Suzuki DR200 Ride Review and Top Speed run!
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- What a fun little Bike! If your brand new to riding buy a DR200
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2015 GSXR600 Super Sport
2013 Suzuki DR650s Dualsport
2015 Suzuki DR200s Dualsport
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Gloves- Scorpion eXo. Skrub, and Marshall Racing. Arctic Snow
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Bike Mods:
2013 Suzuki DR650s.
Tank Bag- Rapid Transit. Big City
Exhaust- FMF Power Bomb Header & Q4 Slipon
Seat- Procycle Gel Seat foam & Cover Kit.
Tires- Continentail TKC80's. Front & Rear.
Front Fender- Acerbis SM.
Center Stand- SW Motech
Bark Busters- Moose Racing w/Small Shield. & Lever Spacer.
Armor- Ricochet Bash Plate & Procycle Case Armor
Fork Skins-
2015 Suzuki GSXR600
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2015 Suzuki DR200
The wobble in the steering at high speeds is the knobby tires.
Just got one of these today... taught myself to ride it in under 2 min .. within three hours, I got it stuck off trail after to climbing old logging trails up mt Shasta and running out of road. Had a frustrating moment after laying down the bike between a low hangin cedar tree and a boulder in 6 inches of duff over large rocks... after dislodging it rode the right back to the trail and immediately launched myself off the bike with a handful of front brake and landed on my back picked the bike up and raged off .. this bike is the shit plain and simple easy beginner bike (apparently) and really fun in technical rock/dusty sandy stuff with steep grades
Awesome im glad i seen your comment..i've never been on a motorcycle before but im getting a 1999 suzuki dr200 and hoping im able to learn to ride myself just like you did
The seat feels like a tuba four.
Larry Haun would love this then.
I think it’s spelled “tuba-fir”
How about 2x4.
r/boneappletea
@@607rocket that would just be 8 unfortunately. Tuba-fir is the correct word for this situation.
I just got a DR200SE today, I really like it, so far.
Its a good bike.
are you 82 years old?
lucky to know which way to turn the key,
bonus1
0-60mph in 15 seconds on a baby rocket like that is pretty impressive! It’s for beginners indefinitely and vaguely perfect for beginners;
Slower than a Toyota corolla from the 80s
I just got one of these I love it. And my top speed was 82 down hill 76 uphill soooooooo your bike definitely needs a sticker for them increased horse power
i was looking for this, thanks man
get a pogo stick -- about your speed!
Ok wtf I use this as a dirt bike like 95% mud gravel 5% blacktop and I can barely get a top speed of 50 miles per hour before it is reving so hard it feels like it’s about to blow up even when leaning down to reduce wind resistance it is just can’t do over 50 and it is only comfy at 45 mph where it isn’t wound so tight it isn’t going to throw a rod after riding at that speed for a little while(don’t mention trying to hold 45 on a incline try for more like 25mph wound right in 3rd gear after having to downshift twice because it can’t pull up the hill). So because of its horrible top speed I have used it as a heavy dirtbike I’ve put 3000 miles on it (bought brand new and Broke in correctly) off-road and with a little on blacktop. bear in mind this has been through some of the roughest roads you have ever seen that the only thing that gets through there is a horse or a dirtbike or 4 wheeler when it’s dry but it has done well stock tires had let sticks go through multiple times leaving me stuck with a flat in the middle of nowhere so that was soon replaced with a Bridgestone and it goes just fine off-road and on the blacktop quickly pulling out of a gravel road onto another gravel that leads to the middle of nowhere again. All in all I hate it for being lied to it can take a max speed of 70 when I bought it( they couldn’t do road test drives only around the tiny parking lot) and yes it was a certified dealership I don’t know why mine doesn’t reach this speed but by the time I got it home ( in the bed of truck ) and was easy on it till the 500 mile break in was done I went to open it up and was so pissed it couldn’t go a legal speed and I couldn’t bring it back tried selling it on the side of road nobody wanted it because it won’t go the speed limit so I’m stuck with my shitty ass dirtbike that I am stuck with and yes I attempted a sprocket change 5 actually I got a very aggressive change and it couldn’t take off without stalling or burning the clutch so changed a few teeth again better got a ok speed of 55 comfy Rpm and I took a 25degree incline and I couldn’t go up it in second gear barely and the others didn’t change it so it’s back on stock sprocket so there is my story with my Suzuki that I am fucking stuck with that nobody will buy sorry Suzuki but you lost me on this major waste of my fucking money sorry for the story and poor setup I barely passed college and high school English for a reason and I know the story goes to different topics but they are all true and another thing yes I did research on it before I spent money and yes it’s a real Suzuki bike and yes it did feel powerful in the first 3 gears in that parking lot like it could reach 70 if you actually hit it hard I just cannot explain in words my disappointment in Suzuki for this I still trust Suzuki but not like I did after this disaster
I got this bike and took it to silver lake sand dunes in Michigan and it handled it a lot better than the DRZ-400 in steering and balance, but it heats up so bad that you can only take it so far. However trails are really good. And if your not into speed but power, give it a smaller front sprocket and it does great. With the small sprocket on mine it can only get up to about 55 though, but it's still fun to just whip around on at the dunes.
PreheatedHail1
A Few thing to also note with the DR200S to the DR200SE Trojan. the Trojan SE can not be road registered in my country Australia or Europe. The Trojan has a higher emission standard and does not pass emission regulations in Australia or the EU. IT comes with hands bar protectors front engine bar guard. Bash plate, Head light bar protector and carry rack and rear 30cm x 40nm back rack for $4000 AUD that is less then $3000 USD I pay for 2018 DR200SE Trojan brand new. Also didn't come with mirrors or horn. I hear some review saying that there is lag with exceleration. Not with my bike so I think that lag maybe cause by the emission controlling application to road registration models.
The road version is very slow due to a really restrictive oversized vaccum operated carburator and there is also some restrictor in the exhaust. These things makes the bike incredibly slow to gain rpm and speed and is generally pretty meh performance wise.
Rip out the original carb and replace it with a PWK or similar and the bike can finally rip pretty good. As for the exhaust restrictor I did not feel too much difference putting on a DG slip on. However the carb swap was a huge surprise.
I almost bought this bike, but decided I wanted alittle more power so I went with the Honda crf250l. this Suzuki is still a really nice, really cool bike tho
I dont blame you one bit. The CRF250l is a fine machine for the price. Fuel Injection is awesome.
I'm between a new dr200 and a used crf250l. Which would y'all recommend? I've never owned a motorcycle, would I get bored with the dr200 once I get used to riding? Is the 250l noticeably more powerful?
Nice! In no time at all, she will be wanting a bigger bike and then your son will have a DR200 waiting on him!
+Ron C Lets hope she is wanting a bigger bike soon! She has to be able to keep up with me while Im riding the GSXR! hahaha.
Im going to get one in 2024, cause I want to have fun in my early 40s and dont want a heavy or fast bike.
I can't sell my Dr650 either, so I bought a Dr200 just for fun when camping
sweet little bike man! i love my tw 200, you definatly need to invest in a dg exhaust or an fmf!
+motomax Ill tell yea man, Im really impressed. The 200s are so light weight! True Story we need a louder BRAAAP Pipe!
+Gladius Jon yeyyy join the 200 club lol
I've never ridden motor bikes at all and I've been wanting one for some reason. Eyeing the 2017 dr200s in black.
Ninjamateo ...me too. or maybe a suzuki 250;
Ninjamateo dude I have one of those those are awesome
just got 2009 dr200se . good reviews. real fun bike to work on . parts are cheap on ebay. can't what for break parts to come in . so i can take it for a ride. it's not a power house. just good old fun.
Not bad man.
My wife choose an 86 DR 200 to get her confidence then sold that and picked up a KL250 Super Sherpa.
Kudos for letting her pick the bike, I have seen a lot of women that didn't get into riding because someone else picked their ride.
+Evil Jim Thank you man! The dr200 seems like a perfect beginner bike. And your right. I realized it after a year. That if I ever want her to learn. She has to pick the bike out.
I bought mine brand new one month ago and absolutely love this little beast of a machine! One question, does anyone out there know why some of the DR200's come with a mat black gas cap and others come with a chrome gas cap? AND, the chrome gas cap has a little lock dust cover over it whereas the black gas caps do not. It doesn't seem to be relative to the year of the bike, either. Just wondering...
I appreciate you reviewing this bike on youtube. Does this get 88mpg as advertised?
How are you liking this bike after all this time? Also, I find your satire and humor amusing lol Thanks man
Its a good bike! Very reliable, and fun!
Back 30 odd years ago I had a 87 sp 200 and loved it so I just bought a new 2017 hold-over dr 200 basically the same bike at a very very discounted price almost half price actually and once again great bike with great old school tech.
Around where I live the speed limit is 70 on highways so should I save up for this and take back roads to get everywhere or get a little bit of a stronger bike?
I’m collecting my dr200 on the weekend
excelentes vídeos, excelente dr200s, me encanta, saludos.
Great little bikes! There decent upgrades those like pipe?
I have the dr200se 2000 and to me it’s a neighborhood bike nothing for big riding in any way just a chill neighborhood bike to go from point a to b in a decent time
Nice bike & it was a great choice for her, hope she enjoys it. Now let her have at the dual vlogs & enjoy that ride bro.
great vid
+Thundercat Ridin Thanks Bro! She is loving it. Cant wait for those duals
Funny back in the seventies my 1971 cl100 honda would do 80. Looking at one of these for sale locally.
So it said.
I think Tinkerbell might like an RT Commuter sticker on there somewhere!? Hmm?! "After" the Gladius sticker gets its home.
+RT Commuter Oh Yes for sure! Need to give me a few!
Very nice brother. Enjoy the ride with the wife.
+Broncoride Its awesome! So far its pretty stressful trying to teach her but. Im sure when shes good to go, It will be an amazing experience.
Makes me feel pretty good about my 1995 DR125SE. Seems pretty similar in acceleration.
Mine tops out at around 65, and it actually feels fine at top speed.
I am itching for a DR650 though 😂
so you went to get the g.f. a new motorcycle, she didn't lie it, so you bought yourself a new one? the seat went from feeling like a two by four, but then was comfortable?
Of course she felt unsafe on a grom. It is THE hooligan bike xD
nice video, where are this bikes assembled? factory? parts made in Japan?
I just now came across this video and village motorsports is where I got my first bike from and now I'm wanting a dr200 to just ride trails with explore on etc and wanted some info on one so this video couldn't of been anymore perfect 😂
Jason Carr right on! It’s been a good bike. Not the most performance oriented, but it holds its own!
@@GladiusJon I just want something low maintenance that can take a beating like a punching bag I dont really care about all the liquid cooled stuff etc that's just something else to tear up when your in the middle of no where I like the old school stuff I guess😂
True that! Well honestly, the only problem I had was with the gas. It sat for a year at one point. An it messed up the carb. Other then that, it’s rock solid. No other issues!
@@GladiusJon you can't beat that sounds like our old Honda big red I guarentee if I cleaned the carb on it rn itd fire right up and that things been through absolute hell it's been upside down more than its been on its wheels 😂
Correction: the seat is a "tuba six".
I had a '91 DR250s, and I could have sworn it hit 90 MPH a few times, but not with me riding. My friend loved taking it out for runs, and with me following in my 5.0 Capri, he hit 90+ on the 118 Freeway in L.A. according to my speedo, which he confirmed was showing on the Suzuki's speedo. Then again, the 250 was rated at 29 HP. Loved that bike...
Stand by on the sticker. Try to remember, this is your wife's bike. You already blew up the last one for her... How about handling on a twisty road? Real world fuel economy @ 60 mph? Have you seen those add-on seats for dual sports, where there's a foam roll on either side of the seat connected by a strap across the top? They're supposed to do a lot for long distance comfort.
Honestly the bike never got ridden, so I have no clue on the other bits. Its for sale 😉. Im trying to get enough to pay it off.
What's a Tubafore? The low notes.
Cool video man
a 2 before* :D
I bought a 2018, and it’s only got 1500 miles on it. But for some reason at 55 mph plus I feel like I’m hurting the engine. I can almost hear my valves rattle. Is that normal!???
i own a yamaha xtz 125 and reaches the same speed... nice bike btw....... greetings from Colombia (South America)
Mi XTZ 125 alcanza en plano, 100 como máximo. Un saludo desde México 🇲🇽.
hace un mes que compre la drx 200, modelo 2019, he tenido la xtz 250, la pulsar 200 ns y me quedo con la drx 200, si tuviera mas dinero compraria tambien la ns 200, que tambien me dejo muy satisfecho, pero en la vida no se puede tener todo, bueno el caso es que estoy conforme con el desempeño, calidad, y consumo de gasolina de la drx. si la compra, para competir y volar por autopistas, esta no es su moto, la moto es ideal para las empinadas y serpenteantes carreteras de la zona andina y las trochas. personalmente a mi no me importa que apenas alcance los 95 o 100 con parrillero, las luces son bastante buenas y alumbran bastante bien. Algo que si le criticaria seria el precio ( un poco mas de 4 mil USD ) , tambien le critico que no tiene calcomanias en el tanque, y su carenaje es muy sencillo, sinembargo le personalice las calcomanias al tanque, las tapas laterale, el carenaje, el sillin y otras cositas y ahora es la sensacion pordoquiera que voy.
wait, I'm confused, did you sell your dr650?? or do you still have it, I love this little bike, what mods would you recommend for performance and practicality?? would you recommend it to a good or decent rider thats 5,8 to 6ft tell or should I invest in a dr650, the only downside is the weight in the 650 all though it's a lot lighter than its competitors...what do you think??
hehe I still have the DR650. I was gona trade it because I didnt want a 3rd payment. But, after owning my gladius, and the GSXR. The dr is still my favorite bike. As far as the dr200 goes. I would recommend buying one if you had a second bike. One that could go faster then 73.. lol. I complain about the weight of the DR all the time. But thats only because im pushing it well past its limits. Trying to ride it like a motocross bike. If you watch some of my latest DR650 Adventure videos. you will see what i mean hehe
What?? Here in cali it goes for 4499 before taxes and destination!
Your squirming at high speeds is the front tire. Give it a better 80/20 tire and that should go away.
Wonder if a tooth up front would give higher top
nicely done
buen video
Thank you!
Hey bud I got this bike the 2018 and I need to adjust the valves on it...do you know the specs?
Dude, you should have had your wife try the Van Van or a TW200, she would have felt very comfortable with them.
A 110
I'm kind of late, but a gw250 might have been a good option for her...the dr200 is cool tho.. keep the rubber side down....Bubba.
I am going to get my first bike very soon and I was wondering what was a good bike to start on I was thing the dr200 wrx250 or Kawasaki ninja 200
Honestly, they are all great starter bikes. But A Ninja Cant go off road, and the WR is expensive. ( But worth the Price).
What year is that dr
Rode one off road and does great!
Can someone please tell me what clutch plate should I use on Dr 200 ? Should I go with the stock or ?
What mount are you using? Chin? Chest?
Chin mount in this vid
79 down hill with wind.....
I have one and hrew to appriciate the litgle badtard....25. Different bikes in 10 yea4s. Single trail.motox.dual sport.fire rd travel ...all over the country..xr650 to apprilla v4...superx..and everthing inbetween... This the only one that. Remained...55..im tired and she does try to kill me...abd i can touch for once...lol.my. Rv bike jetted piped.and still 70 on a good day.... Would a fellow dort jockey recommend 10 years ago no!
Now???? Good lil bike bruhs...dont laff its the easy rocker at home..and a frickn lil trooper.... Cheap and will do every thing my 45ors.did...without trying to kill me.....its a plug i stand behind....plated and E.start....its a all getter done in one package
How much do you weigh? I'm just under 200lbs and have the crf230m, my top speed was about 76, 0-60 about 16 seconds.
+Spartan375X Im about 180 lbs.
+Gladius Jon wonder how fast it would go with someone that's 130
It would probably be easier for the bike to reach interstate speeds.
I found one of these dr200se for $2000 used and another wr250r for $3200 and im stuck deciding which bike to get 🤦🏽♂️
I would get the Wr250R. Its a much better bike
What's a tuba for? Playin' music. Try not to blow this one up. :P
+OnYourMARC Media BOOM! You WIN! hahahaha. Yea Im not riding it. She Stole The keys from me as soon as I got home. XD
Oh fuck in the Europa cant by selling the good Suzuki DR for the hard emission laws !!!
is this good for a beginner bike? I've never rode a motorcycle ever only pocketbike and don't have a stick car.
Jumbei its a great beginner bike.
Gladius Jon thanks, I'm looking at this or a cbr 250
Is that fredericksburg?
Yep!
I want to buy this bike, ima 6'0 and 180 pounds, is it small for me??? , great video...
It would feel small but the bike will accommodate you. Im 5'10 185, and it rides me fine.
@@GladiusJon I'm 6 feet and 230 pounds and this little beast does just fine, thank you!
I know I strain the thing!(6'9 270)....but it so accomadating... and just a good time! Smiles all around...
I like the bike but it's hard for me to wheelie. Can you wheelie this bike?
Yes, but not well. I can get the wheel up fine in 1st. But I have a hard time keeping it at balance point.
I know skill level plays a major factor, but do you think the bike is not powerful enough for wheelies in 2nd?
@@nsxproperties560 Its got enough for 2nd gear. But like you said, if you dont have the skill.. ( I don't). My buddy Derek, his UA-cam channel is Informal llama. He can wheelie anything, for days.. He was telling me if a bike just doesn't have enough. He starts the wheelie in 1st then shifts into 2nd. Ofcourse you have to be really good to get to balance point, and shift mid wheelie. From my experience adding power does not teach you proper technique. But at the same time, how do you learn if you cant experiment..
Do you know if they make supermoto wheels for the 200
As far as i know, you would have to buy some 17in rims. And have them laced up to the stock hubs.
Do you have to be over 16 to ride this bike in a neighborhood?
In Texas you can get a license at 15. You need a license to drive this bike on ANY public roads.
First!!!!!
i was first
+ThreeStar Jr XD
***** ayyyyy
Do you think an exhaust, rejet and bigger sprocket would be enough for highway use?
Honestly, there is not much power to gain. You may get a few hp but I would not suggest 65 mph + on this bike.
Gladius Jon Thanks man
I swear there is sometimes he sounds exactly like Billie Joe Armstrong, and other times he sounds nothing similar, lol
Mustang and Motorcycle very good comparison, so true. Reminds me of the bullet in a bible live album since you mentioned it
I ride a Zuma 125 and I'll destroy any super sport bike from 0 to 60.
No
I forgot to ask, what is head shake?
Yeshua Man i think the front wheel is wobbly at high speeds but im sure u can fix it. or could b a windy day.
is this bike DR X 200?
Yes, just different name because they sell this one in usa
@@GladiusJon Thank you
god damm you bro where you get that motokros i liked bro damm
hahaha. Its the Wifes Bike. She wont let me ride it.
ohh bro
that bike is so cute ☺
Ouch still got rid of Dr 650
Yea, both the DR650, and DRZ400 are gone. Hard Trail riding really became a focus the last year or so. But that will change.
@@GladiusJon didn't know 400 was gone
Yup, right now I am Looking for a dualsport that will Be good in a Hare Scramble race. And be good for 150 miles of highway. Very Very Hard to find. Almost impossible.
@@GladiusJon sounds like a ktm or husky 450-500 or honda 450
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whats a tubafour? lol
looking at a 2003 dr200 for 1500 ?
The88katana600 how many miles on it?
Me too.. 1700 bucks.. 2002... 5000 miles
How would you know your low on fuel?
You need to set your trip odometer when you fill up as there is no fuel gauge. This bike will go over 200 miles easily on a tank of gas before you need to go to your reserve tank.
@@mikewilensky1322 how do u set trip odometer on dr200
@@seanwolff7954 there’s a small knob on the left side of the speedometer housing. Turn it to zero miles after filling the gas tank. I fill my tank when it reads 100 miles, but I’m sure I could go further, but I do it at 100 miles to be safe.
Top speed ?
True top speed (per GPS) with stock gearing on level ground, with no head wind, is about 65 mph. The speedometer reads about 10% faster than actual speed, just like any Japanese bike.
Guess that engine isn't going to get broken in correctly.
When you Get some Spare time. Take a Peak at this www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Gladius Jon that is a controversial topic. All I can tell you from my personal experience is all engines I have ever built, bought, or rebuilt have always had a break-in period. Multiple manufactures even state that it is needed.
Yea I feel yea on that. Chicken or Egg type thing. How are you liking the DR200 offroad? The Wife wont let me ride hers XD.
Gladius Jon I like it off-road, works good for me. But I haven't rode anything else so I don't really have anything to compare it to.
bullshit every fucking one engine needs to break in or THEY MAYBY FAil. NOT evryone but just make it less possible to engine size
She didn't dig the grom? Heck.
+InvictvsNox I know right!
Maybe your wife might be into something more like a Yamaha tw200. Possibly just to start out on 🤷🏻♂️ could be worth a shot
The big tire in the back would be great if she has a big azz
EDGY FONTS
Can u supermoto this bike
Some how Im sure you can.
I'm watching this video and I realize on the odometer says 6 miles he's trying to top out this brand new motor someone should inform this guy these bikes need the engines broken in before you open them up no wonder he blew up his other bike.
Phil Pollard 5 years later and it still runs 👍🤣
@@GladiusJon I'm sure it still runs that's not why you breaking a motor in a properly broken motor will make it have more horsepower I should know I fix these for a living.🤣
Phil Pollard First. I’m an L1 Master Ase tech So buckle up. 1 heat cycle, then Full throttle. Seats the rings better, more compression.
@@GladiusJon ASE lol I've been working on Motors since 1985 I have my own repair shop I build two to three Motors a week mostly on watercraft you could Google my name see my shop can I Google yours and see your shop?
@@philpollard7260 Are you the Mechanic or are you the owner? Cause in my experience, Owners dont know jack shit... I highly doubt some key board warrior such as your self knows how to torque Wrist pins.. Do you even run your engines on a Dyno?
He seems like he is just comparing to what he is used to riding. He has to remember this bike is for his wife. It is called a 200cc for a reason. He can't expect to get power and whatever else from a 200cc like a 650cc. He is putting the bike down the whole time likely knowing his wife will watch it. He seems like he is looking to get power from the bike that it is incapable of giving like the 650cc. Have to remember to compare it to other 200cc bikes.or else you would obviously not be satisfied with results when comparing with a bigger, faster, stronger bike
breaking in a engine is over rated u dont break in the engine in ur race car before ur race u build it, dyno test, tune, test run, then race!
True!
ther graet 4 the gf /wifey me n my girl have dr 's 200/400
Shame it wasn't tested off road which is where it mainly belongs..
NoBs here you go. Single track timed vs drz400 ua-cam.com/video/Fh0bILTofUY/v-deo.html
Blew up your wife's last bike? And she is letting ride this one! Are you trying to blow up this bike, running continuously full throttle and it isn't even broke in yet. 200's are nice trail bikes but you should be on your 650.
he prob dont kno the dimentions of a 2×4
Its a joke, learn to spell...
That must be used bike I pay more that for my new
Google said 90, and I knew that was bs.
7:18 You're welcome.
200cc and it only goes 70? Poor poor bike😐
Awokawok motor brimop
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