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Is the cfmoto 450 faster than de DR?

What year DR was it? Suzuki changed the third gear part number in 2006 and 2008

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Awesome review! thanks a ton!😊

I bought my Dr 650.brand new in 2006 and never had any problems with it....Best bike made and it's the only one I'll take into the outback. I think u were just plain unlucky but 99 % of these bikes ate bullet proof

I would get the new cfmoto 450, seems to be alot of aussies running it and they seem to like it, solid bike.

Apparently the 3rd gear explodes on these bikes, make sure it’s a solid 3rd gear in there

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very unlucky doesnt happen often,my condolences

Suzuki changed the part number for 3rd gear in 2006 and 2008, hopefully newer models don't have this issue. Maybe worth replacing with the updated 3rd gear for owners of older models?

That's very unlucky mate . If this happened to mine I'd try and rebuild it with a Nova gearbox . Whatever bike you get I hope you have better luck :)

Just buy the himalayan450

While I haven't bought my next bike yet, I got a lot of push toward the DR650 when I put out a video talking about my search. A lot of people LOVE this bike.

For an ADV bike, simplicity is key, ability to access the bike for minor adjustments and repair are simply a must. Congrats on your choice.

Congrats and good luck from a Honda NX500 owner!

look at the ZONTES 703

I would suggest that you get a KTM. You will love it. Get the 690, it is rock solid. ❤❤

You owe me $3 for using my past comment in this video, lol. Unfortunately, you experienced one of the rare failures. I do find it odd that your buddy follows you in a truck, and why not just put the DR in the bed instead of waisting time getting a trailer. You bought a beat-up DR650 from the start, I would look for a well maintained one. There are about a million in Australia.

New dr400

Try a Royal enfeild 450 take it for a test ride bikes not to expensive

Parts can break on any bike regardless of brand or model. Lots of folks like to hate on this brand or that brand but in reality, they all have many moving parts inside of them and can fail without warning. Learning to repair them yourself is very rewarding. Ride safe!

hey mate thats terrible.get another dr650 this time pull the clutch out and loctite the screw back in. there are hex head screws you can get that you can wire them together they will never come out again. very sad mate. good luck

You change your bikè every 3 or 6 months???, wtf, it takes months to get an ADV bike ready for an outback ride in the real world. My ADV / Enduro bikes Ive owned for up to ten years

Im sorry about your bad luck. I have become a huge fan of these bikes after buying mine new in 2010. It has morphed over the years into an adventure bike, tho the commutes to and from work and town i mostly use it for are not very adventurous. It is more comfy and capable of hauling a bunch of cargo. Im up over 22,000 miles now and runs good as new. I have heard about the 3rd gear being improperly hardened on these occasionally. That six speed set from procycle is enticing but expensive, should i ever have problems with the 5 speed that is probably the route i would go. I am curious how many miles you had on it when it failed?

Sorry about your bike. This was the first of your videos I watched and I am so glad I found you. It's always the small motorcycle youtubers that make these perfect videos.

My introduction to motorcycles, in 1971, was from getting a Suzuki with a blown jack shaft for free. I was 12 yrs old, but I tore it down, found the broken shaft, got a new one for $12, and put it back together, and it ran! I had few tools…but got an impact driver and snap ring pliers, learned to hold the clutch ball in with grease while re-assembling, and learned a lot, mostly how easy it could be. Nothing here except that memory. Cheers.

The irony of trying ride at idle on the road, as opposed to riding safely on path to nearest service station....

New DR Z4S Comming up, if you Can wait…..

Nothing sadder then seeing your bike being driven away , broken or not, we get attached to our mechanical friends. Get yourself another DR650 , and continue your adventures ! ;)

Got these gearbox apart - maybe put in one of those "Nova Racing DR650 Wide Ratio Gear Set".....13% taller 4th and 5th gear kits, which also lowers 1st and 2nd- perfect for hwy riding ??.

Get the new drz4s 👌

Not KTM. Buy a leftover, new bike. At this price, they are all pretty good- Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, etc. Each has pro's and con's. A new DR might last you a long time.

Love how you go for a ride and your buddy cruises behind in a dual cab. Glad she's running again mate.

Want to create content? Buy an XR650 and ride it.

How would you compare Svart to DR?

Get a CRF300L. Honda is the only truly reliable brand. These DR650s are over-hyped by old geezers reminiscing of days gone by. Thankfully, you had a good friend with you. Awesome guy!

It’s time for DRZ4S 🎉

Nice video bro. I guess I also would have sold it as I'm not a good mechanic. Best thing would be to buy another "indestructible" bike - like a KLR 650 and ride it till you break it.

Guess what? All bikes are breakable, just that some are more easy to ruin than others.

Get another DR650. This time, reach out to the guy that bought your totaled bike. Ask him to teach you how to fix the “doohickey “.

Depends, now that you had the DR reflect on your experiences. What did you love about it? What did you wish it had more of? Focus on that and use it to compare against possible replacements. Something will rise to the top. It might be the DR, and might be something completely different. As a DR owner I know it’s not indestructible but I balance that with the ability to maintain and repair it myself. You just had the ultimate DR failure…most would walk away but I would want to know if the cases are salvageable and if so what an opportunity to add a Nova box and 790. Failing that, it’s a parts bike for the next one that all the upgrades can be swapped to. Maybe I’m broken…there’s no hope for me… Better luck next on the next one.

Did you really ride her for 100K miles w/ no real problems..... lmao, that's a remarkable ride on any bike when you consider how many bikes are lost in crashes alone. You did some fine verbal jousting in the beginning of this = TOUCHÉ

Get a Cfmto 450mt, 🇭🇲💯🤙😆

I have been searching for a dual sport and joined a Facebook group for each one that interests me. I was surprised to see how many DR &XR owners are having breakdowns! EVERY TH-cam review says these bike are unkillable. I guess it's reputation over reality.

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Sorry to hear about your DR mate. I did enjoy your video and have subscribed in the hope that you will purchase another one. Good luck.

New DRz coming soon.

Got a bottom end,but I'm in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It looks like you want to go out on adventures so why don't you be adventuresome and get a CFmoto 450. I am sorry for your loss. The other way you can approach this situation is to teach yourself how to work on your own machine and get another DR 650 or something like it that real simple to work on (something without a computer). Good luck.

Try a KLR 650 they are pretty good value and very reliable