But don’t think that he’s afraid to turn wrenches and upgrade his bike. Morris has had many videos over the years, showing how to better-equip your DR for the dirt (here, for example). For another perspective, see SKIDS n STUFF’s take below. Helpfully, he shares cheap-as-free tips, but also advice on more expensive updates.

The DR’s price tag has climbed a bit in recent years and is the same as the recently-updated street-friendly KLR650 (which has fuel injection, a much larger gas tank and a much more comfortable seat). The DR is actually more expensive than the Honda XR650L, which offers better off-road performance for $6,999 MSRP.

2011年3月26日 · The BMW 650's are nice ... but are 60 lbs. heavier and double the price ... plus have a litany of problems. There is a reason the big DR650 thread has over 6 million posts. The guy on the K1300S was stunned that all three DR650's left him behind on the slippery wet roads going over this Sierra Pass.

2017年3月30日 · The DR 650 is a very common bike on ADVrider, so you are going to hear a lot of good and bad stories about them. KLR 650s also get quite a few good and bad stories, once again because they are so prolific on the site. I personally don't own one, and have only owned an earlier 91 model DR 650.

2008年4月17日 · My question is in regard to tire size for my 2008 DR 650. I just ordered a Shinko 244 rear tire in 5.10X17. I went to pick up tubes at my local dealer today and the guy at the parts counter told me that the 5.10 was too wide and that I should have ordered the 4.60 instead. It seems to me that I read somewhere on here that the 5.10 is recommended.

2020年5月11日 · Turn your Suzuki DR650 into an off road weapon fast with these top 4 most impactful engine and suspension performance modifications. From simple tweaks...

2022年12月2日 · Considering the DR for old school reliability, simplicity, and easier to pick up...and pretty sure I'll eventually own one. Love the cheapskate angle, tho I see you really splurged on the *red* binder clip instead of stock black …

2006年8月8日 · Cruising at 75 - 85 mph is easy for the DR's engine and it feels comfortable, stable and smooth. In the slow twisties, a DR (with minor modifications) will hang with, and in some cases embarrass a sport bike (as will a KLR). I've seen it many times. Of course the sportbikes will smoke the DR on a straight. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

2009年10月3日 · I stopped in the local Suzuki/Honda/Yamaha shop yesterday to pick up some parts and noticed a brand new DR 650 on floor, MSRP was $7k. I never really paid much attention to these bikes before , I rode 2-strokes for decades and for the last few years have been riding dual sport on a WR250R.

2002年1月21日 · Trails that would have been easy on the WR450 were causing clenching on the stock DR 650. A 14 tooth front sprocket is a must for all I think. Even lower gearing (14/45) will be required in nasty rocky terrain. I used roughly 1/3 or less (eyeball estimate) of the Aqualine Safari on the 185 mile trip. This trip was perfect for the DR's ability ...