Top 5 Dual Sport Motorcycles You can buy right now for under $3000

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  • @MotorcyclesOffroad
    @MotorcyclesOffroad  Рік тому +3

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    • @diggy-d8w
      @diggy-d8w 9 місяців тому

      I'm an old guy who's looking for my 1st bike in a long time.... lol, it'll be 2-3 months before I've got enough money to move
      but you've got to add in riding accessories, tags/title -n- license, and insurance as well. I'm excited so ty for feeding me...
      peace

  • @garyhoward2490
    @garyhoward2490 Рік тому +23

    I scored!
    I found a 96 xr600r, with a Baja Designs dual sport kit.
    Race Tech suspension, recent top end and clutch (reciepts).
    New tires and tubes, chain and sprockets, IMS tank, bark busters, bars and risers, FMF exhaust...the whole 9 yards
    The guy was an older rider, who had all of this work done to it, but had recently suffered some health issues.
    So....he couldn't start it!!!
    He said that he had several guys come to look at it....but apparently, none of them knew the starting procedure. (No e start.)
    So he refused to sell it to them.
    So, as a former XR owner, I knew how to start it.
    He told me.
    ...if you can start it, it's yours.
    I did the deal, and it started, first big kick.
    This guy lit up like times square!
    He said that he had been waiting for the right guy to come along, so his bike would go to the right rider.
    That was 18 years ago, and I still have it...and, still talk to the old guy that I bought it from, a couple of times a year.
    Oh, the stories I've heard!!!
    Bikes are the glue that holds a lot of us riders together, even after many years. Best community on the planet!!!!

  • @Truth24434
    @Truth24434 7 місяців тому +6

    Just bought a 2006 bmw f650gs for $1300. Going to commute and take it on trails for a while. 32k miles on it and counting. I’m in Northern California.

  • @ricklepick5829
    @ricklepick5829 Рік тому +45

    The used market is insane at least in MA where i am. Bought my first bike last year and initially wanted used but saving 2000 over a new bike to buy a 20 year old beater just wasn't worth it. I ended up buying a new klx230 for 5500 all in. Comparable used bikes were going for 3000-4500 for 10-20 year old bikes. Definitely not worth the savings. Buying used you obv have cash go take out a loan for the remaining ammount and get a free 1 year warranty with the new bike.

    • @neilouellette3004
      @neilouellette3004 Рік тому +5

      Agree. The bikes he's showing above are 1989-1991. 34 yr old bikes!! Talk about breaking down away from home deep in the woods w/old beat on bikes from previous owners.

    • @Paiadakine
      @Paiadakine Рік тому +1

      Agree people with used bikes think they are gold. But none of them keep up maintenance on even a 5 yr old bike. Cracked hoses with carbs will cause lots of issues.

    • @dylano7242
      @dylano7242 11 місяців тому

      Wow your area is crazy you need go out state. Used top tier bikes are everywhere here in colorado for cheap. Found This week alone in colorado-
      2021 ktm adventurer $4k
      2020 husqvarna vitplien $3.5k
      2020 royal Enfield himalayan $3k
      2019 kawasaki klx250 1k miles $3k.
      2017 honda crf 250 $3k.
      2017 honda crf 250 rally $3.8k.
      2019 yamaha xt 250 $3k.
      2006 suzuki dr400 $1.8k.
      2007 yamaha xt225 $1.8k.
      2000 kawasaki kl 250 super sherpa $800

    • @benwalsh2335
      @benwalsh2335 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@dylano7242im im colorado where'd you find these?

    • @butterfinger1171
      @butterfinger1171 5 місяців тому

      That warranty isn't free. It's figured into the price

  • @papatorr3669
    @papatorr3669 2 місяці тому +1

    Very good video, you have a good grasp of the dual sport market/bikes. But it's hard to make a video like this without slipping up once. The XT 225 has a wide range six speed transmission, and that makes it a great bike. The XT 250 that replaced it only has a 5-speed transmission. I kept the XT 225.

  • @TimRHillard
    @TimRHillard 29 днів тому

    XR650L is the ultimate desert bike to me. It is crazy fun, easy to work on, and off-road doesn’t feel so tall.

  • @johnpagejr.7628
    @johnpagejr.7628 Рік тому +3

    Good info on inexpensive used dual sport bikes. These smaller bikes are a lot of fun to ride and are cheap to own.

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  Рік тому +1

      I always loved a small displament dual sport.

    • @Rene-up1dl
      @Rene-up1dl Рік тому +3

      Prices after the sickness scam are insane.

    • @combatmedic91-b76
      @combatmedic91-b76 Рік тому +1

      The sickness scam LOL 😅 that is what it was. It did not fall out of sky it was made & given to every nation by lovely wako us gov.

  • @garrythomson6006
    @garrythomson6006 8 місяців тому +1

    I'd get a Suzuki DR 200. Those Suzuki DR two valve motors from 100-230cc are absolutely indestructible.Low seat height, big tank and great handling too.

  • @gabrielkopp2036
    @gabrielkopp2036 Рік тому +2

    I owned a 2017 xr650l with only 2700 miles picked it up for 3000 road it for one season..it's a great bike but it's a big red pig off road.. also currently own a 1990 xt350 and just got done refurbishing it..as far as the dr350 and the xt350 be aware parts are hard to get especially any of the plastics and turn signals

  • @ayyooojett2353
    @ayyooojett2353 9 місяців тому +1

    W vid idk between xr or I think xt I’m not tall lol but dang I’m boutta binge on yo channel lol

  • @buklao1471
    @buklao1471 Рік тому +1

    Used to have a Yamaha Xt 350 would wheelie in first and second from throttle alone, really reliable as well wish i never sold mine

  • @nakoawarrior3186
    @nakoawarrior3186 Рік тому +7

    All bikes in general are higher than they should be,.....I don't know if they have Bike Fever or lots of sentimental value for the high mileage bike they wore out and they expect you to pay them enough to buy a new one?
    The ones $1000.00- $3000.00 have problem's and don't usually run.
    Or their very high mileage.
    You usually need to be in the right place at the right time and a Bike shop can never be the right place that's like going to a scalper.

  • @shadowdance4666
    @shadowdance4666 10 місяців тому +5

    250 is the sweet spot for dual sport motorcycles

    • @Georgeqaws
      @Georgeqaws 5 місяців тому +1

      250s are too slow. I would love some 450 or 500 cc

    • @shadowdance4666
      @shadowdance4666 5 місяців тому

      @@Georgeqaws it’s a matter of balancing power or speed with agility. However Honda makes a CRF 450L which I believe is as lite or lighter than the 300. It’s a very serious machine. You will pay though. Around 10K. I’ve settled upon the CRF300L which I believe will give me enough power without pinching my wallet more than I feel comfortable with

  • @Wolfsgejaule
    @Wolfsgejaule Рік тому +1

    Very helpful video!

  • @jamesadams2334
    @jamesadams2334 День тому

    The DR650 is 100 pounds lighter than the KLR650. I have owned 2 of them and both were great bikes.

  • @Dan-g2t
    @Dan-g2t 2 місяці тому

    I had a 93 DR 650. I miss that bike. Im looking to sell my C50 BOSS and getting a super nice DR

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  2 місяці тому

      @@Dan-g2t I love the DR650 and the DR350. Both are pretty great.

  • @sesa2984
    @sesa2984 Рік тому

    Does the Bashan have a gear indicator, just out of curiosity?

  • @jbzhitz
    @jbzhitz 4 місяці тому

    Currently the drz 400 might be the best bike in tbis price range. Maybr up to 4k. Amazing all around bike

    • @machupikachu1085
      @machupikachu1085 4 місяці тому

      Agreed. I just changed the gearing to 16/39 and I'm never looking back!

    • @papatorr3669
      @papatorr3669 2 місяці тому

      The DRZ 400 is a pseudo dual sport, more of a sport and a half because of its narrow range 5-speed transmission. You can gear it to be good off-road, where you can gear it to be good on the road, but not both. The DR350 before it had a wide range six-speed transmission which allowed you to have a very low off-road first gear and a tall highway 6th gear.

  • @scottporter0069
    @scottporter0069 Рік тому

    Nice review. Thinking your specs on the klr 650 h.p. were a tad high the 2022 only pumps out about 35 still a solid bike. Buddy's got a 2012 never asked for anything.

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  Рік тому +2

      Yeah they are a super reliable bike. I'm not sure exactly what the horsepower is at the crank vs dyno but anyone who has a klr doesn't have it for the power.

  • @christhompson8599
    @christhompson8599 Рік тому +2

    Cool video

  • @user-pp5or5og4k
    @user-pp5or5og4k 12 днів тому

    Used market in the upper mid west is few and far between. If you can find one people want new prices.

  • @dbrazzftw803
    @dbrazzftw803 4 місяці тому

    Washer under needle valve? Heard it before

  • @brettsearle7764
    @brettsearle7764 Рік тому +1

    What a great video. Low cost bikes!

  • @2needey1
    @2needey1 8 місяців тому

    Klx’s 300’s are fun on and off road.

  • @rugbyrat58
    @rugbyrat58 Рік тому +1

    I think the Yamaha XT225/250 have a 6 speed, not a 5 speed. Keep up the great content, thanks!

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  Рік тому

      Hey man that's for the comment but I feel you are mistaken. I had an XT225 it had a 5 speed.

    • @rugbyrat58
      @rugbyrat58 Рік тому

      @@MotorcyclesOffroad right you are, my mistake! I’ve always thought those had a 6spd, which made it more appealing to me. How’s the ratio on the 5?

    • @yoda4runner137
      @yoda4runner137 Рік тому +1

      @@MotorcyclesOffroad XT225’s have a 6th gear, XT250’s have 5 only

    • @cancertomato1798
      @cancertomato1798 Рік тому

      @@yoda4runner137 my 1992 xt225 has 6 gears

    • @brentconway2280
      @brentconway2280 Рік тому

      XT225 has six speeds and the XT 250 is only five speeds. Odd that they change the gearing but that’s what they did.

  • @neilouellette3004
    @neilouellette3004 Рік тому +6

    The bikes your showing are roughly 1989-1991. That's 32-34 yr old dual sport motorcycles. Not a easy living 34 yr old street bike. But a 34 yr old dual sport thats probably been ridden hard. Everyone knows what I'm talking about. Last thing I want is to break down w/a 34 yr old dual sport bike 40 miles from home deep in the woods. Odds are pretty good it might happen. Better off spending the extra $2,000 and purchase a new trouble free bike or one that is 2-3 yrs old.

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  Рік тому +2

      I think you mean "You're" and I showed early 2000s KLR, DR650, 650L. You can also get newer XT250s. I do see your point but not all these bikes are 32-34yrs old. Also I might add some of the 90s bikes are more reliable then the bikes of today.

    • @Shade_Tree_Mechanic
      @Shade_Tree_Mechanic 9 місяців тому

      ​@@MotorcyclesOffroad Exactly. They'll obviously need a thorough check over and some refreshing, but their relative simplicity makes it easy even for less experienced DIYers.

  • @jasonmarshall4567
    @jasonmarshall4567 Рік тому

    You must be close to me, I saw some of these bikes in my FB marketplace search.

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  Рік тому +1

      Haha maybe, I centered the search at king of Prussia PA.

    • @jasonmarshall4567
      @jasonmarshall4567 Рік тому

      @@MotorcyclesOffroad I was there a few months back for business. Love a few hours away in northern Maryland

  • @Bruno-my9uf
    @Bruno-my9uf 9 місяців тому +1

    Honda xl 250 r or 350 or 650 . are the best . !

  • @insatiable_mind
    @insatiable_mind Рік тому

    I’ve been looking at DR350’s and DR650’s for a second bike to my KLR.

    • @geraltofrivia4651
      @geraltofrivia4651 Рік тому

      Isnt dr650 gonna be basically the same thing?

    • @eldonhongo6095
      @eldonhongo6095 Рік тому

      No! DR is about 100 lbs lighter. I ride a DR all over mountain trails and back roads. Can go highways but little wind protection.KLR has better highway wind protection because of fairings.

    • @insatiable_mind
      @insatiable_mind Рік тому

      @@geraltofrivia4651 My KLR is a Gen 2 so it’s about 80 pounds heavier wet than the DR650 and has fairings and a windscreen. Also the stock tank is almost 6 gallons so part of the extra weight is fuel. The DR will be a lot more nimble but less comfortable on the highway. The factory DR tank will have half the range but I would replace it with a bigger one.

  • @hickokaviation2249
    @hickokaviation2249 Рік тому

    Thank you 🙏

  • @jeffhelm7581
    @jeffhelm7581 Рік тому

    The XR400 is a nice used bike if you can find one.

    • @JJM-f3h
      @JJM-f3h Рік тому

      I always thought they shoulve kept the 400 if anything.

  • @FriEnduro1
    @FriEnduro1 Рік тому

    good job

  • @amyramsey9100
    @amyramsey9100 8 місяців тому

    where do you look for them, just google?

    • @jackschmitt3167
      @jackschmitt3167 7 місяців тому

      Those all look like Facebook Marketplace ads. Cycletrader and Craigslist are also good places to look.

  • @Kevin-mm6xm
    @Kevin-mm6xm 3 місяці тому

    $3200 for a 1997 motorcycle is insane! 27 years old and you can buy a decent bike brand new with new technology for 50% more!

    • @Samura458
      @Samura458 3 місяці тому

      Yeah but older is better

  • @7zngT
    @7zngT Місяць тому +1

    I get a kick out of the people that video a saleby touching the exhaust and engine to show see its cold. But it was started five minutes previous to the time of the video😂😂😂😂 red flags people pay attention🤔

  • @chadriddle3517
    @chadriddle3517 Рік тому

    What about the Honda xr150l ? Anyone tried that

    • @commalTl
      @commalTl Рік тому +1

      I’ve been looking into those they aren’t expensive new it’s like 3500, they have decent reviews it’s a good starter dirt/road bike

    • @billyschannel997
      @billyschannel997 11 місяців тому

      I’ve got a crf150r and it’s a great bike. I’m guessing the L is pretty much the same thing but legal

  • @wb7942
    @wb7942 Рік тому

    The doohickey is under the thing, above that metal part...

  • @brunosousa1977
    @brunosousa1977 Рік тому +1

    Drz400E

  • @ERidesOn2
    @ERidesOn2 10 місяців тому +1

    WTF is the do-hicky ?

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  10 місяців тому +1

      It is a piece or metal the keeps spring tension on the cylinder head counter balancer.

  • @daewonshaun1
    @daewonshaun1 5 місяців тому

    Great video man. Thanks for throwing this together!

  • @jbzhitz
    @jbzhitz 4 місяці тому

    Klr 250? Klr 650 might be the most boring bike ive owned. Cant imagine the 250.

  • @croakaxe1495
    @croakaxe1495 Рік тому

    Imo avoid the overpriced used market honda just came out with the xr150l for only 3000$ for a new dualsport bike there isn't much competition for what you get.

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  Рік тому +2

      Ahh yeah, well I dont know if we will get it where I live in the US. 150cc is not enough for how big the country is and the roads here.

    • @croakaxe1495
      @croakaxe1495 Рік тому

      @@MotorcyclesOffroad that's valid

  • @chrisdadigger1018
    @chrisdadigger1018 Рік тому +1

    A decent xr 650l will set you back 5k. Under 3 k will be a piece of crap

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  Рік тому

      Yeah that might be, I like to restore/fix up bikes myself.

    • @GratefulEd907
      @GratefulEd907 Рік тому

      I lucked out in the right place at the right time. I know I got a smoking deal. But only paid $1,500 for my “06 with 6k miles. It’s a great bike I’ll keep it forever.

  • @shadowdance4666
    @shadowdance4666 10 місяців тому

    Street legal just means turn signals

    • @MotorcyclesOffroad
      @MotorcyclesOffroad  10 місяців тому +1

      No not really, and in fact in my state turn signals are not needed. You need front and rear lights at the national standard for brightness, working brake lights, horizontal speedometer, and a strong enough stator that supports it. Many dirtbikes are AC like my KDX, which means modifications to the stator to covert to DC for an addition of a battery so the lights dont dim when you are not on the throttle. And today's standard most of the world besides US needs ABS if it's sold new.

    • @shadowdance4666
      @shadowdance4666 10 місяців тому

      @@MotorcyclesOffroad ooh I would like to get a bare bones Honda XR150 with ABS. You’re right though. I forgot that dirt bikes don’t need lights. Which makes zero sense to me. Even my e bike comes standard with a headlight

  • @tomhall4266
    @tomhall4266 Рік тому

    Of course used bikes are cheaper than new bikes, thats an obvious conclusion.

  • @RwP223
    @RwP223 Рік тому

    Ben Shapiro rides?!

  • @combatmedic91-b76
    @combatmedic91-b76 Рік тому

    Nice video great variety & you even spoke about the CCP motorcycle. I've always wondered about these Chinese bikes? I would like to keep those buddies of the nut who is the face of America who was forced on US citizens out of USA. The buddy ccp yuk. I love American made.