The DR200SE, especially the face-lift model, could have benefitted substantially from more aggressive stock rubber from suzuki as well as a better aftermarket. Could have killed the 150/230 market with its street legality.

I had a xr650l back in the 90s beat it to death then sold it what a mistake, I wanted together another one but couldn’t find a good deal in my area, finally the local Honda dealership called me and said they just got a 2024 in , I went right down there and bought it I’m keeping this one forever, I got it right where I want it geared handle bars, exhaust, and rejett the carb , perfect now and loving life, I own street bikes and dirt bikes but I’m happy with my xr650l, good luck with your new bike

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I've got the 05 GS with 6,500 miles on it. According to the BMW manual it weighs 498 lbs with accessories. If you're a gear head like me you can do your own maintenance. I do wish it had cruze control.

Stupid music

What is the top speed of this Yamaha??

Maybe take carb removal out of the title or put the carb removal in video?

Thank you.

i had two chines 200cc bikes and i never had any problems, i took one from London to Stockholm, and it just went on and on. and they cost £900.oo

Thanks for the video! It helped me so much to remove the tank! Greetings from the Netherlands! I just have a GS 1200 Adventure from 2006!

Good description of issues telling the story 😁👍

I've been driving a LJ-80. A predecessor of the Samurai. These Suzuki's are the most honest, basic universal cars bringing you from A to B. Off Road if needed. 800cc four banger engine. 39 hp. I wish I'd still have it.

Thats amaazing biking..brakes are whimps anyway.!! Ha ha..

No chance I want to sit on a Chinese bike, this guy must be joking, remember he sprays w-40 into the front disc brake. Taiwanese bikes are much safer. But I stick with the Japanese bikes for my safety. Do Not ride on Chinese bikes.

A good reason to buy a Yamaha

One thing you didn't mention is protection. I've been riding motorcycles for years and got my first scooter, an Xmax 300 last month. Many years ago I was hit by a car. It hit my kinda sideways, first hit me in the front and then smashed my ankle between the bike and car. If I had a scooter I'm pretty sure my ankle would have been fine. And if you go down and slide on a regular motorcycle, you can get serious injuries while you are somewhat protected on a scooter.

Nice video, I too have a suzuki 1990 sierra that I daily drive, owned for 15 years/300,000km, I also own a 200 series Land cruiser, prefer to drive the sierra as more fun to drive down here in Australia.

The nozzle and cap have been redesigned awhile ago. The nozzel now scews on very eaisly as does the cap. The bladder in you video is an older model.

😂 20 hp from a DR200 😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I ❤ my Dr200

there definately improveing

love that accent man 🤣👍👍👍

All have pros and cons…I’ve owned multiple drz’s sm and s models over the years and enjoyed them all but they are still turds and heavy compared to more modern bikes. Same for the xr’s - owned 2 and sold them off similar to the drz’s in many ways they are very much alike with each being better in certain situations. I find the new Crf300l to be a great bike now but it of course lacks the power on the highway but great all around bike for the money

I've owned various Honda XR models over the years and have a 2002 XR650L that I bought new. I have gone through 2 OEM CDI units. They are a known issue of this model. The battery box placement subjects the CDI to vibration and impacts from rocks from the rear wheel. As a result, the soldered connections inside the units can crack and separate. Both of the failed unit's first symptoms presented as an intermittent no-start issue. The second unit failed when I was 40 miles away from anywhere out in the mountains. I had a new spare with me so that got me home. I now run an Ignitech unit (about $50.00 more than an OEM but a much better unit. It is also programable. Another thing I have learned (the hard way) is never to store ANY BIKE with fuel in the carbs. Modern fuels contain a lot of alcohol, which can wreak havoc on the internal (plastic and rubber) parts of the carburetor. Also, if you don't run the engine for months (like over the winter) the fuel can turn to varnish in the carb. The next time you go to start it, you will suck up that crap and plug it. Now EVERY TIME I am done riding for the day, and park it, I turn the fuel cock to "off" and let the bike idle until it dies. then turn off the key. Hope this helps someone, CHEERS!

I hope you know your videos are still inspiring a new adv rider. I got a 2005 r1200gs. It's cool to see some of the things possible with these big bikes

Chinese bikes are getting better and better , just as well as everything else is becoming to expensive to buy 👍

My fuel gauge did the same until I added some Seafoam into the tank. I am sure a similar product may fix that for you as well. It may be worth a try.

I have the exact same bike (and same age) - drove it from Edinburgh to Athens and back a few years back. It was perfect. I made a ‘cruise control’ out of a walnut cracker and some Velcro. Worked a treat on long stretches of autobahn. Love South Africa - hitched round it for 3 months in my kilt back in 1992 - wonderful country.

I have 2018. And it shifts fine.

I broke my suspension at less that 40k kmts, cost me around 3000 to replace it

you forgot to mention the authentic bmw blinkers ( I have a 2008 air gs) and the possibility of removing the passenger seat.

If I lived in the Mad Max Thunderdome desert like you do I would drive the Suzuki Samurai daily too..

My 2011 1200gs is so shaky even in idle, so you know what cause this?

Thanks for the vid, good work, helpful information. I rock a 20 litre desert fox. Used it recently across a long reach across the top of Australia on my vstrom 800. I totally agree with you regarding the cap. Seems aa if it needs an oring or seal. It works but does not provide confidence. Cheers

I was seriously considering an older GS, but a few things convinced me to go with a Japanese bike (Super Tenere). 1. Frequency of valve adjustments, they are easy, but too frequent for an adventure bike (if you ride a lot, you'll be adjusting the valves at least twice a year, 40000km on the Yamaha and most report they are still in spec at that mileage). 2. At around 100000km, plenty have had their clutches replaced (you have to split the bike in to and it's thousands $$$) 3. Fuel gauges stop working, just like the ABS, fuel gauge is a couple hundreds to fix, but ABS can be thousands. 4. Drive shaft failures are not uncommon on the higher mileage ones. 5. I went to try a 2006 with barely 50000km on it, the boots on the drive shaft were dried up, all the plastics on the bike were dried up, I've never seen a bike with so little mileage age so poorly. 6. 4 buttons for the indicators is insane, and hard to get used to if you ride multiple bikes. As a tall rider, this bike was really on the top of my list, but at the price they are selling used, if you have one of the things above fail, it ends up being a very expensive bike not worth any more. I'd probably buy one new, and sell it when it's out of warranty :)

I think you really should buy DR 650 SE. I think it is perfect compromise of all.

Still cant believe you did not have the Yamaha DT175 here??

had the 1150 with 195.000 km....now a 1200gsa 95.000...these bikes are the best!

Best traffic ever! 😮

Interesting geology: melon gravels and sand quarry. Glad you got it started after your swim! Are spare parts available? I'm interested to fit the AG 200 seat and fuel tank to my Yamaha TW 200 in Oregon, USA. But that AG 200 model is not sold in nprth America, so I cannot order parts. Could I order the parts where you live and arrange shipment to the USA?

Years ago, I had a 1997 XR650L. I took that bike on many single track rides. I think Honda does a great job making a heavy bike feel lighter. Anyhoo, I swear I could go forever on a tank of gas with that bike. I ended up selling it and getting a XR650R. After uncorking the XR650R, you have a rocket. I still have that XR650R, which is a 2001; still going strong.

I love my 2010 R1200 GSA. Comfortable tourer

Can you fit comms n speakers in it

Good evening I have toyota condor 300d TX it shows the 4wd light ,how can I deactivate or activate it?

Can you fit it with a Snorkel?

This bike is roaring like a lion🦁

Watching these videos is like meditating 🧘 please tell me about your camera gear

Is it the same procedure for my 2010 GS engine?

Nice Content! Do you have email or shoot you a DM?

I have a 2017 super adventure r with 26000 miles on it and have ridden it hard. Changed the oil according to their milage recommendations. Besides a lot of back tires, it's been fantastic. I have replaced the chain and brake pads. That's really it though.

Which bike will be your new choice 😆