Heavily Modified SUZUKI DR650se Adventure Bike
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- 2010 Suzuki DR 650se Setup for long range remote ADV Riding.
- Britannia Composites Front Faring
- HID Low & High Beam
- Height Adjustable Screen
- 30 L Safari Tank
- Renthal Fat Bars
- Foam Grips
- CYCRA Pro Bend Hand Guards
- FMF Full Exhaust System
- Renthal Clutch Lever and Perch
- Pivot Pegz
- Peg Lowering Plates
- B&B Frame Guards
- B&B Bash Plate
- AIRBOX Mods
- Funnelweb Air Filters
- SCOTT Auto Chain Oiler
- Hardy Parts Oil Cooler Guard
- CRF450X Triple Clamps
- SHOWA 47mm Twin Chamber Forks 300mm travel
- Upgraded Springs
- CRF450x Front Wheel
- CRF450X Front Brake and Disk
- Husqvarna TE610e SACHS Rear Shock 320mm travel
- Cannon Racecraft Upgraded Rear Spring
- Trailtech Vapor Dash Board
- ProCycle Mikuni Jetting Kit
- Procycle Seat
- Andy Strapz Luggage Rack
- WOLFMAN Enduro Tank Bag
- WOLFMAN Expedition Saddlebags 32L each
- Storm Water Tool Holder
- RAM Handle Bar Mounts
- USB Accessory Plugs
- Trickle Charge Plug - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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That tool tube drawer is a great idea 👍 You've created a great ADVer. Safe travels.
You should heavily modified your fuel line so you don’t catch on fire on the best dr650 around!
Yeah I was lucky I filmed that day. I picked it up while filming and cable tied it back in place.
I had to rewind on that must be heavily modified flame heat proof rubber throw that carb away tm40
It's great to see this guy in love with his freedom an his horse . God bless
That tool kit is a thing of beauty!
Awesome vid @ADVRiderAustralia - getting ready to take my 2003 up through Montreal-Quebec-Nova Scotia this summer with a buddy. Your video is inspiring for mods. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers brother!! Sounds like a dream run 🤙
Take plenty of pics and vids for us mate!
Australia made the "thumper" a legend! Great video.
Yup Im loving my DR as well .. I bought for the exact same reason bullet proof and reliable .....
I rode a yamaha XT500 and Suzuki GS750 in Oz in 1987. Great bikes. I now have a DR650. Great bikes apart from 3rd gear pinion and nsu bolts. Its worth sorting out stuff like cam chain tensioner too.
My 4th gear went at about 90k not 3rd. Cam chain and tensioner were perfect and nsu was tight so no issues there. Stock clutch plates were great, next to no wear on bore or piston. Just ride it bro 😎
Your passion about your DR650 has sold me to get one. Fuel prices are a bit too up there to afford 4wd touring as much as I’d like. I’m keen to get my bike licence, a DR650 and start touring and camping with it!
Thanks mate. They are a great bike and create countless unbelievable memories with hassle free touring.
Nice one! I know exactly what you mean. Riding my DR600 (kick only) since 34 years and still love it. Been to the Sahara on it and it never let me down. Yes, there are more fancy and more powerful bikes around but when it comes down to reliability and simplicity there are not too many bike around which come up to the DRs. Your bike is the consequent improvement of my old thumper. Sometimes, I wish I had an e-starter😅. Take care and ride safely.
Thanks Brother 👊
I come back to this video every time I started to get caught up in the marketing of the shiny new “middleweight” ADVs hitting the market
Haha... classic! Yeah they are an honest bike 👍
Rock N Roll, man! I recently purchased one, and am absolutely loving it! I dig on that fairing, and the auto chain lube! Cheers!🍻
Thanks brother! Have a blast on the big Pig!
Superbly well though out . Great job mate. No BS . Awesome
Thanks Lee 👍
Nice video with some good pointers. The DR650SE is a bit of a rare beast in UK but a few of us have them and we love them. My present bike was actually first registered in Australia :)
That's awesome! So you're saying they were never available on the dealership floors in thr UK?
Only for three years 1996-1999 :(
Great DR650, nice set up. I just upgraded my old 1985 DR600 for a 2020 DR650 pick it up tomorrow, looking forward to making a few mods, going to use some of yours, thanks for the inspiration.
New DR!!! Did you keep the 600 or move it on?
@@ADVRiderAustralia Moved it on, I have 7 bikes and trying to wind down the rego and insurance for my retirement. I got rid of my 1998 XR600R Honda at the same time, a mate bought both. I missed them after a couple of months. I thought I would be happy just having the R1200GS to play around on the gravel, but as you can imagine, I'm like mmm I wonder what's down that track.......and inevitably I end up lugging the GS over logs and shit, getting too old for that. Really loking forward to riding a newer version of the DR600 and best of all.....no more kick starting.
@@badoldbiker368 that's awesome mate 👌 I know the feeling as I'm running 5 at the moment. Thanks for the feedback on the vid and enjoy the new beast.
@@ADVRiderAustralia Cheers mate, stay safe.
BADOLDBIKER, congrats on the new DR! I have a 2020 DR650 and I love it! It will most likely become your favorite bike. The DR just begs for modifications to make it exactly as you want it.
Cheers!
Cheers mate. These bikes are super popular. Must be worth it. Great vid!
Thanks man. They are a good simple unit with decent power and endless part availability which ticks the boxes for me.
Great bike. I have an xr560l I take all over the Montana back country. Not quite as decked out as yours. Safe travels.
Great info and you are on the money as far as reliability being the key. Blaze on
Beautiful, classic Aussie bush pig. I had a Lynx fairing on an F800GS for 95000km, that thing was the best. Nice to have that dashboard to hard mount a GPS. Ian is great to deal with, plus he lives right down the road from me lol.
Cam and head work, port and polish not expensive bam more power
Nice bit of kit Stu, I’ve got to get me one of those puppies! 💪
Thanks mate...you will have a blast!!!
Nice ride, mate!
Nice mods mate! You make me wondering now mate between the DR650 and the AJP PR7... Thanks for sharing.
Thanks brother 👍
Now you just need to ship it to Nepal or somewhere like that. Perfect.
she looks amazing
Cheers Legend 👊
Awesome mate thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Cheers for your feedback brother 👍
hello, ive got 2 of these dr's in different states of spec, here in the uk its very difficult to ride off road anywhere without getting hassle of a loads of freaks, I should imagine down there in Aus you get to ride so many miles.....heaven....camping...im a bit jealous, love the bike 👍👍👍
Thanks mate, yeah we have a lot of options for Adventure Riding here in Aus. We are very lucky 👍
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Killer bike, man! If you're looking for more power, a larger bore pumper carb will make a big difference without causing any reliability issues. 🤘🤘🤘
You have a great Adeventure DR there. I thought I had a lot of mods on my DR until I came here. I think the most valuable addition for mine has been the stainless case savers I bought from Procycle. I've come off my DR many times on more extreme adventure rides and with the amount of times the brake or gear shift lever have put a dent in the case protectors I'm sure I'd have punctured those soft cases if they hadn't been added. Also had the FMF muffler. Loved the sound but mine needed regular repacking (every 5000k's or so) which didn't sit well with me since the stock muffler doesn't ever require it. Switched to the LeoVinceX3 for that reason. It's a bit quieter and not as crisp as the FMF IMO but at least no maintenance. Agree with the Safari tank petcock. Maybe they've changed them since but back in 2012 they were utter rubbish. One of mine started leaking while I was crossing the Simpson.
The case savers are something I'll probably get round to doing one day although don't have them on my other 6 bikes and never really had an issue with holing a case but that's not to say it won't happen.
I repacked the FMF once and used stainless steel scouring pads before wrapping the muffler packing around it. Has been good for probably 20k since then. Biggest problem I has was the end cap rivets blowing out. I doubled the amount of rivets and no issues since. It's a good light weight unit and only wanted to buy once so I bought the best. I have an old barret laying around if that one eventually fails. Thanks for the comments mate 👍
I can relate man. I was washing my bike after I got it brand new and trailering it back home across states and to get to a clean spot on the wheel I just turned the wheel while sitting on the floor which kicked up the kicked stand and left a decent gouge on my crank case cover. I had less than a hundred miles on the bike 😂
man thats a fuel tank. Nice bike. i just bought a 2022 dr 650 pick it up in the morning
Many happy trouble free miles ahead mate!
I can confirm you absolutely need to prioritize dampeners on your dr. I’ll get little speed wobbles from a slight change in wind cruising on the freeway
good job mate!
Thanks!
Thank you
i like adventure bike
happy guy! can't do 95% of your modifications in Switzerland!
They is that mate? Illegal or something?
Perfect
"It feels as if it's trying to separate your pelvis." had me cackling.
Great bike and great video
Well done mate
Cheers mate 👍
@@ADVRiderAustralia just got myself a dr650
Time to start mods
I also have crf450 forks and triples to put on 😎
@@roocrew86 Awesome mate. Would love to see the build video series 👍
@@roocrew86 Awesome mate. Would love to see the build video series 👍
@@ADVRiderAustralia cheers mate
Yea i need to film it 😎
Nice DR. They are amazing bikes, just have to swap out every single component except the frame and engine haha...
Haha...nah, that's just me bro 🤙
try high comp piston and porting, you will love it. oh, and clutch upgrade needed.
Dad ur bike is to much sticket.
But im fallin in love with ur bike dad😊
I love it
Definitely a well set up machine mate 😎👍 Super happy with mine, modified much the same. How many kays on her?
Cheers mate! She's got about 50k on her now I reckon but had problems with the trailtech vapor a couple of times so not 100% sure.
Well done and valuable review of essential mods. Thanks.
How do you compare the DR vs the KLR relaiability and comfort long rides issues?
Best
Thanks for the feedback Rodrigo. I've never owned a KLR so can't comment on how they ride but they are very similar. The DR is a better bike for harder off road riding according to reviews.
Nice vid , but “most modified “ is a big call.
I recon my dr650 has yours covered pretty easily and mine is nothing compared to what is out there.
Just sold my dr.. I think you're right about being the best all around adventure bike...soley due to lack of tech... That said, rides like a tractor, no matter how modded, compared to a modern bike. Yeah, mine was set up almost like yours, minus the lynx. Sweet bike, man.
I have been tempted by the T700 and the new Ducati but a couple of weeks ago did a 2100klm remote solo ride and thought...there's no way I'm riding out here on a hi tech bike. In some places it might’ve been a week before another car came through. Not a chance I am willing to take with a mass of wiring and electricals.
Procycle might put more pep in a DR's step. Jeff shaved a DR down to 320lb curb. He also sells hotter cams, 790 big-bore kits, hi-comp piston kits, pumper carbs, exhausts, big-valve heads, suspensions, etc.
At 320lb curb, that's similar to a DR-Z400S, CRF250L, or XR650R.
Sweet . I miss my DR650 but I needed the $ to pay off my Tenere 700 back in 2020 . Haven't had any time to ride for a while but going out this week hopefully .
Awesome mate! Ive ridden a few Teneres and they are a smooth bike. Really enjoyed riding them 🤙
@@ADVRiderAustralia
I had a dream of riding all the way around Australia on either of my bikes but then 2020 happened . This planet is 95% clown world and that's saying it nicely . Wish the sheeple would have seen the lies for what they were/are but no such chance out here in Northern Commiefornia . France is fighting back , you guy's were fighting back here and there but good 'ol America bent right over and said how deep . Shame .
Anyway didn't mean to rant , I guess it's the coffee lol . Like what you've done with your bike . The main reason I went with the Tenere is that you need a bike that can do 80mph easy with out struggling . The freeway and highway speeds are 75 to 85 when people get going and I know that I was pushing my DR650 at 75 80 , it could do it but it didn't want to be there very long . Mine was pretty stock , all I did was lithium battery Thumper Jockey pod lights ( loved those ) and a box of stuff I had planned on adding . New owner got all that . I need to learn the things you know about motorcycles as I didn't grow up around them unless I was sneaking rides on a friend's dirt bike . Probably should get a project bike in good running condition but wrench the crab out of it and make it nice . Good way to learn . Have to thank you Aussies for spurring me into action in 2018 when I rediscovered my love for dual sport adv bikes . All the videos and watching Mad Mick blasting through the jungle making his own trail on Africa Twins , hilarious and amazing . You guys are the Champs !
I saw a note about the sidestand switch. Be careful with that damn thing. If the diode involved in the safety part of this circut fails, the engine will not start, and there is no part number or a replacement for this silly thing. If anyone knows how to make the wire system to by pass the diode, you should share the knowledge. My 650 died, and after replacing EVERYTHING that will unplug from CDI on down including fuses solenoids, etc. still, no sparks or headlight. The rest of the bike is great, and it ran well. A case of beer to anyone who as a used diode marked R3 on both sides... Thanks
Love the video and love your bike! Currently proud owner of a 2014 KLR650 but will need to sell it in about a year and am planning on picking up a DR650. Question for you: it doesn't seem like you have any crash protection for your gas tank. It's plastic, right? Is that something you think is worth looking into or no? Cheers, Sean
Hey Sean, cheers for your support brother. The KLR is also a very capable machine. The plastic Safari Tank is very strong and flexible. I've crashed it many times and barely gets a scratch on it. KLR has the steel tank so needs crash bars.
Amazing build! It really ticks all the boxes for a lightweight adventure bike. Actually, I was scrolling down the comments to see if you have mentioned what is the approximate fully loaded weight of the bike?
Lately, I am thinking a lot of a DR650 as a light alternative to my other adventure bikes (V-Strom 650 and Africa Twin 650) but the main problem here in Europe is the lack of DR650s after 2002 (when they stopped selling them due to emission standards).
When fully loaded my luggage is 25kg including 4L of water. I can also add 8L of fuel extra if I need to. I also carry 3L camel back in my Camera bag.
I heard they stopped selling them but a 2002 is identical to a 2022. Just find one with low klm 👍
@@ADVRiderAustralia hey mate, looking at getting one (Also in Aus) but most seem to have decently high kms in the 20,000-40,000 km range. Is this a concern, or do you think most riders looked after/maintaned them and the high kms are fine?
* Ad lib PØEM*
Just me on my 650 SE
open road is all I see
not running from society
But finding me possibilities
on my mighty mighty 🤘🏼650se🤘🏼
By RAWB in Reno, NV USA
That’s pretty fancy how you are keeping the gas line off the exhaust.
I keep it on the exhaust to warm the fuel. Gets me an extra 5 hp 😎
sweet ass bike
Hey mate, also have the done a fork swap. Was the steering dampener model for the dr or crf? Great video man.
Cheers brother. It was a DR650 one that easily adapts. The shaft Clamp fits around the frame under the top triple Clamp and the Damper fits above the triple 👌
What tyre mileage do you get from running knobbies on the road? I've been looking at KLR's but was thinking bigger capacity. You set me straight on that one.
Hey Dale, I get between 3 & 5000klm on knobbies depending on what I choose. At the moment I'm running a Pirelli M21 on the rear and just put a Mitas Eagle C-19 Enduro on the front. My go to tyre on the rear is the Metzler Karoo 3. Fronts I just grab whatever. KLR is a comparable bike but the lack of radiators were the deciding factor on choosing the DR over the KLR. Thanks for thre questions mate 👍
Awesome walkthrough of a sweet DR! I want to duplicate the tool drawer. What diameter of pipe was used here?
The Tube measures about 5" or roughly 130mm in diameter and is about 450mm long.
Pretty interesting Stu, I thought it was a no fuss way about getting a good front end up and running, wheels brakes and all. What do you reckon the mods you added set you back? Thanks for sharing
Good question mate, I bought the bike with a fair bit of gear on it and bought a fair few things pre-owned. To purchase all that gear new would have to be over 10k don't you reckon?
if you look at the video around 7 minutes, when you are revving, you numberplate seems loose.
Awesome Bike! Where did you get the Fork Guards? Thanks
They came with the forks 👍
Awesome bike build mate 👌
I was chatting to you a couple of weeks back at Copley when you were leading a ride with some Victorian fellas.
I've been trying to source a TE610 rear shock for my Pig and just wanted to check on what year Husky the rear shock comes off of on your bike.?
Also what spring rate if you know ?
Enjoy your channel mate 🍻🍻
Cheers Glen! Yeah mate I remember. You boys had just spent a few days riding Umberatana Station 👊✊️
@@ADVRiderAustralia any idea what year Husky your rear shock comes off of and what spring rate your running.
@@glennaltschwager5234 2005 - 2013 Husky TE610e, 510, 450 or WR300
Spring rate was for a 100kg rider
Definitely need some tank graphics
Agreed...if only they stayed on. Unfortunately the plastic used in aftermarket tanks leeches minute amounts of fuel and vapor eventually destroying the glue and the graphics...
Hey Stu, How tall are you, how do you find the height of the procycle seat and your knees. I'm in the market for a seat and am on the fence about the pro cycle seat, my other option would be to get a seat custom made. Great video aswell. Your right about the BST40, its a great carb for the purpose of the bike, I have mine setup right and the bike runs like a swiss watch. Appreciated
Cheers Brother, I love the Procycle seat mate and have also tried a Sergeant Seat which I didn't like as much. No issues with knees at all.
Awesome, Looks Like the procycle seat it is... now just to wait for them to come back in stock. I've got some bid rides coming up, and the simpson next year, slowly getting the bike up to snuff. take care@@ADVRiderAustralia
@@jackheinemann1994 awesome mate, good luck with the rides and hope to see them on YT 👍
Just bought mine 3 weeks ago. So far 127 miles and love it. As soon as it's broken in I'm planning some changes. While most of my riding is off road trails and rocky mountain roads I love that I don't have to haul it. That said I have noticed that it has a definite lag when pulling away from a stop unless I rev it to around 1000 rpms and slide out the clutch lever. So here's my thoughts. I suspect that the intake vacuum is a little bit low at low rpms. Which translates to slow response of the diaphragm style carburetor. Which causes the bike to nose dive in the middle of an intersection (usually it will stall). If my hypothesis is correct I'll be installing a big bore pumper carby in the near future(probably a flat slide variety) but I haven't settled on one that is plug and play yet. Any input is welcome.
I reckon your float level is the problem mate. If you tip the bike over and fuel starts coming out before you hit about 45 degrees, float level is too high.
Have ridden plenty with various pumper carbs and with modified membrane versions. The Procycle Jetting is great with the airbox mods but not so good for traversing deep water...
@Iceberg Stu appreciate your input. I'll definitely check the float level. I've read that the DR650 tends to be a little bit sluggish in the lower rpm range, which is what I'm seeing. It forces me to either give it a twist or slip the clutch on takeoff. It does have plenty of mid range power. So far the only thing I've had to do was to adjust the idle set screw. For some reason the dealership had it idling around 1400rpms. It would backfire out of the exhaust on shutdown every time after the engine had stopped. That indicated a lot of unburned fuel in the hot exhaust. I changed the idle down to around 750rpms and the backfire went away. However it's picked up the stalling issue. Which I can overcome for street riding by getting the rpms up before I engage the clutch. However there are plenty of times in off pavement riding that it's necessary to be able to idle over technical challenges in the trail. Without a great deal of finesse on the clutch and a crank of the throttle it will almost always stall. I'll check the float level and see where it is for sure, and might consider modifying the airbox and rejetting. Since I don't plan on getting in deep water that might be a viable option.
@@patrickmurray3064 another thing that will liven it up is to go up to a 44 ot 45 tooth rear Sprocket.
Unless you plan to be doing 100 mph everywhere either of these will do the trick. 42 is standard, I'm running a 43 rear at the moment after changing down from a 44. I have seen no improvement in fuel economy so will go back to a 44 to keep the revs up when I'm riding.
@Iceberg Stu I think that is probably the best starting point. I'm accustomed to riding my 1200cc V4 Suzuki that has unlimited lower end torque. Getting used to giving a little more throttle is likely the biggest factor. I don't like to have to feather the clutch as much. So a bigger number rear sprocket would likely be a lot better for me. I'll give it a try and see where it goes. But it certainly can't hurt.
@@patrickmurray3064 awesome mate. Good luck with it and we would love to hear your feedback 👌
Great looking bike, purposeful .
How's the Variant doing Stu ?
Im editing a new video as we speak
Believe me, our governments are far more dangerous than any virus these days friend. Great bike build, I really want to do the USD fork upgrade soon.
You sure you have a 54 read sprocket?? That's massive.
Yeah meant to say 45...no script sorry 🤪
Where do you cook the shrimp, mate? Where is the barbie? I'm turning my PVC tool tube into a beer cooler.
Hahah...GOLD! Mate if I catch a Yabbie I could boil it up on the camp Billy or throw a Goana on the coals. That's about it 🤙
Hey mate got some questions. How do you find full knobbly tyres for highway riding and wet conditions? I currently have D606 on my DR650 (mostly commute at this stage but am looking to do some bigger rides) and thinking to get something more road orientated. Also do you find yourself being blown around a bit on the DR650 with highway riding? I certainly do.
I hate full knobby tyres on the highway which is why I rarely travel on the highway. If I do choose to travel highway I just put up with it knowing that traction off-road is fun and safe. Quartering your braking distance, absolute quality traction on the front wheel and not getting bogged on dirt is super important for me. You get blown around on a GSA if you don't go wide of road trains.
@@ADVRiderAustralia yeah all good points, cheers
My not heavily modified Suzuki DR650SE lets me locate, excavate, and
enter places never visited by my species previously. Except, perhaps, in
the Stone Age. About 7K organized explorers like me don't share much
with non-members. So, this rely might lift an eyebrow on Iceberg Stu.
Us "non-members" are gutted that you don't share your all powerful wisdom Lord DR man. 🙏
Does the Safari fuel tank allow space for crashbars? Or is it crash resistant?
The Safari Tank is made of very Strong Polyethylene and would take a heck of a beating to damage. I'm not sure if Crash Bars would be necessary at all. Save weight and don't run them.
Big bore 790cc unreliable?
Don't know where you done your research but they are bullet proof! And that's a known fact!
Mine works like a charm and could never go back to stock!
Fair call mate, cheers for the feedback. Good to hear from another person with big bore experience. 1 is bulletproof and 1 was a grenade 🤣
@@ADVRiderAustralia Nothing is perfect lol.
Im on my 4th one since 01 with various high state of tune with miles of hard use with no issues.
Next is 790 freewind (dual carb, larger valve head) engine in a minimum Cafe racer or scrambler package...not sure yet. Ill let the build process take direction 🙂
@@DalmaCro I want to see the build vid on that mate. Sounds awesome!!!
@@ADVRiderAustraliastarted disassembly on one of the XF's and making plans and parts list.
It's going to be a long slow process! Being in Croatia building anything is not an easy task and i got lots other stuff on the go.
I do plan on starting a build vid and will link it here.
Thanks for the interest 🙂
@@DalmaCro awesome mate! Will be great to see a build video 👍
Sorry if I missed it....what year TE610 is the reat shock from please ? Awesome bike. Cheers.
2006 - 2014 Husqvarna - WR250/300 - TE310, TE450, TE510, TE610e. Identical Shocks with different spring rates and valving.
@@ADVRiderAustralia great thanks. Prob going to go front end from a RMZ 450 and rear from a TE 610 now I've learned that from yourself ! Cheers.
@@randomactsofdave5456 CRF450X, RMZ, WR450...All will suit as long as you get the triple clamps, front wheel & brake assembly including brake lever.
Did you change the sprocket that drives the oil pump?, they break a tooth, because of age, they get brittle, 20 years they last, and or high milage
No haven't changed that yet mate.
@@ADVRiderAustralia forgot to mention, because it is made of plastic or nylon, why on earth Suzuki dicided to do that, I do not know, must be a reason.. So I phoned up 3 people who were selling their bike in parts, because mine also run aground and wanted to take precautions. I asked them, why did your bike commited suicide? To my suprise all three said; oil pump sprocket broke a tooth, ruined the top end of the engine. Mine by the way failed because of crankshaft bearing and also because I rode on, did not want to walk, stupid decision. I changed the sprocket on my new second hand bike..
“I’m average to good I suppose” - go yourself big fella 🤣
Mate...cant big note myself too much can I
Oldish video but i'm wondering what went into the front fork conversion exactly? I have a crf450r and a dr and have been thinking about doing a fork conversion.
About a 15mm spacer is all that's needed. Everything else fits including bearings
@@ADVRiderAustralia awesome, might have to give that a try. Cheers!
I'm buying my first street registered bike, I'm 15. A 2000 XR650R I think I'm going to do some of the same adventure mods
Thr Mighty Honda XR650R is a fantastic bike mate 👍 Super reliable and a bucket load of power! Enjoy!
@@ADVRiderAustralia Thanks! I've owned 3 bikes before this and I think the big xr is gonna be a keeper
The Honda xr650 r ?
Yea man, who didn't try DR650 with stock seat for more than 10-15min, really don't know what's the pain in the ass :)
Oh man they are shocking! 🤣
where did you get the ferring?
www.britanniacomposites.com/lynx-r-dual-sport-fairing-suzuki-dr-650/
What does the " se" stand for?
Super Enduro? Not sure actually
Is it ok for tall riders? How tall are you ?
Yes mate, I am 180cm tall but many taller than me ride them.
Gel or regular version of the Procycle seat?
Regular. I didn't see Gel when I ordered back in 2018.
@@ADVRiderAustralia thanks!
Cool bike, but I wouldn't go with a 32 liter tank. For me 25 is enough. Or even 20, which is more than 300km range. I cannot think of a single occasion, when I rode a bike for more than 300km and not wanting/needing a short brake anyway.
I plan my routes and short stops in places that don't have petrol stations. My coorong ride vid for instance, I consumed almost 10l per 100klm over 350klm of deep sand. No fuel on a 300klm beach run 👍
Simpson desert is 550klm stretch. You would be carrying 20l of fuel on the rear which takes up food, water and camping equipment space. Not sure where you live but Australia is very remote.
@@ADVRiderAustralia Agreed. I have a 550km range with a 25lt tank.
I'm guessing you must go two up a bit or you wouldn't have your pannier racks so far over the axle. Nice bike except for the rack position.
Yeah mate you are right. Did a 1700klm Flinders Ranges trip with my 50kg Mrs a few months before filming this. I did video it and produce it but only posted to Facebook. Might dig it up.
@@ADVRiderAustralia . Sounds like a blast. I love the Flinders Ranges. I look forward to seeing it. You have me searching te610 shocks. Are all years ok? Thanks
@@volvogt21 2006 to 2014 SACHS - Came on HUSQVARNA - WR250/300 - TE250, 310, 450, 510, 610 & 630. I have 1 on the bike from the 610 & 1 WR300 Spare. Also Ohlins from Gasgas Enduro bikes 2000 - 2016.
@@ADVRiderAustralia seriously Legendary reply Stu. Thanks for the time and effort. Now to get looking for one
@@volvogt21 Cheers brother 👍
Will any year TE610 work?
2005 until they stopped. Terra 650 is different.
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Ya fuel line is on exhaust
I keep it on the exhaust to warm up the fuel, if gets me another 5hp. 🤣
A joke surely … 😆well I’m laughing out loud
Looks suspiciously like a stock KLR 🤔…..😂
YA FORGOT THE FRAME GUARDS.......
Yeah Vince Strang Frame Guards
Actually the Kawasaki KLR650 is a better bike than the DR650.
You do not see many older Suzuki's around but a lot of Kawasaki's.
For the Japanese big 4 as far as longevity, quality and fit and finish Suzuki is at the bottom of the pile and not just in the enduro/ dual sport category of bikes but across the product lines.
Has been that way for a few decades now and Suzuki is the most likely to be the first one that folds and goes out of business among those companies as well.
What is the last bike and what year was it Suzuki has brought to market that really is tops in the category it was introduced in?
Could it be that the DR riders are beating them in the dirt, while the KLR riders are sticking to the pavement more? Serious question as I'm trying to decide which bike I'm buying.
Way too much bias Bill W. - I own bikes from most majors and Suzuki are fine. Tons of old Suzuki's around here including my old DR and 86 GSXR, friends Vstrom, all rode hard!
The KLR is a VERY different riding/feeling bike from the DR. KLR issues (2nd gen) are well documented. My friend with the KLR rides it HARD off road but it's really not as good in the hard stuff as a DR. Check out the wet weight 357lbs DR to 432lbs KLR... granted they're both pigs compared with KTM, etc.
I rode from Calgary to Moab on my DR (780cc, emulators, stock shock, no windscreen) with a friend on KLR650 2nd gen (big bore, pipe, stock suspension). KLR is far, far, far better on the highway measured by comfort and fuel range - similar HP. Offroad the DR is quite a bit better.
Both these bikes will handle adv riding just fine just with small differences in capability. KLR much better for less difficult greater distance touring with highway while the DR is better for tougher stuff and not so great on the highway (the bike will handle it but with no fairing it's a bit of a pain).
Both bikes are great and either bike can be modified to address it's weaknesses just depends on where you want to start.
Klrs are ugly heavy turds. No one who has a background in off-road riding can stand them.
I hate it when I hear [Dampener]! It [LITERALLY] gets under my skin for some reason! It's like hearing supposebly.
You got a lot of hate there Joe maybe try rolling up a big fat joint and listening to some good tunes
lol if it needed heavy modifications, it already means it is NOT the greatest adventure bike ever made 😅
Many will disagree!
Heavy bike
compared to what?
Cool bike but them tanks look terrible!
If your riding a DR to get laid good luck
Clearly you have never ridden a Honda XR650L
I love XR's brother but as a long haul Camel it's not in the league of the DR and not should it be.