⚡Ultimate Buyer's Guide⚡ USED Adventure & Dual Sport Motorcycles (2023)

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If you're in the market for an adventure or dual sport motorcycle, consider a used bike where someone else has paid the depreciation already. In this comprehensive buyer's guide I've put together my personally researched recommendations for used adventure and dual sport motorcycles between $2,500 and $10,000. (2023 edition). #motorcycle #adv #motorbike #advrider #dualsport

00:00 Methodology
04:35 $2,500 Bikes
14:59 $5,000 Bikes
34:02 $7,500 Bikes
51:20 $10,000 Bikes
1:08:27 Beginner Tips

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[Theosforos]

You are one of the nicest and more inclusive people. No discrimination, no new motorcycle bias just love for all motorcycles. Wish you the best!

[collectivelogic]

The fact that you take the time to put together hour plus videos, in a day where YouTube is preferring shorter, makes it obvious that you're doing this for all the right reasons. Your efforts, insights, and opinions are highly appreciated by us riders. This takes significant effort to research and concatenate for this many bikes.

Stay true to your mission. We will continue to consume and support any way we can!

[sercio]

Seeing the V-Strom covered so many times gives you a prospective on how good that bike really is.

[timothyangus]

In 2018 I rode my V Strom 2nd Gen around the world, two up. 43, 000 miles and no reliability issues. Tank range of 260 miles and really comfortable.

[nicepartyfrog]

I want to add a small “nice to know” detail about the Moto Guzzi V85TT (which I have, together with other Guzzis). Starting 2021 they updated the engine giving it much more torque and smoothness at low RPMs, it is so much better than the 2019-2020 engine. Also starting 2021 it comes standard with tubeless wheels and other small improvements. Make sure it has the latest engine map available (august 2022), authorized shops can update it.

[goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe]

Been riding over 55 years and bought many bikes but never seen dealer bs markups as bad as my last bike. A 2023 KLX 300 that listed at 6099.00 + dealer addons of 1350 + state tax, reg etc pushed it to 7949.00 out the door. So buying private party can save you a lot.

[djolecar]

I’ve finished my PhD this last June ‘22. I had time but a limited budget. I got a fully loaded (equipment) 2007 Suzuki V-Strom 650 with 78k miles. I’ve put 23k miles in three months touring the USA, off-road events and even took it to the track. I’m at 92k miles with it right now.
I paid $2350 for it in Maryland.
It had progressive rear shocks, front ricor emulator, for brace, sw motech guards, while luggage set, Corbin seat etc. a ton more stuff.

This bike went to Black Bear Pass and went from ocean to ocean. It’s a beast. I went through two tire sets. Brake pad change once. Changed the chain once (my mistake from. It cleaning it well after the salt flats in Utah).

Love the bike, will ride it as long as the engine holds up. No valve adjustments needed.

[kawabungah]

Big Rock Moto is a milestone in modern moto journalism. That's why I'm a Patreon supporter and try to buy my motorcycle gear and supplies through Ian's links. We motorcyclists are fortunate to have such a resource as this. Thank you Ian.

[iray]

I picked up a used 2020 KLX 230 Duel Sport for $3500 that already had a bunch of mods. It's definitely a bike best kept under 65mph but it's more than enough to ride the back roads and most dirt trails. People buy these small Duel Sports as first bikes and then sell them with low mileage. At the very least you are buying what was already a cheap bike at a discount and minus the dealer fee's.

[louislopez]

Finally a moto YouTuber has a video about used bikes. I’ve owned 21 motorcycle in my life but I haven’t bought a new one since 1987. It’s not that I don’t lust after new motorcycles, or am even offended by their MSRP. It’s that most dealers where I live don’t allow test rides, and I refuse to pay their endless fees and charges. Also, so many people change their minds about their new toy, there are always low mileage deals to be had from private sellers.

[SABAI]

You create outstanding informative content. Iv'e recently watched a few of your videos and really appreciate your no hype no BS delivery. I will soon be returning to motorcycling after a way too long 15 year break. I have done quite a bit of research and I narowed it down to the Versysy 650, CB 500X KLR 650 and the V-Strom 650. I have decided on a V-Strom 650 2019 or later model. Really looking forward to getting back on two wheels again.

[lukefish]

Wow Ian! Another amazing job that only you can pull off like that.
Got a couple CRF dual sports and getting first ADV bike next month in the Norden 901 Expedition and I’ve learned so much from you.
Really appreciate you and try to support you however I can.
Keep up the outstanding work and ride safe! 🙏🏽
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[fullmetaltm]

I would put the Himalayan on the list in the 5k range its really good for what it is.

[dstubby]

14:55
Everyone always forgets about the XT225-250 for those segments. 😁

[rantANDrave]

How does this only have 25k views?!? Ian you are a national treasure of the Moto community

[fretenborough]

Well done, Ian. Thank you so much for the work you put in on this one! It is so well done!

[MJW]

For whatever reason it's taken me a little bit to warm up to this chanel but I just wanna let you know you are doing a great job. This was a no fluff guide, well thought out and informative. I can see you've put a lot of work into this and it's appricated. It's nice to see an actual MOTORCYCLIST doing MC reviews on YT. Great job. I do wish you did more street bikes, I think your no nonsense approach is valuable in any part of the market.

[jl]

100% on the WRR.Never getting rid of my 2020.Great job sir.

[christianschild]

I love the VTwin engine of Suzuki. ❤
Got the SV650 and VStrom 650 XT