Best Around The World Adventure Motorcycle

Welcome back to the Best around the world adventure motorcycle and why I believe the DR650 makes it to the top of the list.

Hands down plain and simple is exactly what this bike is and they are known to go 100K miles, they are known and ridden world wide with parts and accessories located everywhere.

The endless online support and world wide lovers of this machine will never leave you stranded.

These are just some of what I speak about in this episode of why the DR650 makes the best around the world adventure bike.

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00:00 Introduction
00:54 Choosing the right bike
01:27 Reasons why dr650 makes best bike
01:56 Simple & Easy
02:28 Building It out
03:47 On Road / Off Road
04:16 Big "ADV" bikes
05:32 A way of life
06:43 drop a around the world comment beloe

[breathofadventure]

Let me know below a story about around the world adventure 🙌🙌

[trekandthrottle]

Well said, a true ADV bike leaves the dealership and never goes back.

[slowdownforadventure]

I got back on a DR650 last summer after 20 years of not riding. much fun! I might not be traveling the world adventure-style, but I like that I have a lighter motorbike, but with enough umpf to take me down some highways, too. I’m planning a solo moto-camping trip from my home in Alaska across Canada and back… hopefully this summer if “life” works out. 😊

[docadventures]

You really summed up the appeal of the Mighty DR650! While many of us will not use all of its capabilities going around the world, it’s great to know we could do it. I have 3 bikes and the DR is the only one that I would not sell. Great video and Cheers!

[plowhand]

I’ve been riding since 1963. I’ve currently got a KLR650 for easy long distance ADV rides. And a Yamaha WR250R for short ADV rides in knarley terrain. But if I was planning an around the world trip I’d get a DR650 and set it up properly. It’s a true 50/50 road/off-road machine. Reliability and simplicity are your friend on a trip like that. Maranatha.

[xnihilo]

I had a KLR, then bought a DR, then went back to a '23 KLR. The difference for me is comfort for long-distance touring. The DR is certainly better off road, but being realistic most time touring is highway. With my 6'1" frame, that's important. Hate feeling cramped on a bike. The KLR is just more road worthy.
Either way, you can't lose.

[FrankBonessa]

Had a black and blue '17 DR650. Mistakenly traded it on something else. Rode it from Idaho down into Mexico and it impressed me to no end. Smooth for a big single. Stopped good, handled good, went good. Never even a hint of a problem. Had a KLR 650 and it was a good machine, but the DR was a standout. Miss it dearly.

[exlonghauler]

Awesome !! I wish I was young again !!

[whitedrguy]

I love my DR 650 and quite honestly would use nothing else for riding around the world.

I also love the comments by the hard core riders that have never ridden anywhere with their vast knowledge of world travel, so many have the idea that to ride around the world you can just jump on an interstate and cruise all day, knock out a thousand miles a day and be back home in a couple of weeks.

Not that I have ridden around the world but done lots of research and am 100% sure that it ain’t no cake walk.

I have ridden some good distances mainly in Australia and even shipped my DR to the UK to ride around there and in Europe and the bike done it all with no stress, there is an old saying about riding smaller capacity bikes, you are not on the wrong bike just the wrong road.

Most countries are covered in smaller roads that avoid highways, I mean who wants to ride on an interstate on a motorcycle anyway, boring, travel is about the experience of seeing different things and enjoying your surroundings not just racing from point A to B.

Unfortunately my DR was stolen when I was in the UK, even a 10 year old DR with 340, 000 klms on the clock is a collectable item for some, so I won’t be riding that around the world, but I still have my trusty 2005 with over 500, 000 klms that will still be able to do it.😂😂😂😂

And for those experts that think that the mods are a little excessive, then the question is what bikes don’t need mods, I spent a fair few dollars on my T7 to make it bush worthy and it cost twice the money and weighed 220 Kg, my DR was 180, fully fuelled and ready to ride, add 20-25 Kg of luggage and your away, the DR and the T7 both needed suspension upgrades.

[human]

Spot on accurate. Excellent points. Not perfect in one category but perfect reliable all a rounder.

[tribalbc]

Totally agree with your points and these are exactly why I bought my DR650. I don't have the time yet for RTW but I live in BC and regularly do 3 week camping trips between here and Alaska. But with true adventure. A mix of FSR's, double tracks, quad trails, and singletrack. Less than 20% pavement. The only time I see so called "ADV" bikes on my travels is when I hit my short sections of hwy.

[markmark]

400-650cc range, air cooled, easy to work on, broad torque curve instead of 'max hp', simple electrics... certainly in the top 5 choices, I'm past riding any more (started in '61), now do my riding on YouTube, but I'm old school all the way. Love 'ItchyBoots' new ride, near PERFECT imho.

[LashaRides]

Been hooked on getting the DR ever since I felt my horizons and riding geographies kept widening after I started riding 2 years ago on my little (and versatile) Honda VTR250. Riding on a streetbike in a mountainous country like Georgia (Caucasus) does come with a lot of limitations that kinda set you back as a rider, and that's exactly what I wanna overcome with DR650, which I can't wait to get soon, definitely a perfect choice for the type of riding I'm interested in. Ride on ✌ +1 subscriber from Georgia

[poponabike]

I just got my learners permit and bought a 2019 DR650. I'm looking forward to exploring my state of South Australia and when I'm confident enough heading into the Flinders Rangers. Great channel. Keep it up. 👍

[tobyhottle]

Great video. I have the Honda XR 650L. And feel the same way. I just suscribed to the channel. I'm sure I'll pick up some tips. Thanks

[Gabriel.Leni]

Absolutely agree with you! Europes (specialy Austrias) "DR650" is more or less the Honda Transalp 600. As much higher numbers were sold of the Transalp then the DR650. We did have the Suzuki Freewind XF650. But that bike is more road oriented with the 19" Front wheel. But same engine as the DR650. Happy travels! 😊

[josephlacroix]

I should say on the other hand I enjoyed your video. Also you made lots of great points that are valuable to the community.

[davidbrayshaw]

My friend's son has just bought one of these to do a lap of Australia on. It came with a big tank, bags, seat and a few other bits and pieces. It didn't cost him a fortune, either.
He's added a few bits to it (I don't know what) and he's just about ready to go.

[telcobilly]

Love the DR! I had 1993 and 2003 DRs. I'm in the Philippines and it's not available. I do come back to the US often, I may just have to pick one up on my next trip back at the end of this month. I have a XR150 here which is a perfect blend of pricing, parts availability, size for the prevailing traffic/roads and ease of repairs and upgrading.

[waldo]

I would love to get a DR650, but am realistic about my riding. I will never ride around the world or be in places so remote that I can't get what you need. Truth is, most of my riding is now on pavement, ideally backroads, and living in a built up area it is hard to go anywhere without at least some freeway riding. I had a KLR years ago and dreaded the freeway every time. Riding my WeeStrom now and enjoying the backroads.