But there are still good reasons to buy the old DR in 2025. Consider the following: The DR650 might be the easiest-to-maintain bike sold today. No radiator to worry about. Screw-type valves, so you don’t need to swap shims for valve clearance adjustments. No ABS wiring to fidget with.

Apr 20, 2021 · A Dedicated Suzuki DR650 forum for DR650 riders to share their knowledge, experience and adventures!

Jul 14, 2024 · The DR650 owner's manual contains an excellent "pre-flight" checklist ..... great starting point !!! Wear good gear and assume every vehicle is going to run you over, pull out in front of you, merge into you, brake check you, etc.

Not everyone wants to muck around off-road or haul themselves and their kitchen sink across country, though. Some people just want to build a bike that reflects their personality or mindset. And, guess what? The easy-to-mod DR650 works well for that, too!

Dec 31, 2024 · I agree with SumoAustin- the DR650 is far simpler to work on than virtually any other Motorcycle you can buy new today. Having owned 30+ Motorcycles over the last 50 years, and doing all the service/mods/repairs myself, I can say the DR650 is as simple and easy and satisfying to work on as it gets. If you’re into wrenching… And maybe you ...

Apr 4, 2023 · I have used multiple dual sports, including a DR650 to commute daily, both rural and city. SF bay area, riding an xr400 across the bay bridge, in rush hour, lanesplittling and smoking dudes on like $30k sport bikes is a good feeling.

Thinking about buying a DR650 later this year to daily drive to work. Are they pretty reliable and easy to work on? I drive a Tractor Trailer for a living, so having a big car payment just doesn't make sense to me since I only have one day off during the week and my commute to work is only 5 …

Jan 31, 2024 · With a bare-bones telescopic fork that is non-adjustable, and the rear shock that only has preload and compression damping adjustments, this bike is not made to be a fast single-track machine.

Feb 2, 2017 · I did a lot of desert and mountain trail on the DR650, it was normal for me to dump it a couple times on each ride. Sometimes getting that 370 pound monster up and back on the trail was epic. I have to say the DR was one tough bike.

Apr 26, 2020 · Our Suzuki DR650 adventure setup for long-distance travel. Modifications, upgrades and key issues to be aware of when choosing the DR650 as your adventure bike.