Suzuki DR650 - The Motorcycle that Built a Community

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The same bike since '96, they sure do make'm like they used to. The DR650 might look like a tired ol’ pony but with enough wrenching, tastier parts, and a little help from the DR community, ol’ faithful can strangely start to look like the unicorn we’ve all been waiting for.
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@Voltaic_Fire 2 ай бұрын

_"Stuff that isn't broken yet but it's blue."_ You, sir, know entirely too much!

@Rubmaster 2 ай бұрын

Nr 45 know too mutch! Time to scrap and build Nr 46.

@XSR95 2 ай бұрын

Shhhh Sinister Diesel might sue you

@macroevolve 2 ай бұрын

Blue anodized, Red anodized - it all looks cool, even though the stock part is perfectly adequate.

@garciawork9 2 ай бұрын

Partial to purple myself, but that was a dang good blue.

@PewLand 2 ай бұрын

To be fair the OEM timing inspection port and crank plug strip out extremely easy even with the correct Allen key. The warp 9 plugs are a good upgrade if you adjust your valves regularly.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 ай бұрын

Well Ive made a 1 second cameo in an F9 video. Time to retire as i cant get higher than this!! ❤

@stephensmith1118 2 ай бұрын

can we get your autograph...

@lovetoflylovetofly3843 2 ай бұрын

It was cool to see you for the second!!

@lazarus2950 2 ай бұрын

They should have you back for your CX500 😉

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 ай бұрын

@@lazarus2950 agreed 😎

@andymiller5611 2 ай бұрын

I skipped back 5 seconds just to make sure what I thought I saw! 💜

@ricardovillasenor1445 2 ай бұрын

My father bought me one as a graduation gift 8 years ago, he was a doctor with endless expierence on motorcycles accidents, so it was not easy for him giving that to me. The bike deepen my love for motorcycles and has gave me awesome times over the years. It looks better and better over the years with all aftermarket parts I've put it on. He passed away 2 years ago, R.I.P.... no fucckk@ing way I'm selling it, it will die with me

@jamessmith9786 2 ай бұрын

Right on!

@user-ml4ke8sj1o 2 ай бұрын

Awesome brother .. these bike get sentimental value just because of there character and the value of yours is got to be unmatched. My dr650 is a 2016 and my 2nd one. I've had modern bikes but there's just something about these I just love.

@NONO-hz4vo 2 ай бұрын

Well to be more accurate you will die long before the 650.

@ricardovillasenor1445 2 ай бұрын

@@user-ml4ke8sj1o agree! even material stuff have personality and the humble looking but serious machine the dr is makes you connect with it

@ricardovillasenor1445 2 ай бұрын

@@NONO-hz4vo well... can't argue that lol

@CavemanCody 2 ай бұрын

I got a barn find dr650 last year. Installed a 5 gallon fuel tank and heavier duty suspension. I rode it almost exclusively for the entire season and just today I rolled it out my barn and took it for a ride around my county to come home and find this video at the top of my feed. It's a good day to be a DR owner.

@IamCorrosive 2 ай бұрын

"Because it's blue" aww man that line hit hard... 😂🎉😅

@matts2751 2 ай бұрын

Guilty here as charged

@ballisticviii 2 ай бұрын

I have those exact blue plugs he showed on my bike 😂

@XA-lm5oz 2 ай бұрын

@@matts2751 i think that's a hit song, Dewey Cox.

@goateemagician0140 2 ай бұрын

jokes on them all my aftermarket stuff is red

@nyetloki 2 ай бұрын

Stop calling me out

@caryd67 2 ай бұрын

One of the best bikes I ever owned. I paid $7000 in 2014, added $7000 in mods, put 56000 kms on it, and sold it last summer for $5000. Not bad if you ask me…

@tedunguent156 2 ай бұрын

Sixteen cents per kilometer. Great value. Not to mention all the smiles per mile.

@gujo4351 2 ай бұрын

7k in mods??? did u just bolt another one to the original or what

@ThaSideWeed 2 ай бұрын

I don't agree on the bang for the buck aspect but that hardly matters. Nor will one ever make sense for me except being a cheap rental in some countries. Can definitely agree it's a solid package.

@thecheeseisgood12345 2 ай бұрын

Sorry but 56k in 9 years? You hardly rode that thing!

@amirdoost8527 2 ай бұрын

7k in mod for 7k bike and you think your smart?

@whitedrguy6503 2 ай бұрын

Being a current owner of 2 DR 650s a 2005 and a 2014 I have no complaints, 2005 507,000 klms, 2014 330,000 klms, both still running great and I still ride both. Simplicity is the key, the engine can be rebuilt in a weekend and the bottom end is mightier than Thors hammer, over 500k on the same big end and crank bearings, all for $8500 Aus.

@dylantaylor9707 Ай бұрын

This is what I like to hear. I have mine 2018 (39,000km) and I get more of a buzz looking at parts for it than trawling marketplace for bargains (shitheaps)

@connor3288 Ай бұрын

Wow crazy "mileage", what's the story with them, that's tons of riding! Did any engine/trans parts wear out? I'm thinking of getting a drz400.

@mariachiwalrus1688 2 ай бұрын

45 (or whatever number he'll be by the next episode) has been a fantastic and fluid addition to the F9 team, I look forward to his videos as much as Ryan's. Well done.

@paulstevenconyngham7880 Ай бұрын

Now the bicycle content on the other hand…

@volvogt21 2 ай бұрын

I just rode a 29 year old one 20,000 km around Australia. What a bike!

@BadgerMcblasty 2 ай бұрын

I just broke 20,000 km on my 2019 DR riding around Victoria. 😊

@NzJohny 2 ай бұрын

Envious.. 12k on my 2019@@BadgerMcblasty

@volvogt21 2 ай бұрын

@@BadgerMcblasty now that's living

@mattharris1217 2 ай бұрын

Got one the day I turned 18 and 17 years later still love it😂

@dreadnaught688 2 ай бұрын

Half your life. That's wild.

@gujo4351 2 ай бұрын

Damn thats dedication, amazing that its still running (hopefully)

@marcelnowak402 2 ай бұрын

on 18? that's awesome!

@anchinkan 2 ай бұрын

Got one (DR600) when I was 24. Now I am 60 still riding and still loving it! So much cooler than all those new bikes out there. Never let me down, a true companion 😊

@greenneck2472 2 ай бұрын

I have never been so excited to see a KZfaq notification!!! I've owned 4 DR650's, sold each one to regret it and buy another one a few months later. Bought my most recent bush pig in 2018, and now that they stopped selling them in Australia, i wont make the same mistake again.

@christopherjay7018 2 ай бұрын

This is pure dedication to the DR community. Seeing ProCycle, Dino’s Tinker Shed, and more little snippets of the DR owner’s life, absolute respect. I don’t know if this will have the views of other major videos, but it is truly appreciated by the fans. I felt like I was looking into my own frustratingly loved craft book on DR650 parenthood. Also, the point about gaining the wisdom and know-how hit true, the journey to YOUR bike instead of THE bike at the current time of release. Excellent video, excellent team, excellent tribute.

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the shout out Dino

@diernosaj 2 ай бұрын

As a KLR650 owner. I salute and respect the DR650.

@alynnhiscox7303 2 ай бұрын

Another KLR owner with the same feeling. The only reason I went with the KLR is physical size. I'm a big guy, and the Kawasaki just fits me better. That, and I picked it up for $500. I'm also a cheap cunt. :)

@ORflycaster 2 ай бұрын

Agreed. I love my Gen 1, but I'd still like to find/build/upgrade a DR someday.

@JasonBechervaise 2 ай бұрын

As a KLR650 owner, my DR650 doesn't get lonely.

@gorkzop 2 ай бұрын

As an Xt600e owner I respect all big Japanese Thumpers!

@blackhavocjim 2 ай бұрын

As an XR650L owner, I too respect the DR, and am jealous of its cush hub.

@andrewevans7184 2 ай бұрын

I got my first motorcycle a couple years ago, at the age of 59. A two-year-old DR 650 with 1300 km on it for $5000 Canadian. Without doubt, the best five grand I've ever spent.

@KS-sh4xn 2 ай бұрын

Bought my 2019 with 524km along with a trickle charger and hydrolic bike lift for $4,500 CAD at age 59 in the fall of '21. With fresh nobbies I'm rediscovering the trails of my youth but no longer afraid of the hills my little Kawi 100 and I couldn't handle in my teens. It's changed my life. Upgraded the suspension last season and will be strapping on camp gear soon.

@colleenstaroszik2084 2 ай бұрын

That same bike in 2024 would be an asking price of 6000!@@KS-sh4xn

@BadgerMcblasty 2 ай бұрын

@@KS-sh4xnI bought my 2019 DR with 507km on the clock back in 2021, 20,000km later I’m still as giddy about it as I was on day 1.

@clutch2315 2 ай бұрын

@@KS-sh4xn That's a wicked deal!

@electrosaurus 2 ай бұрын

Never too late! Nice one.

@volvogt21 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations to Dino of Dino's Tinker Shed for making it into this video. Great channel for everything DR if you haven't seen it.

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support Dino

@volvogt21 2 ай бұрын

@@DinosTinkerShed great people deserve great support!!!!

@charlieraffaniello4867 2 ай бұрын

People complain about Suzuki not innovating, but you really touched on why that's such a positive. They pull a lot from the partsbin which is why they can be affordable and easy to work on. And that's why they have so many great bikes thru the years, SV650's, GSXR's, VStroms. So good for so long

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

Hey ,thank you for including some footage from my channel! The DR is a great bike and the community is a big part of its success. Thanks for a great video.

@tvh300 2 ай бұрын

If you're a DR650 owner you need to subscribe to Dino's Tinker Shed!

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@@tvh300 thank you for the support Dino

@jimfeldman4035 2 ай бұрын

Love the videos Dino. And I love the greater Niagara backdrop.

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@@jimfeldman4035 thank you souch, I'm glad you enjoy the channel

@Thehammm_ 2 ай бұрын

Great videos on dr650's from Dino!

@DanielGjrTing 2 ай бұрын

XT600 rider here. Salutes to the DR. The XT hits many of the same points only that instead of the giant online aftermarket community I just have access to a welder, lathe and mill.

@trevortimmreck 2 ай бұрын

The mirror in my profile pic is on one of those, seemed like it was really difficult to find parts and while it seemed easy to fix, every fix was way more difficult for stupid reasons

@jesufew 2 ай бұрын

Kr kr, got a XT600E, can't resume it better. Kedo is a nice source of parts but the community is reaaaally small for such a nice bike.

@AnastasisGrammenos 2 ай бұрын

I have an XT500E, I can't find plastics any more, barely able to find turn lights, I got a vstrom for trips but I miss my XT when I am not doing 120km/h or more

@bjornokant4075 2 ай бұрын

TT600R owner here, I just have a hammer 😂

@Max-xr4nl 2 ай бұрын

I used to have an xt600 but sold it because I was worried about finding parts (plastics is an easy example because couldn’t find replacements anywhere). I have a road legal wr450 and it still seems crazy to me that I can get a full replacement plastics set for $200 or a new radiator for $120. Plus double the hp is always fun ;)

@KS-sh4xn 2 ай бұрын

mxrob saved my upcoming weekend of riding with a quick answer to a question on DRRiders on a Friday night last May. Thanks for building such a great community Rob. I am very thankful to you and so many others in my new community.

@gbbluemonday 2 ай бұрын

I love my DR. Last summer I realized a dream come true as I toured eastern Europe with it covering 2,5 months and 12 countries. All stock except brakelines and tyres. This year I´m updating the geometry, suspension and tank.

@livewire.. 2 ай бұрын

Wow, I just put my DR650 up for sale. Now that I have watched this video, I may change my mind and keep it.

@High_Octane 2 ай бұрын

samesies.

@SingleTrackMined 2 ай бұрын

Great job, 45. You're good at this stuff.

@GreenBrowne. 2 ай бұрын

DR is freedom. It scratches the itch for self sufficiency, control over matter, simplicity. DR is where a man belong!

@MarcusDeyerin 2 ай бұрын

As a DR owner/rider, I felt the love from this video. And if Suzuki ever says they’re changing or discontinuing them, I’m buying three and sticking ‘em in my garage.

@ericforsyth4518 Ай бұрын

The run on DRs will be something! I’ve already got the sales manager at my local Suzi dealer keeping the ear out and act immediately if there’s news ;)

@workingguy6666 2 ай бұрын

I have a DR650 sitting here right next to me in my living room. It's been there for ten years now.

@arc001 2 ай бұрын

12 years and 65 000kms on mine. I am absolutely in love with this bike, just got back from a 600km trip, 300km on dirt and she didn't miss a beat. I do not carry tools or spares because they just don't break down.

@shermangriffin2722 2 ай бұрын

Drz400sm owner here. Suzuki has done the same thing with this bike as well and it seems to be a very similar community. Years of knowledge and RND from riders, lots of aftermarket options. I thought about a 650 myself before I bought my Drz, and decided I wanted to do some tighter single track and thats pretty much the deciding factor. I got a set of 21/18 wheels and it does good in the woods, ive done a 2500km tour on it in totally stock form. Im glad these bikes have stayed the same for so many years, dont fix it if its not broken.

@outlawbillionairez9780 2 ай бұрын

When I bought my new 95 DR 350, they were flying off dealer floors. Aftermarket exploded! The first day, I swapped 4 gallon tank, tires, fenders, installed handlebar and handguards, and took my street legal bike anywhere I wanted. Thousands of miles of national forest trails were mine to explore every weekend! The 350 literally created the money to build the 650, which was not a great seller.

@Redmenace96 2 ай бұрын

Have met many DRZ400 owners on the road. Despite this video, DR650 is a smaller community? Idk. I only know what I have seen.

@mattlien2559 2 ай бұрын

Sm rider also with 244 shinko. Suzuki with this bike, dr650 just keep them simple and they last for a long time. Many other brands also have these bikes.

@shawnjoseph7522 2 ай бұрын

400sm.... Never selling it actually I rebuilt calipers today

@TomBuskey 2 ай бұрын

I had the '99 DR350s w/ upgraded suspension. There was a good community there. I tried a DRZ400 and the engine was much nicer, but the suspension wasn't quite there.

@Sam_MT09 2 ай бұрын

Got my 2006 for 600$ 2 years ago just looking for a cheap way into trail riding. I never thought I would fall in love so much with this bike! It turned into a commuter, a trail bike and roadtripping bike. Lately I spent more time on my DR650 than my 2018 Yamaha. Absolute blast everytime, wherever the road leads me! I intend to keep it for a long time.

@nyetloki 2 ай бұрын

I'll give you 700 for the poor unused yammie

@bigjj974 2 ай бұрын

It is the ultimate Goldy Locks bike. A middle of the road bike that can do anything and everything well. Not to cheap not too expensive. The greatest tribute to just being vanilla. Love mine and it will be the last bike to leave my garage after I die and my boys are fighting over it. Good review.

@SquareHelmet 2 ай бұрын

Respect to the DR community and DR650. There is something about ultra reliable, honest, low-tech, tried and tested old school bikes that makes them so special. I downgraded from massive modern bikes to Yamaha XT250 and love it. Would love to have a DR too!

@scottk.8494 2 ай бұрын

Well said. I would almost swear I wrote this. As you said, there is something humble about traveling on such a simple machine. It does a lot of things well. I have a well farkled 08 DR650 and a 2018 XT250. Although it's a bit redundant having the two, they make a great duo. The DR is a great "do it all" bike, while the XT is so maneuverable and easy to ride. They're both fun. My friends and I want to start riding some BDRs and eventually the TAT. Depending on the ride, I'd have a hard time deciding on which bike to take.

@eeqway8 8 күн бұрын

@@scottk.8494 and @SquareHelmet , My last bike was the dr650 and currently have a newish xt250. Love them both !

@jonwoodworker 2 ай бұрын

The DR650 is a legend with the largest aftermarket of any motorcycle. My 2003 still runs perfectly. The best way to buy one is used, which will allow you to customize it to suite your needs. To make it great doesn't take that much effort. Cogent goodies $1700, Seatconcepts $350, LexxMX pipe $200, ProCycle Breathe Easy kit $120, Acerbis skid plate, and you're ready to tackle anything. The mod options are endless. I got mine used in 2010 for $2k, spent $5k on mods and it is now an offroad/dual sport/light adv monster. By the time you take off the old stuff and put on your new goodies, you still come in around 370 lbs. without body armor and panniers.

@dr650senduro 2 ай бұрын

I've been riding Suzuki dual-sport since 1985, DR650 is the close that u can get to that unicorn bike we've been chasing all our lives. Great in practically everything. Jack of all trade, master of none. Summery, no matter how many bikes u collect, always keep at least 1 DR650SE in ur stable.

@smashedgyro 2 ай бұрын

DR & DRZ shift patterns be like: 1,N,2,3,4,5,5

@PewLand 2 ай бұрын

@@smashedgyroNo matter how many times I ride it I still try to shift to that imaginary 6th gear 😂

@jasonloke2219 Ай бұрын

Mine is a Canadian 2005 model. 5 months ago I went to Chiang Mai, Thailand. that was a 6000 km ride from Singapore. Still working Well. Long live the DR650!!!

@JayBee-cr8jm 2 ай бұрын

I put 30,000+ trouble-free miles on mine in 3 years. It was my first bike and I did a lot of touring on it.

@jimfeldman4035 2 ай бұрын

Glad you interviewed mxrob. He's been a fountain of great DR advice in the forums

@RichyRich-eo9uk 2 ай бұрын

Bought mine last spring as my first bike. I love it! I bought it for all the reasons you mentioned. I wanted something to rip around town, then hit the trails, easy to work on, long service intervals, and finally that reliability! My son is buying a Honda Rally soon and we plan on motocamping so that'll be the Mighty DRs next mission.

@arc001 2 ай бұрын

My 2013 dr is stock apart from 21ltr tank and seat concepts seat. She's done 65000km, runs like new and has taken me on incredible adventures. I've bought and sold 3 bikes but the DR is a permanent feature in my garage which I've circled right back to. It's the only bike I trust in the middle of nowhere.

@beansgalvin1777 2 ай бұрын

Already watched the whole thing 8 times, and I can confirm this is a certified FortNine classic.

@Fiat_Racing 2 ай бұрын

Still riding the DR brother 800 BIG.... ❤

@highplainsdrifter9631 2 ай бұрын

As someone who is currently working on purchasing his first motorcycle and decided on the Suzuki DR650, this video is exactly what I've been waiting for! I love watching Ryan & this channel, and this bike fits the bill for me perfectly.

@Davef2912 2 ай бұрын

I just love this video! It's so well done! The script, the emotions, the style, the music!Kudos to the entire team!

@garyhope6577 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Fortnine for this dedication video. I rode my friends DR650 on trails this weekend, Crashed it several times. While the damage is minor and can be fixed, The DR650 was entirely fine, unscathed and undamaged. The only bike I've ever known to be able to be crashed repeatedly over and over again with a spirit that can't be broken.

@billmiller6532 2 ай бұрын

The Drz400 would like you to know it's the same way.

@Michael_Shay 2 ай бұрын

Loved my DR650. Bought it, solo'd the IDBDR a month later on it. Completely flawless. I recently joined the dark side and replaced it with a 701 Enduro. But I'm sure I'll own another one in the future.

@SantinoDeluxe 2 ай бұрын

“Hard to pronounce you have become, the dark side I sense in you.” "Displacement is the path to the Dark side. Displacement leads to hankering. Hankering leads to haste. Haste leads to ticketing!" "Once you start down the KTM path, forever will it dominate your destiny. Consume you, it will.” “Smaller in HP/FT-lbs number are we, but larger in mind.” “Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my engine size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is the Aftermarket, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its mods and locktite surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Love from the Forums around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everywhere, yes. Even between the dirt and the bike.” "...replace not... ride... or ride not.... there is no replace."- DR-Yoda

@fff-fv6xh 2 ай бұрын

nice replacement! its 2024 and not 1996 anymore 😀

@alanaspurling6469 2 ай бұрын

My former boss, had a DR-650 because it had a lower seat height (Fred being about 5 feet tall) he installed a lowering link and a desert tank. He then rode it across Nevada and Utah for a meeting in Salt Lake City, camping in the desert along the way.

@rangeroadmoto 2 ай бұрын

I started my entire KZfaq channel because of the night Dr650!

@tvh300 2 ай бұрын

Dino's Tinker Shed was featured! He's an amazing KZfaq resource for DR650 owners.

@KS-sh4xn 2 ай бұрын

Dino is the best.

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support Dino

@KS-sh4xn 2 ай бұрын

@@DinosTinkerShed Watched your recent series on electrical thus far Dino. So great. Looking forward to the final in the series.

@matthewb8229 2 ай бұрын

It seems the DR650 is like the Chevy 350, Ford 302 or Dodge 318 of the motorcycle world. Reliable, user friendly, and huge aftermarket support. I think I might need one in my garage

@benshew 2 ай бұрын

I bought one brand new last year and it’s been so much fun. This is the video I’ve been waiting for.

@manuelnovarohueyo9830 2 ай бұрын

Sounds just like my honda xr 250. Upgraded the cilinder to a 293, levers, carb, fork valves, and the list goes on and on. Thank you Ryan.

@frederickjeremy 2 ай бұрын

As an owner of a brand new dr650 since 2010, and maybe even a 2024 one for the mrs…. I approve this message. Absolutely love this bike, its community, and especially its aftermarket support

@beef5030 2 ай бұрын

1996 dr650 gang. I was probably the 420th owner by the time I sat on it, took a beating and always asked for more. Fantastic bike, didn't need a 6th gear.

@GippersTravels 2 ай бұрын

We rode our 2009 DR650 2up around South America for 6 months and 22,000 kms, its been dropped more times than a hot potato, neglected, ragged over the Andes and the Rockies and still runs mint today - Great Bike 👍

@cmachado1835 5 күн бұрын

I bought my DR650SE in 2007. It is my only motorcycle for long trips en trails, including deserts. Only upgrades: front suspension coils, skid plate, rack, seat, and screws for the carburetor. Very, very reliable lady.

@thenutbucket5971 2 ай бұрын

Would love to see an XR650L video to finish the dual sport thumper trifecta

@wakz2618 2 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@leandroflaherty 2 ай бұрын

Add the xr650r for good taste too..

@paulh6591 2 ай бұрын

The SV and DL650 lines are also legends of the everyday motorcycling world- they should be spotlighted, honored with a video.

@mfbfreak 2 ай бұрын

Sadly, the SV will lose its V-engine soon if it didn't already. From that point onwards it's not an SV anymore imho.

@mammouth2727 2 ай бұрын

Exactly. They barely changed the sv650 recipe in the last 25 years! (Except for the horrible gladius..)

@paulh6591 2 ай бұрын

@@mammouth2727 Still, the lack of love for the Gladius makes me sadius.

@mammouth2727 2 ай бұрын

I know it is irrational. I think I just hate the front light. But nothing about motorcycles is really rational anyways :)

@arc001 2 ай бұрын

My 2021 dl650xt stays on tar. My 2013 dr650 lives for gravel.

@emejdoubleti 2 ай бұрын

Just got a DR last fall and this video put a huge smile on my face.

@jellyfinger 2 ай бұрын

I am on my second '96. Sold the first one and woke up the next day knowing I needed to replace it, I have other bikes, but this is my forever bike.

@DoubleGrape944 2 ай бұрын

I just brought home my first DR yesterday actually. Put 32 miles on it and I’m very happy with it so far

@lurkinghobo 2 ай бұрын

Same thing , Just bought one this week and I LOVE it !

@domenik8339 2 ай бұрын

Very lucky, cause this video is gonna jack up the prices on them for at least a couple years.

@vitiatedvagabond9632 2 ай бұрын

@@domenik8339 i was just thinking that.. good thing ive already got one!

@RobRobbinses 2 ай бұрын

Just get those death wings offa there and start puttin' money in the Procycle jar..

@TheSuperduck23 2 ай бұрын

I got a little excited when I saw Suzuki and 650, thought we would talk about the DL650 V-Strom 😅 another (cult) community you could talk about.

@Richard-xu4cj 2 ай бұрын

I have an '05. I can't imagine a better MC for my needs. Super reliable, handles great in the twisties, 50+mpg, ideal for interstate speeds...I could go on and on lol. My other ride, currently, is a '98 TW200 with Shinko 428's- a mini supermoto.

@Skidmate 2 ай бұрын

❤ this community! Great that you included @DinoTinkerShed in it. It's an amazing channel to learn wrenching on the DR. Cheers from the Netherlands 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support you two ❤

@peterpitre9736 2 ай бұрын

Bought mine with 4 kms on it. 39,000kms now and i do all the maintenance myself. So easy to work on.

@Speedytrip 2 ай бұрын

Ive owned over 20 bikes, and Im on my 3rd year on the DR650. Needs some carb work to really work properly but damn are you rewarded when you get it setup properly. Ive sent my oem wheels to Kineo to have them design tubeless wheels for the DR and the fact that the DR has remained unchanged for decades is what convinced them to design wheels for it. Design should be completed in the next few months, cant wait to go tubless! 😎

@bigleftlcn 2 ай бұрын

Keep us updated on this

@miraclo3 2 ай бұрын

God Bless all Thumpers.

@lukecalumlyonwrath7723 2 ай бұрын

Amen!

@filipebessa1616 2 ай бұрын

I’ve had mine for almost 15 years. Was my every day commuter in NYC for years. Rode it on trails in PA and NJ. Then rode it from NY to LA. Was my commuter in LA for 6 years. Still going strong, no issues at all, just regular maintenance.

@sgabriel 2 ай бұрын

Effing adorable! You knocked this one out of the park. Again.

@tracythorleifson4108 2 ай бұрын

That DR has _almost_ as many stickers as mine. 😂 It’s all about the farkles. And the stickers. Thanks for the shoutouts to all my favorite websites. And, yes, if the ZA should befall us, I’ll be on my DR, because I can fix it with duct tape, J B weld, and a multi tool.😉

@MPJRB10 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love my DR650! The bike and the community is excellent. Simplicity and lack of riding assists make the bike feel raw and grounded. In a world with increasingly complex technology which results in overpriced dealer service when things break. It's nice to know the DR650 tractor can be fixed in your garage with a google search and handful of basic tools.

@oscarleon3008 2 ай бұрын

I've had various dual sports and other street bikes, still miss my DR each and every day. Sometimes I think about buying a brand new one and modding it out the way I want to, such an incredible machine!

@dagdraam 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate Connor‘s take! Great addition to the team!

@cinnamanstera6388 2 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this review for YEARS! like since the TW200 review! Stoked.

@cinnamanstera6388 2 ай бұрын

Also, love that you included video clips from the absolute characters at Cross Training Adventures and from our fellow Canadian (i think) Kyle Noseworthy on his exhaust exchange. Truly, a DR connoisseur.

@cinnamanstera6388 2 ай бұрын

Bought mine brand new in 2019 for 6K after tax. Couldn't find a decent used on for less than 4K so I thought it made sense to go new. Still have alot of mods to go but risers and Barkbusters, as well as the classic MT21 and D606 combo made a machine out of her.

@TravisHouseless 2 ай бұрын

Rode my 2007 from Newfoundland to BC and mentally, I'm still there.

@Bugoutnow589 2 ай бұрын

The king is dead, long live the King!

@yuvalbarnahum6756 2 ай бұрын

My first and current bike is the drz 400 and i keep on falling in love with it every time i ride.

@newcenobium8872 2 ай бұрын

It's my favourite motorcycle being covered on my favourite motorcycle channel!

@aldude999 2 ай бұрын

Bought a new DR last year, so simple, yet such a good do everything bike

@vrtar99 2 ай бұрын

I bought a DR600 1986. 2 years ago, that thing is built like a tank and will run no matter what you put it trough.

@benlebeau2105 2 ай бұрын

I bought a 2023 DR650. Rode it from Dallas TX to Cusco Peru.

@marcomadrid475 2 ай бұрын

Video?

@NightOWLLIVE 23 күн бұрын

Damn dude

@ridhvikg 2 ай бұрын

Praise be! For he has returned!

@HINTER.WAELDLER 2 ай бұрын

As a proud owner of a 1991 DR 650, im happy to be part of the community.

@YouYou-tg7qe 2 ай бұрын

Gotta be a 96 or up to count

@HINTER.WAELDLER 2 ай бұрын

@@YouYou-tg7qe Nothing beats the look of the first 2 production years

@mircearadu3854 2 ай бұрын

'93 here, kickstart only, oldschool

@mircearadu3854 2 ай бұрын

What jetting do you have on it ?

@HINTER.WAELDLER 2 ай бұрын

@@mircearadu3854 I have not touched the carb since I got it, it just runs too good the way it is set now

@IamDoctorJekyll 2 ай бұрын

My DR350S just turned 32 this month, and is still going strong. It does get better each time I tweak something. Friend has a 95 DR650. The Procycle site looks awesome, will be placing an order!

@DocMozi404 Ай бұрын

3 years ago, I bought a 1993 DR650. 1700€ and needed new fork seals. First bolt I unscrewed was butter and deformed. 2nd too. 3rd one I decided she was coming completely apart (dismounted but didn't open the motor). Replaced every bolt, sanded and painted everything, rebuild kit for carb, forks, master cylinders, calipers, etc. I love this bike

@thomasmccormick6650 2 ай бұрын

I get that some people are mad that Ryan isn't on camera anymore, but his writing more then compensates for the "downside" of a new face. It's still a channel for well written, and researched content. If this means that we get more content, get content for longer, or provides Ryan with a better work/life balance - worth it.

@KaizerRemix 2 ай бұрын

Ryan was on camera literally a week ago.

@carrioncrow8191 2 ай бұрын

I like Connor 45 Ryan is why I started watching, but I’m always entertained by any FortNine episode

@mtlnascarfan 2 ай бұрын

Why isn't Ryan on camera anymore???

@eddiet7228 2 ай бұрын

@@mtlnascarfanHe is. The channel is just also uploading videos without Ryan in them. We’re still getting the same amount of Ryan, but with other videos as well.

@srileo 2 ай бұрын

Had one and loved it

@superduperj1202 2 ай бұрын

Same. Miss mine.

@greenambles Ай бұрын

Ryan's bar set very high but this so good and the work gone in to it so clear that it warrants being free from comparison and just excellent in it's own right whilst maintaining all the elements that make an F9 movie-short the pinnacle of viewing satisfaction for any biker with the critical skills, love and interest to appreciate. Top Job!

@nightfury6836 2 ай бұрын

What a cOOL video 😎🔥 2019 XT250 owner here. You can never go wrong with a dual sport!!!

@channtron 2 ай бұрын

Soooo, Connor is 45's nickname, the more you know.

@thibaultdubaret9863 2 ай бұрын

weird to name a droid

@Ramonatho 2 ай бұрын

Dude showed up a long time ago in the 50cc scooters video as just Connor, I kinda like the clone lore but really don't get why it's necessary

@cidifede1 2 ай бұрын

What the hell is this??? I thought this was a mountain bike review channel. Happy to see Fortnine is getting back to its roots with motorcycle reviews. Great video guys! ❤❤

@MadDog-65 4 күн бұрын

Bought a 2021 today with low kms but some tasteful mods rode it 130kms home in the dark at 120km/h it's wintertime here and when I pulled into my town, I wanted to keep riding!! It's simple and rewarding.

@Bata_Mare 2 ай бұрын

I have DRZ400S '07 in mint condition, and few days ago i bought the new V-Strom 800de. This video was really from bottom of your ❤ because I know how much I love my DRZ 😊 Now I can't wait for you or Ryan to get your hands on new v-strom to see your reaction.

@alastairtheduke 2 ай бұрын

That #45 is one good looking clone

@FHLaRue 2 ай бұрын

#46 should be an improvement, unless they want to follow the DR route and keep him forever on the roster with no major upgrades!

@twt3716 2 ай бұрын

As a "special" soldier working in hot and cold climates all over the world, this bike was my constant companion. As a retired person I've bought another 4. Magic machine.

@Ramonatho 2 ай бұрын

The humble merc never says he was a merc

@silverXnoise 2 ай бұрын

Strange. Just 6-months ago you were starting a new job and couldn’t afford a used bike.

@The11901 2 ай бұрын

lol, your comment history suggests you’re not telling the truth.

@mini_bike 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, this is my dream bike and finnaly a KZfaqr I watch consistently finally made a video on it

@lattajosh 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the full interview!

@__J_O__ 2 ай бұрын

Had a 91 for a few years before I got an 07 KLR. I will admit that I did like the sitting position WAY better on the DR.

@ParallelCamper 2 ай бұрын

I am a proud member of the DR650 community. It's all true.

@verbalwidget7267 2 ай бұрын

ROB!! You have a beautiful DR.

@ParallelCamper 2 ай бұрын

@@verbalwidget7267 Thanks VW!

@swedishrick377 2 ай бұрын

Rob!!!

@ParallelCamper 2 ай бұрын

@@swedishrick377 Hello Rick! Happy Easter!

@swedishrick377 2 ай бұрын

@@ParallelCamper Right back at you! Enjoy the wet weekend. 😁

@benr7002 2 ай бұрын

Much respect to the dr. Ive been around 350s and they are solid

@joebettencourt8399 2 ай бұрын

I bought my first bike last July, an 03 KLR250. The community for that bike is amazing! So I can relate. For its time, The KLR250 was actually a very good bike for it's class. I Had no idea when I got it, but I love the bike and the community.