Extended Suzuki DR650 On and Off Road Test Ride (100 Miles!)

I've wanted to get my hands on a Suzuki DR650 for a test ride and review for as long as I've been riding dual sport motorcycles. The DR650 is the venerable dinosaur that truly is the grandaddy of all dual sport motorcycles. All of our modern dual sport and adventure bikes are descended from the OG DR650. In this test ride and initial Suzuki DR650 review video, I put 100 miles on the bike through highway riding, forest roads, some OHV trails, and eventually to the top of a mountain. Overall, my Suzuki DR650 first impressions are overwhelmingly positive. People are always asking what bike I'd choose if I could only have one ADV or dual sport motorcycle. After this DR650 test ride experience, I have to say it's pretty damn high on my list. Big thanks to South Pacific Powersports for loaning me the bike so I could do this Suzuki DR650 test ride. Check out their website: https://www.southpacificautosales.com... SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member:    / @dorkintheroad   Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/... Teespring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/dork-in-... Instagram:   / adorkintheroad   TikTok:   / dorkintheroad   Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3tYzpXq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Giant Loop: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/?ref=dork Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.co... Save 20% on an OnX Offroad Premium or Elite membership with promo code "dorkintheroad" https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app Save 20% on Gaia GPS Premium with this link: https://www.gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp... Camera Gear: Insta360 Ace Pro: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro?... Insta360 One RS: https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_rs?i... Insta360 X3: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc... Insta 360 One RS Mic Adapter: https://store.insta360.com/accessory?... Insta 360 Motorcycle Kit: https://store.insta360.com/accessory?... Insta360 Extended Edition Selfie Stick: https://store.insta360.com/accessory?... Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description. FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI. Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.