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@@AyllaLima-j1n thank you 😊 🙏

@funefulla1 brings up some memories, and we grow up watching his cartoons

@gilgsn thank you so much. It's was a mistake, I tried to adjust the audio when I was editing and was to late. I'm learning

@ADVDad-hw9ls Sound is not easy, but super important. I still mess up sometimes 😉

@thetubelesschannel 😆 maybe a small dog will be okay with it.

@JagLite makes more sense to me

@@citizenX117 do you own one?

@ogasi1798 😆 that funny. Here, you can get a used dr650 for $4k the one from 2006 they are like $3k. I truly love the new bikes more, but I don't mind having something like that as backup

@osimnod I will have to make a video about it next time, I have some KTM friends, and I can let them talk about them experience . when it comes to performance , they are some of the best motorcycles in the market .

@@ADVDad-hw9ls It's a tall bike so that dissuades some from it (I'm 5-9, 175 pounds with a 30 inch inseam and 66 years old) but can be lowered through a linkage. It is not a smooth-running bike like a Japanese rig but it's a thumper so you ought to not expect a sewing machine smoothness and off-road you don't notice it anyway. For extended on-off road adventures on typical BDR-type tracks, it's a pretty well-sorted machine capable of carrying your gear.

@osimnod It sounds like a good bike. I need to do my research about it, and it would be great to test ride it someday .

@tigerking2179 thanks for sharing your experience. I ride all the year around with Yamaha super tenere, i just can't do it with old dualsport , the riding modes, and the Abs and traction control makes it easy. I know few friends got the crf rally when itchy boots got Alaska, and most them got rid of them . And some they are talking about the xt600z 😆. Not every time itchy boots will get a new bike means we have to start looking for the one she got. The market is full of different options and choices that suit everyone .

Depends on what you're using them for, sometimes I do more technical off road riding, and there's no way I would want to be riding a 210kg bike, my DR650 is about 175kg with 25 liters of fuel, and I wouldn't want to go any heavier than that, its also a basic easy to work on bike.

spot on - i grew up riding those old bikes too, i much prefer my 2019 ktm 500 to my old 500 when i was in the 80s, not even close as a comparison

@@moisesarellano878 it's was a mistake. I should look better at the specs.

@guerricm thank you. I never owned the dr650. I would like to test ride both if I could get a hold of one. My point is : there's bikes out there similar to the xt600z.

No big deal. Your idea is good, and to decide which one is the best, it depends on a lot of variables. What use, price, pleasure and capacities ... the Suz is more fragile. So long✌️

@guerricm thanks for the feedback. I would like to own one, but according to the yamaha dealer around here told me it's getting hard to find them parts, i don't know how true is that. But I had a hard time finding part for my 2012 super tenere , so imagine something they stop making 20 years ago.

In France it's easy to get all parts for 600XT Ténéré or not Ténéré, cheap, easy to fix. I own 7 Ténéré (6 "34L" which is the first model 1983-1984, ans one "55W" 1985) and 1 600XT "43F" 1986. I rebuilt 5 with those 7, it's not finished. Next year I will probably sale one or two. But I like its so much ! I ride a 700 Ténéré "rally edition" which completely different. The old ones are easier to ride and lower seat. I encourage you to find one and rebuild It slowly.

@guerricm I was going to get the T7 a few weeks ago and feels very tall , but ligh than the one I have. The xt600zsoundss like a great project bike to have. If I make some overtime this year, lol, I will add a dualsport to the garage, and if it is an old tenere even better

@bigguyonalittleadventure5673 thank you so much for the feedback . It's a hassle to take her to do some technical off-roading , but she always gets the job done.

@ I’ve had my S10 for 2 seasons now and I’m just getting used to the heft of it. It’s really growing on me now. It’s a fantastic tourer.

@@bigguyonalittleadventure5673 what year is yours?

@ - Mine is a 2017 w/o the electronic suspension. In the dark blue. Just getting ready to put it into storage for the winter. I’m in the Finger Lakes region of NY and we’re already seeing snowfall un in the Adirondacks. Salt season is almost upon us. 😒

@bigguyonalittleadventure5673 the cold weather sucks. I have the 2012, and I feel like it's time for me to upgrade to something newer. I keep on riding here in Missouri until I see ice in the road 😆

@@Jeremiah_Johnson139 I need a try a honda. I'm thinking about the africa twin.

@tribalbc I got the info from a European page. The US has more stringent emission standards than many European countries, forcing manufacturers to make adjustments to engines to reduce pollutants, which can result in lower horsepower.

@@eddiewilds1750 some of the best bikes out there. And the klr 650 too

@ADVDad-hw9ls oh 100%

@@RamadanBatata thank you so much

@@ADVDad-hw9ls :-)

@crashdsnowman1 we have to do our research before we make some big purchases. Some people get brainwashed with advertising and go get it, and then they realize it's not for them.

@peterturnham5134 Thank you so much for sharing your experience. My wife she doesn't even approve the Yamaha super tenere 1200 😆 She wants me to get the honda goldwing 😆 My experience with big adv bikes, they are super smooth in high speeds. The power feels amazing, specifically in the interstate here in the US. You can be fully loaded and have a passenger and still pass at 130 or 140 km/h. On gravel and soft dirt are okay, but they are not very fun of technical off-road.

@@janstander4091 soon they add flying mode to it 😆

@hegantetamboktyanak6368 i seen it in this video. th-cam.com/video/zRpuA-eJH0c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iqL2_FFg0Z68BoL6 But I still feel like the dr it's the one to go for

@@ADVDad-hw9ls mate I watched about 10 seconds of that and looked at the channel. , looks like a AI generated load of garbage , they are definitely 43 HP and pre 1995 they were 46 ish HP

@hegantetamboktyanak6368 what bike would you pick for a multiday trip for some on and off road? A dr or the xt600z in 2024?

@@ADVDad-hw9ls I'd go with the xt600 any day , even better a tt600 but if it was tight single track I'd rather be on a xr600 Honda

@hegantetamboktyanak6368 I would like to have one to collect. It looks amazing

@TheMotorcycleMessenger thanks for sharing your experience. I have a question? How is your DR650 in the cold weather? Here in the winter, the temperature goes down to 25 F° and 32 F° , and I keep commuting with my Super Tenere, it always start and the traction control keeps me safe when there's black ice. I just don't know how a bike without ABS and TC is safe to keep commuting all the year around.

@@ADVDad-hw9ls I have a stock setup and it has done well so far, this will be my first winter having it. I plan to go up one size on the main jet, change the needle position, and turn up the idle some. You should have no issues if you do that, or already have that set up from the previous owner. I can't remember if he said in the video but if he put an aftermarket exhaust and he most likely already went up on the jet size. I hear most people have the best results from changing the position on the needle. I will say that I had a close call one time and had the back wheel lock up so most definitely be very careful.

@TheMotorcycleMessenger good to know. It would be a great addition to the garage for sure. They look great, and I have seen so many positive reviews about this amazing machine. Thanks again

@@ADVDad-hw9ls arguably the most well rounded dual sport machine out there. Huge aftermarket, many directions to go whether you setup for commuting, adventuring, supermoto, trail, Enduro, etc. simple, reliable, easy to work on. Tried and true, getting up to 100k with minimal maintenance and repairs from proof from other rider reviews. Prob. The best RTW base for a build. Take care, and ride safe.

@@ADVDad-hw9ls I took my DR to the brass monkey rally in NZ once, that night it was so cold the lake froze over, I believe it was at least -6C when I woke up in the morning, the DR started up on the second attempt, and ran fine with no choke after a few minutes, that was with a lithium battery too.

@@piusbayo7278 you are welcome

@howarddrakeford Me too, I won't get rid of it, even if I change the bike. Makes my daily commute easy .

@@futureshock7425 black goes with everything.

That is the plan. DIY everything 😆

@crank218 Most of my ride is commuting to work. In the riding season from April to October, we do a lot a gravel roads and dirt in the weekends. I will say 80% street and 20% off road

@binoptions7836 thank you. I've called some local mechanics, and the only thing they want it's a harley or dirt bike. I'm getting ready to set up my garage to do everything by myself. TH-cam, it's full of step by step videos, and to get some books or to ask in groups how it's done. I love motorcycles, and I don't want to give up on them because of the dealerships .

@martonlerant5672 any bike can be an adventure motorcycle. Well said. Adventure in the soul is not in the bike

@thorstenduessler6101 you are right. Ride what makes you happy. People will always criticize

@robertk4552 My brother has one. They are excellent machines . They do everything just fine.

@geirsvarsson8585 thank you

@murraycarton3792 I'm learning that. It's too much weight for the off-road.

@@jessegarman7899 I might try the Vstrom 800 de

Ahh... so close!

@Motoflips it was great, thank you

@stevemcmullen4100 I was using 38 in the rear and 32 in the front. In dirt, I leave the pressure as it is , it's a heavy bike, so there is no need to take the pressure off on dirt and done just fine. I'm using the DT Raid right now and perform better off-road than the mission . But I love them both

@ryanmalone2681 it depends where you ride and how hard you ride, and the climate, too. My job used to be like 10 minutes away from my house, and what I did 90% of my time is commuting.

@JRClaybrook1 she being in the shop for 3 weeks, and they still didn't do anything , I don't know how long it is gonna to take

@@ADVDad-hw9ls what the heck, that sucks man, sorry. Hope they get it sorted out soon!

@JRClaybrook1 I hope so, too. Thank you

@JRClaybrook1 thank you so much. I'm thinking about downsize and getting the T7. My ST is in the shop right now for timing issues and valve clearance.

@@ADVDad-hw9ls I hear ya. I was really thinking about the T7 also but I'm not sure I would end up still wanting another Super Tenere instead. I've gone through two and regretted selling them both times. The lighter T7 would definitely fair better off road but for all around use, and me only being able to have one bike, I think the big brother wins. The thing is just a tank - shaft drive, tubeless tires, more stable on the highway and luggage/passenger ability. I put mine through the ringer when I had it and took it "off road" (got a couple old videos of that on my channel). I still think a better rider could have taken it even more off road and I was more limited by my ability than the bike. It's heavy but there's a plus side to it's girth - with crash bars, when it's laying over it's really at an angle and not too bad picking up, vs a much narrower bike like the T7 would lay more flat to the ground. Just my thoughts. Sorry to ramble.

@@ADVDad-hw9ls MADtv just released a review of the CF Moto 450MT that's caught my eye also

@JRClaybrook1 I'm afraid I will regret my decision and end up wanting to get the ST back. Now I started doing some tie trails, and it's a hassle trying to keep up with my friend , I'm like you I can't have more than one bike or my wife she would divorce me lol . And I just switched jobs, and I don't have time off to go for a long trips like I used to. I will subscribe to your channel and thanks for sharing

@milesdavis8665 I love the sound of it. It will keep you ruling that throttle all the time

@ADVDad-hw9ls I bet. I had a 2 brothers on my gsxr 600. Loved the sound

@ADVDad-hw9ls plus it makes me want to but an S10 just so I can get a 2 brothers pipe put on it 😆 🤣 😂

@milesdavis8665 go for it , it's a great bike. especially if you are planning on some long trips.

@ADVDad-hw9ls I'm caught between a GS and the S10. Also a triumph tiger and a ktm 1290 SA. But the more I look at S10s the more I get it

@@KristieCollins-i2j thank you

@@ElementalTJ thank you. I have more videos in my channel if you want to check it out. Thanks again

@@onemileattatime2642 thank you. It's was a lot of fun. I'm thinking about getting a smaller bike so I can enjoy these trails some more.