@@jmac03black ours is named Freya. She was a rescue and a very sweet girl. I currently own a 1979 GS850 and a 1984 Goldwing Aspencade. Both bikes were not running when I got them. The GS sat for 25 years. Bought it off the first owners wife. Want to keep that and maybe sell the Honda to get into a dual sport for commuting and off road adventure. We shall see!
I have not decided if I will use this bike for long enough rides to change the tank. Right now my blast fire roads, and commute to work. If it turns into more of an off-road bike, and bigger tank is a must.
The drivetrain is all stock. If you are going to primarily run on fire roads and pavement, I would leave it alone. Right now the bike runs great all the way up to 80 for sustained speeds. The bike isn't straining at all. First gear is a little tall for tight wood stuff, but general trail riding is fine.
Hi I was debating between the drz400 and the dr650. I was planning on doing 75% road and 25% offroad. I want the bike to be offroad capable and not struggle at 60-70mph on back country roads. What bike do you think is better for me overall?
The DR650 is definitely a better road bike. The seat height is also lower depending on how tall you are, that may be important. If you won't be hard core off-road riding, I would say the 650. Both bikes are good bikes though.
I like the drz400 more for looks than the dr650. Also the drz400 would have the advantage on doing wheelies compared to the dr650. But based off of what you said the dr650 would be the bike for me.
You can get updated plastics that mirror the DRZ look. As far as wheelies, the added torque from the 650 on the low end makes wheelies fairly easy. Again, I think you would probably be happy with either bike. If you get the opportunity I would suggest riding both.
The exhaust is great for what I wanted. It's a lot deeper than stock, but not a ton louder. Their non RST model is quite loud. This unit also has a removable baffle that would probably make it a little louder.
@@jmac03black Thank you, that's helpful. One more question, is there a difference in the weight? My stock exhaust is pretty heavy. I'm looking for a lighter option.
Firstly I just want to say thank you for your review. I’m thinking of buying one of these bikes! Secondly, love your Weim! We’re on our third!
I appreciate the comment. Our weim is named Turk. He is my second and my wife's first.
@@jmac03black ours is named Freya. She was a rescue and a very sweet girl. I currently own a 1979 GS850 and a 1984 Goldwing Aspencade. Both bikes were not running when I got them. The GS sat for 25 years. Bought it off the first owners wife. Want to keep that and maybe sell the Honda to get into a dual sport for commuting and off road adventure. We shall see!
You made me laugh so much 😂 "always buy these handguards but always take me ages to install them" 😂 well same here actually 😅
Nice DR! I hope to get another one soon.
Great mods, I have several of the same on my 2022. Put a plastic tank on her and pull that pair valve and charcoal canister and she’s ready to go.
I have not decided if I will use this bike for long enough rides to change the tank. Right now my blast fire roads, and commute to work. If it turns into more of an off-road bike, and bigger tank is a must.
Thumbs up for review, nice bike!
Is it running on stock sprockets? How's it feels on a highway?
The drivetrain is all stock. If you are going to primarily run on fire roads and pavement, I would leave it alone. Right now the bike runs great all the way up to 80 for sustained speeds. The bike isn't straining at all. First gear is a little tall for tight wood stuff, but general trail riding is fine.
Hi I was debating between the drz400 and the dr650. I was planning on doing 75% road and 25% offroad. I want the bike to be offroad capable and not struggle at 60-70mph on back country roads. What bike do you think is better for me overall?
The DR650 is definitely a better road bike. The seat height is also lower depending on how tall you are, that may be important. If you won't be hard core off-road riding, I would say the 650. Both bikes are good bikes though.
I like the drz400 more for looks than the dr650. Also the drz400 would have the advantage on doing wheelies compared to the dr650. But based off of what you said the dr650 would be the bike for me.
You can get updated plastics that mirror the DRZ look. As far as wheelies, the added torque from the 650 on the low end makes wheelies fairly easy. Again, I think you would probably be happy with either bike. If you get the opportunity I would suggest riding both.
I got the 400. Its nice offroad but maybe not enough power on the road. It seems to really struggle at 70+mph and is really buzzy at that speed.
Are you happy with the exhaust? Is it a lot louder than the stock exhaust?
The exhaust is great for what I wanted. It's a lot deeper than stock, but not a ton louder. Their non RST model is quite loud. This unit also has a removable baffle that would probably make it a little louder.
@@jmac03black Thank you, that's helpful. One more question, is there a difference in the weight? My stock exhaust is pretty heavy. I'm looking for a lighter option.
@@carni6319 absolutely, don't quote me, but I believe it removed about 7 lbs. Stock is around 15lbs, the DG is around 7-8.
@@jmac03black Thanks for the response. Have a great riding season.