the cult following means there people all around doing stuff to their bike. After market is thru the roof, part of the culture, and for the most part it's affordable. I'm looking for a 1st bike so I'm looking at your reasons for the 650's ~ thanks for the videos

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

100% agree! They're pretty hard to beat, as is the aftermarket support and communities who know them so well!

@diggy-d8w 5 месяцев назад

Yup & would ya believe I've not bought a bike yet..... lmao, I'm depending on videos like your to guide me . TY much

@tylermears480 5 месяцев назад

Come to washington let's ride haha I have the 22 black edition with a heap of mods. Look into the lexx slip on exhaust it sounds perfect and its tunable I personally run 42mm race tip haha

@avgjoerides 5 месяцев назад

You were one my inspirations to get my KLR, but I still enjoy your content regardless of what you are riding. I look forward to seeing where you go with the DR.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Thanks man!!! And thanks so much for the support! It means a lot and I'm hoping I can make it worth your while!

@bigtrev761 Месяц назад

🇦🇺😎👍Hey prepper Dawg . I just went to my local food store and the milk was $7.85 for 3 litres of . Thank goodness they’re getting rid of the cows 🐮 🐮🐮🐮

@SwankyCatProductions Месяц назад

OUCH!

@DiveTrainerDan 5 месяцев назад

Think it is more about the maintenance on the Husky. I'm just not interested because I just don't have the time for lots of maintenance.

@The-Jokes-on-You 5 месяцев назад

I think making an XR 150R super moto project should be on the list of full-time RU-vidr content 🤔

@robbieandbeckie 5 месяцев назад

I hope you find a Gen1 KLR.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

I've been looking! I think I'll need to wait a while on that one though. To many irons in the fire the way it is 🤣

@robbieandbeckie 5 месяцев назад

@@SwankyCatProductions Make sure you get one made in Japan. Mine is a 2005, I believe that or 2006 is the last year before they moved production to Malaysia or something like that.

@loganroberge7632 5 месяцев назад

Going fishing on my bike is like my number 1 fav thing to do. I go searching for brook trout creeks for days 😂

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

That's my favorite thing to find and fish for too!!!

@loganroberge7632 5 месяцев назад

@@SwankyCatProductions maybe you should head north of the border and bring me that husky lol! I’ll trade you my gen 1 and get you into some specks :p

@daverector6087 5 месяцев назад

the dr wakes up alot with a 150 main jet drill the pipe out 2" hole in the air box but one of the best mods is get a 14 tooth front sprocket... makes the bike alot better off road and will still get 100mph top speed

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Wow, that's pretty crazy. I still can't get over the range these bikes can cover, even with the stock gearing!

@Speedytrip 5 месяцев назад

I had a KLR650 and now have a DR650. The KLR is a more comfortable touring bike out of the box (ergos, seat and wind protection), but you can turn the DR in any kind of bike you want it to be (from supermoto to dual sport to adventure/touring bike). The DR650 is just so much more fun than the KLR650. And agree with you about the 701, if it was made by Yamaha I'd have one parked in my garage, but it's KTM...

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

100% agree with that! KLR is great for those who want to explore a little. The DR can explore A LOT more. Shouldn't take too many mods to make it feel pretty darn comfy on the road too. I can't wait!

@jsned2502 5 месяцев назад

Nothing is better on the KLR except wind protection. It is a dog motor wise and heavier. Suspension sucks on both for anything more than rough back roads.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

It's no DR, that's for sure!

@alanwalls3117 5 месяцев назад

Will be interesting to see what is your preferred bike to ride regardless of views

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Yeah I'm pretty interested to see how I feel about them after a few rides and some mods!

@jonwoodworker 5 месяцев назад

No offense to the XR, I've had one. But the DR650 is just a better Dual Sport motorcycle. The KLR is a budget ADV bike and has long passed its dual sport heritage. The decision has always been simple; if you ride all dirt=XR, all street=KLR, and if you want to ride everything=DR.

@phil4986 5 месяцев назад

Fun video. The DR weighs seventy pounds less then the KLR. There is a RU-vidr ( I think Australian ) who has put a six gallon tank and done some suspension and brake mods and drove his DR many thousands of happy miles. I wish the DR had fuel injection on it. But they seem to not suffer much from carb issues. Really good bikes.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

I think I've seen him! Yeah the DR needs a few mods, but is an incredible platform for a lightweight ADV!

@timlubbers2884 5 месяцев назад

Notshookadv here on the tube will make most klr riders cry with the Australian riding he does …

@keithquinn5624 5 месяцев назад

Jet kit, airbox mod, slip on, 14tooth front sprocket.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Sounds like a wheely machine!

@yfzrider729 5 месяцев назад

You can ride the drz at 60 all day with the S gearing no problem. Interstate I’m still not comfortable on.

@josmoify 5 месяцев назад

can't wait for some "impartial" comparison by the same person of the two in real dual sport offroading conditions . Good job

@randywood9060 5 месяцев назад

I sold my ktm 690 Enduro r and bought a dr 650. I enjoy it so much more, I don't regret it at all. I'm looking forward to your assessment.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

No way?!?! I suppose I can see it. Any idea why you like the DR better?

@ArcticJeff 5 месяцев назад

I like that DR, Ben! Looking forward to seeing your build on it and comparisons to the KLR and XR. Not too many folks can say they rode a KLR650, DR650 and an XR650 all in the same day! LOL

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Oh man, yeah that's true! And I most certainly did! I think I enjoyed the XR the most, but that's just because I finally got to try the new bars! 🤣

@billwalsh3672 5 месяцев назад

I’m thinking of trading & until I get a chance to swing a leg over something that feel right the DR 650 is on the short list. I’ve owned a gen. 1 KLR & considering the new “S” model. As I’m 75 I’m certainly considering the weight disadvantage of the KLR Just doing gentle off road stuff now.

@jimporter7209 4 месяца назад

You're right. There's nothing better than a DR650. You can have all those big 500 pound bikes. The DR is the best all-rounder available and for some reason it's extremely satisfying to ride.

@SwankyCatProductions 4 месяца назад

Definitely!

@timlubbers2884 5 месяцев назад

I think the biggest reason the glamour didn’t follow the clout is because, and I know it will sound silly, but they never got a name. Ie. The Africa twin, the tiger, the tenure …

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Huh, yeah I suppose it could be. DR just makes it sound like a regular old dirt bike, not the impressive machine it really is!

@ericrusch8258 5 месяцев назад

Hello Clintonville. The DR is often forgot greatness - best compromise of the Japanese 650s yet in the shadows of the drz.

@robbieandbeckie 5 месяцев назад

Get Doubletake mirrors, new fork springs and shock spring.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Sounds like a good plan!

@deltoid77-nick 5 месяцев назад

You're telling me you're going to replace the headlight and the headlight Plastics? oh that sucks😢 the the Retro styling appeal of that bike is totally centered around the headlight. I just recommend getting an LED bulb to get that super efficient benefit from LEDs sealed beam rectangular headlights are awesome and the visor as it's called in the parts database is actually really appealing to me at least. Well at the end of the day you know what's best for your bikes. I'll get myself an XR650L and I'll do with that one as I please, I just hope you enjoy that Bulletproof rfvc engine to the fullest and spread the word of the XRs!

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

It's actually sort of grown on me to be honest! My plan will actually sort of keep the style, with just a bit more functionality. It's an awesome bike so far! Can't wait to put in more seat time!

@DirtRider22a 5 месяцев назад

Having owned both, I would personally choose the KLR on the road, but it needs a 16t front sprocket to not feel like it’s being rung out at highway speeds, on the flip side I ran -1 on the dr650 and was happy with it then on road still considering it’s geared a little tall stock IMO

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

You know, if I didn't do silly things like run single track and muddy two track. I'll bet I'd really like the KLR with a 16 tooth and some TKC-80s. That would be an awesome midweight ADV bike. To bad I'm a lunatic 🤣

@scottrussell6646 2 месяца назад

Dr650 seems like great bike. I'll would love to try one. I have a Drz. I don't get the comment about wanting a bike you could go all day at 60 and the Drz can't. Mine will go 70 all day long and have hit 80 uphill. Mine is smooth at 60. Little vibration. I can ride all day long. So what are you talking about? I have the 400s.

@garysarizonaadventures2167 5 месяцев назад

I love my 2022 DR 650 5500 miles I put a warp 9 fork brace on and it made a big difference in handling I recommend it.

@jeffwright9431 3 месяца назад

Good looking bike. I love my DR650ES. Seems like mine will hit 70 in about 3 seconds and it has plenty of power to pass when cruising at 70. In fact 5th gear is kind of luggy at anything under 60.

@technospcgaming 5 месяцев назад

Look up the apprentice adventurer from aus he and another guy use the Drz in the outback give you a good idea what to look out for buddy take care ride safe. From Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

I believe those were the guys that I watched back in the day when I almost bought my first one!

@technospcgaming 5 месяцев назад

@SwankyCatProductions one guy called josh and can't remember the name of the other guy a watch them quite often some cracking trails buddy

@tmurray3347 5 месяцев назад

Love the DR man. I have a 2014 and it’s a blast!

@trapskilla 5 месяцев назад

Actually pretty excited for this series. I have always heard many good things about the DRs but never explored them myself.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Yeah same! Haha. I'm pretty interested to see how things go with both of these bikes. Very promising so far!

@scottytoohotty7617 5 месяцев назад

They're great bikes, I'll keep mine forever, BUT doing any distance on the highway is masochistic. Wind fatigue and getting shoved all over by crosswinds at 80 is not enjoyable.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Yeah I can see that being an issue. I'm planning on doing a rally fairing to help with the wind fatigue. It'll be interesting to see how that and being loading down with camping gear will affect the road manors...

@scottytoohotty7617 5 месяцев назад

@@SwankyCatProductions I didn't do the full fairing, but I can tell you that a windshield helps, but it's not enough. It's the weight. My DR after customizing it to the maximum...plastics, gas tank, muffler, etc, weighed 320 lbs. Weight is everything at hwy speed...in town, or for short trips, it's great. These guys that travel across states or continents are masochistic...or haven't traveled on a proper touring bike...

@joe2479 2 месяца назад

Please figure out how to put an analog tach on the DR. Many people search, without success, for a way to get a tach on this bike. That crappy speedometer would also be nice to replace. You will be a hero if you do an nice install video on an analog tach.

@ComfyDadShoes 5 месяцев назад

All three of the 650cc thumper dual sports from Japan have been compared on this channel, which is such a good resource. I can’t think of another channel where this is the case 🤟

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Hahaha yeah man!!! I'm just crazy enough to make it happen 🤣. Thank you!!!

@DoubleGrape944 5 месяцев назад

I bought a DR finally a week ago. Did a bunch of mods that cost me like less than $10 total and I’m just getting started

@joshdoddadbod 5 месяцев назад

Man you are making me miss my dr. I loved that bike. I had to sell it so we could financially survive mat leave, now on a klx300 (which is great) but I miss the grunt of the dr.

@johnwillard6198 5 месяцев назад

❤ loved my dr since I bought it new in 2008

@retiredwaterdoctor 5 месяцев назад

Whats going on....all white garage,,,,,,sunglasses please......add some color to the fleet. Great garage of bikes now......turn one into a SM.....that would be a nice build. Thanks for your hard work. Garth

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Ha ha yeah it's probably the strangest thing I've ever done. Until my wife bought her car, I'd purposely never owned a white vehicle because white isn't a paint color, it's what paint looks like, before they add color, ha ha. It's starting to grow on me now though.

@sashashpiruk4865 4 месяца назад

Have a 23 dr650 and 23 klr. To me the dr is way better except for the fuel injection on klr…

@joellikness2121 5 месяцев назад

Keep the comparisons coming! I think my end goal is going to be either a DR650, KLR650, or XR650, so your direct back-to-back comparisons are really helpful.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

PERFECT!!!!

@vernlochtefeld1626 5 месяцев назад

I’ve ridden all 3 plus the KTM 690. The power of the 690 is intoxicating. Just so much fun to ride. But the next guy is just happy to plod along. To each their own.

@grant31781 4 месяца назад

The stock gearing in 1st and 5th on both the KLR and DR 650 are almost identical The DR is about 2mph faster at highway speeds.

@jamesgeorge4874 5 месяцев назад

Yes. It is. Same power as the KLR, 75-100 lbs less weight.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Heck yeah, like a whole different kind of bike!

@batterylow69 3 месяца назад

I would really like to know where the tires are somewhat designed for offroading do they end up wearing a ton easier or is if roughly the same

@snupermoto723 5 месяцев назад

Look into the Neutral switch and fix it

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Didn't they start using thread locker prior to 2018?

@snupermoto723 5 месяцев назад

@@SwankyCatProductions Maybe, wanna chance it?

@thr0w407 5 месяцев назад

I prefer the gen 1 klr650 to the DR, but after '07, the DR is better, in every way almost.

@markr9983 5 месяцев назад

Hey, great video! Look up the NSU fix problem. It seems generally rare but can potentially destroy the motor. I got a tusk LED headlight that greatly improved nighttime driving. And got the JNS footpeg lowering kit. I'll probably get some handlebar risers soon, the handlebars feel low when standing on pegs while offroading.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

We fixed that on my buddies 06! Definitely a scary thing, but I believe they started putting thread locker on those fasteners at the factory prior to 2018... Do the JNS pegs get rid of the rubber isolation? I think I'll get a set of those and probably raise my bars up and push them forward a bit too. Should make it just about perfect!

@markr9983 5 месяцев назад

@SwankyCatProductions yes. The JNS don't have any rubber at mounting points. It totally gets rid of that flex that the stock pegs have. The 1 inch Tusk habdlebar risers, with the 1.5 inch JNS dropped footpeg mounts made standing offroad much more comfortable.

@kh-vz2el 5 месяцев назад

Great content, excellent choice on the DR650. I'm very happy with my 2013 I picked up from the second owner had it all most 4 years my other bikes are hardly ridden and I've put over 4000 miles on the DR was set up as a adventure bike I'm changing it back to lite ADV/Dual sport now.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

That's awesome! I think I'll really enjoy mine too. Light ADV / Dual Sport is my goal as well!

@everlast2658 5 месяцев назад

Good steady bike took a dr650 to Morocco in 98, no issues

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

That's an epic trip, nice!!!

@johnjenkins9202 5 месяцев назад

Picked up my 2008 Dr on Thursday on Saturday I went and rode over 60 miles of dirt LOL I really like that thing picked it up with lots of extras already done. Can't wait to see what you do with yours

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Perfect!!! That sounds awesome! I'm hoping I can get on mine this week and do some off road riding.

@starseeddeluxe 3 месяца назад

Roll on power if properly geared should be nearly zero. If they geared motorcycles correctly they would have a super super tall 5th. Meaning, you should need to drop 2 gears before you get into the peak roll on torque. It's insane that consumers have not realized how terribly low all the Japanese motorcycles are geared---it is unacceptable.

@SwankyCatProductions 3 месяца назад

I take your point. However, even without any camping on the back the XR and DR both seem to require full throttle to hold 70 in 5th. If it was any higher, I think it'd be unusable.

@SWTrailsAndWheels 5 месяцев назад

Let's see some timed, roll on tests at different speeds and gears.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Hmm, interesting....

@MarcOppelt 5 месяцев назад

I spent a day on one of those riding in the mountains outside Puerto Vallarta. It was about like riding a 2 wheeled donkey. My 15 year older KTM 640 was a better riding bike. Donkey Ride 650. Now I got a T7.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Sounds like a blast! Yeah they're definitely not the most precision machines, but they get the job done!

@donut3110 5 месяцев назад

Just getting around to watching this video, those engine protection pieces are from B&B, the bash plate is too I believe. B&B makes some of the top of the line offroad protection parts for bikes because they run everything through the Australian outback, hundreds of miles through single track and desert. They are RTV on there, but they shouldn't go anywhere for the lifetime of the bike.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Nice! Thanks for the intel, I'll have to check them out!

@rhugh02 5 месяцев назад

Bummed out the KLR is gone. But I get it.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Thanks man! I think if I'd have sold it outright it would've been much tougher. I also decided it wasn't mine anymore last fall, so I've had some time haha.

@mkramsauer 5 месяцев назад

Friggin awesome brother 👊 can't wait to see the comparisons and separate builds I've owned both the DR and KLR my buddy had an XR so I know all of them are so much fun

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

I'm so glad to hear that!!! They really are all a blast, but honestly I think everyone should at least sit on each of them at some point. I still can't believe how different they all feel!

@onerider808 3 месяца назад

All the ‘bare bones’ 650s are great; XR650, DR650, KLR650. I prefer my KLR, but would gladly ride any of them. Thinkin about buying my buddy’s XR650

@SwankyCatProductions 3 месяца назад

Definitely! Nice. The XR is an awesome choice!

@machupikachu1085 5 месяцев назад

Great info Cat. Thanks! I have the Dr.Z sm and I am curious on your thoughts with the Dr's off road capability. If it is as capable off road, and the weight penalty is a non issue, perhaps I may have to upgrade to a 650 like you did. Keep up the great content. Cheers!

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Thanks man! I would bet that the DR might even perform better off road. The SM model has wheels about the same size as my TW200 and the DR's 21 front, 17 rear, should make up for the weight. The lower seat height will make me a bit more comfy off road too. Cheers!

@machupikachu1085 5 месяцев назад

@@SwankyCatProductions thanks for the reply. My concern is the suspension on the 650. I'm no supercross hero, but I have yet to bottom out my Dr.Z off road. I have 18" 21" rims on there now, but I'm actually switching back to my 17's for off road. Everyone airs down or gets 'fatties' for more traction, I've found that having a 120 on the front means more traction. I'll be looking forward to your thoughts on the 650 suspension for gnarlier stuff like single track. Cheers!

@GregLanz 5 месяцев назад

Surprising to hear how good the DR is on-road, I wouldn't have expected that given the relative lack of protection. Thanks for the insight

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

That's actually one of the things I really like about the DR and the XR. They really don't have much to protect, like the KLR did. It'll be interesting to see how the first few drops go though... haha.

@kh-vz2el 5 месяцев назад

There is a neutral sensor I believe it's called, behind the clutch basket it was made of plastic on my 2013 DR story is that the manufacturer did not use loctite on screws. I pulled mine apart and screws were loose like almost finger tight cleaned it up and used RED loctite and followed my mechanic buddies arm torque wrench setting, to never let those screws fall into the back of the clutch basket.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Wait... 2013?!?! I thought they started using thread locker sometime shortly after my buddy Jason's bike, an 06.... His weren't real loose but, certainly not tight. Had 3,000 miles I think?

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Wait... 2013?!?! I thought they started using thread locker sometime shortly after my buddy Jason's bike, an 06.... His weren't real loose but, certainly not tight. Had 3,000 miles I think?

@kh-vz2el 5 месяцев назад

@@SwankyCatProductions mine had 7000 miles I just wanted to be sure screws are okay for myself, and look at clutch wear, close look at any material in the oil and take oil filter apart, thanks for your reply.

@billcotton1551 5 месяцев назад

I think they have a bigger cult following in Australia, where the KLR might have a bigger following here in the U.S.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Huh interesting. I suppose that would make sense with the amount of content I've seen from both countries over the years.

@jimporter7209 4 месяца назад

Other than going to slightly stiffer springs I would leave it stock. And being that you're so light, that may not be necessary

@SwankyCatProductions 4 месяца назад

It works alright for mild off roading, but I definitely want something stiffer for the rough trails I'll be riding.

@ericromeiro6688 2 месяца назад

Love my white 2018 Suzuki DR 650 only have 500 miles on it 👍 Nice bike & video 😊

@SwankyCatProductions 2 месяца назад

Nice! Thanks!!!

@wiscokid4395 5 месяцев назад

The fuel efficiency of a xr150 is intriguing. Dr200 vs xr150 could get some hits.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Those have always been interesting to me. Maybe if I can find some inexpensive used ones someday!

@dougweeks9288 5 месяцев назад

DR has 4-6 more hp stock than the XR does

@diegovalderrama9088 5 месяцев назад

suzuki dr 650 the best..........................

@SikandrShaikh-d4o 5 месяцев назад

Dr 650 bike India launch

@thaicraft1219 5 месяцев назад

Glad you’re finally reviewing an actual dual sport worthy of the definition

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

It should be a lot of fun!

@insatiable_mind 5 месяцев назад

Here in NorCal there’s a lot of used DR’s almost as many as DR-Z‘s or KLR’s. The community and aftermarket seem similar to KLR or XR’s

@twowheelboomer 5 месяцев назад

@20:45 You ask why these bikes "arent more popular than they are." WHAT!!!??🤯 The DR650 is a 28 year old model yet it is the BEST SELLING SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE IN 2023! The DR community is one of the largest motorcycle communities. Hundreds of thousands of these bikes have been sold. Its undeniably one of the greatest and most popular motorcycles ever made.

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Really??? I suppose it's just an under-represented bike online (or that's what the algorithm wants me to think) 🤣. Where did you find the info about the 2023 sales? Seems like I have some learning to do.

@twowheelboomer 5 месяцев назад

@@SwankyCatProductions "My sources? Now I feel like one of my students! 🤣 "I heard on on a You Tube video!"🤣 I dont know how it translates to YT views or if it is an "Actual" and not an "Alternative" fact. 🤣 🤣🤣🤣🤣, but it tracks. Even I don't follow a lot of DR specific RU-vidrs if that's what you mean. Its an old bike, so in that case, the bike isnt the star of the channel, whereas for lots of guys I see on YT have to go through bikes a lot. Those guys, Ian, (I forget his name but) The Dork on the Road are two that come to mind, ride bike after bike, and they aren't interested in the old school stuff, although Ian did say the DR would be his "ATW Bike!" Btw I also ride a Harley Ultra and was out your way(somewhat WI is a BIG place) last summer! And Madison is a stop on the return trip from Sturgis in July!

@ftf1987 5 месяцев назад

Awesome the bike has decent tires. Suzuki loses way too many sales by running showroom slicks when its sitting next to an XR. The face-lift DR200S was the same, could have been way more competitive with the 230s. With your TW background, a supermoto front rim with knobby would be a youtube unique platform. Great trade.

@lawrencemeadows6093 5 месяцев назад

I'm alot older and alot bigger than you. I've had 2 XR650L's, a XR650R, 2 BMW F650GS's, 2 DR650's, and an SWM650 Superdual X. At this time in my life, I think the DR650 would be my favorite.

@matthunter1667 3 месяца назад

Those klr's are just more comfortable on long rd trips with alot of highway. You set in less of a motocross position which is far less crippling on the body when on the highway for extended rides. I put 100 miles of highway on a Dr or xr and my back is screaming from the more upright riding position and vibration on the hard asphalt...

@SwankyCatProductions 3 месяца назад

The KLR definitely is a little more relaxed for sure. New bars and risers seem to help me out on the DR and XR, but I think the seats are both angled down a bit more which isn't the best. I don't really mind the vibes though, unless I'm really high on the rpms I don't really even think about it.

@matthunter1667 3 месяца назад

@SwankyCatProductions yea man I totally understand what your saying. My klr vibrates a lil more when I'm running highway at a higher rpm. I will say I love my klr, but in actual woods and trail setting with alot of tight sections and ruts.... Those xr's and Dr's are just more nimble and eat the off rd stuff up and ask for more... I like the klr for more highway and township rds... If it's tight woods and hard off road , the Hondas and suzuki's rein Supreme in my opinion. Great video bro !!!

@RKmndo 5 месяцев назад

I've done several 1000-mile days on DRs. I've ripped sandy, muddy, rooty, rutty singletrack on the same DRs.

@jonathanstormont2898 5 месяцев назад

not trying to sound critical but you got to stop justifying and reflecting on things and just talk about what you got and going deeper into the world of Biking and dual sport. This is coming from a KLR guy and happy to see you changing it up. Just stop reflecting and look forward.

@TWTourist 5 месяцев назад

I owned a KLR (Gen1), DR650, DRZ400 and XT225 at the same time. The DR650 was my favorite all round do everything bike but I’ll admit I had more fun on the little XT 225 at that time. Nowadays, it’s a ATASESDCT for everything and CRF300 Rally for fun. 😇

@chillinchevapchichi 3 месяца назад

Thanks Swanky. lookin forward to what you will do with this bike. I think you will find it is more capable than either the klr or the xr. Have you watched any cross training enduro on youtube. those guys worship the dr and are fabulous off road riders

@Hanky_Bannist8r 5 месяцев назад

It will be interesting to see how you feel those two differ all around. Doesn't seem like the Dr lacks anywhere to do the same job as the XR. The Suzuki definitely makes the XR look dated, pretty much because it is. My 94 looks exactly the same as the 24 besides colors.

@cliff1551 3 месяца назад

21:12 no wings on them 😂😂

@gabrielarsenault4175 5 месяцев назад

I love my '01 with 45k km , i ride it like a dirt bike off road but ive been riding since im 5 yrold im 27 now , i think its the perfect 50/50 dual sport its no enduro but good enough

@gabrielarsenault4175 5 месяцев назад

My brother have a klx 650 , its à pretty good bike but burns oil

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Agreed!

@cliff1551 3 месяца назад

1:55 yer your earplug😂😂

@Warhawk666 17 дней назад

I really want to get a bike and I hope to get the dr650

@SwankyCatProductions 17 дней назад

I'm certainly enjoying mine!

@jimsnyder1742 5 месяцев назад

I think you will find that some mods will bring this bike to another level. I will dust the XR

@dandersonjr 5 месяцев назад

Didn't you already do an upgrade video of the DR?

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

A couple on my buddies bike, yep. This won't need any of that stuff and I'll be doing a light weight ADV build on it.

@jordanfrangquist1474 5 месяцев назад

The kaukana marketplace find was nice looking ride

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@jordanfrangquist1474 5 месяцев назад

I was definitely eyeing it up to add to the collection.

@darinblomquist422 5 месяцев назад

I recently bought a XR400R, I'd like see you buy one and install a street legal kit

@BrianSmith-ql5nj 5 месяцев назад

Idea... make the dr and the xr look like twins.😮

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

That's about what I have planned actually! They'll be unique, but build to serve the same purpose. Lightweight ADV that can rip single track!

@thomaseichstaedt4988 5 месяцев назад

Nice vid! Also, I definitely recognize those roads.

@JohnDoe-1000xt 5 месяцев назад

Swank: LMAO at you..chasing the uni-korn bike R we..? I only like to comment on bikes I have owned..so.. gen 1 klr650,18,000 miles..loved that bike..noteworthy was massive tank..great range..Gen 2 klr650 (2014se) edition..some big improvements..beefed up facrory suspension, good wind protection BUT added weight from the gen1 (50 lbs) ug..sold both..Now own a 2014 DR650..my mods include..14 tooth front sprocket..lowered foot pegs..1 inch bar risers..sargent comfort seat ( a must) ..large rack on the back..no carb or exhaust mods ..never owned an XR650..what ones best..? I guess it depends on the ride mission..off road..DR650 no debate..on road KLR650 (gen 2) with mild off road..throw an XR650 into the mix..my guess the best off road for sure..street..? I donno..new carb emissions rules will prob make these bikes discontinued ( to bad)..anywho ,enjoy your channel.. more vids please (grins) :o)

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

I've not been on a Gen1, yet. However I'd say I agree about the Gen2 and DR. With the little I've ridden it, it seems like it should be a good replacement for someone like me looking for a light, yet hwy capable, dual sport that can tackle mild single track with relative easy. I can't wait!!!

@hegemonictrader45 5 месяцев назад

I would put the parabellum rally windshield on, DGV2 slip on exhaust and procycles jet kit. With needle on 3rd knotch and 145 main jet then you don’t need to hack up the air filter box. And A MUST, replace stock headlight with the cyclops led ultra bulb!!! Some other ideas is get a xitomer tail tidy kit and the 250 tail light coversion kit and a precision motorcycles tail rack 😎

@SwankyCatProductions 5 месяцев назад

That all sounds pretty good to me!!! Especially not messing with the air box! I'll try a few this with the lights, but it definitely involves LEDs!

@hegemonictrader45 5 месяцев назад

@@SwankyCatProductions that cyclops headlight bulb is a game changer bro! I drive mine to work at night and its better than my trucks lights 😆