Which Big Bore Thumper Is Best for Highway Travel? XR650, DR650, 701 Enduro or KLR650
While the big bore thumpers on todays market are not match for the newer midweight adventure bikes, they are a great option for those who want to be able to run single track trails, but still need to put on hundreds of highway miles. But which one of the four I've owned is best? Let's find out! Important Warnings, Terms, Conditions & Paid Promotion Notes (Read before viewing SWANKY CAT Content): / @swankycatproductions Sources & Fair Used Media Credit: Husqvarna 701 Enduro: https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com... Honda XR650L: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcy... Suzuki DR650: https://suzukicycles.com/dualsport/20... KLR650: https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorc... Affiliate Links to my gear, tools & parts! (Click an affiliate link, make ANY purchase, & SWANKY CAT will make a small commission) 701 Stuff Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti... Seat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... Bar Risers: https://amzn.to/447yftD Small Tank Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... XS Tail Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... Kickstand Foot: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... XR650/DR650 Stuff Carpuride W702 Pro Version: https://carpuride.com/products/carpur... Carpuride W702 Regular Version: Carplay Unit: https://carpuride.com/products/carpur... XR Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti... DR Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti... XR/DR 14 Tooth Sprocket: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... XR/DR Large Tank Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... Chub Bars (XR-Moto Bend, DR-KTM Bend): https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... XR Bar Risers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... DR Bar Risers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... GPS Bar & Windshield for 1-1/8" Handlebars (!!!WARNING!!! The BLACK windshield is far too dark to see through, I recommend the TRANSPARENT!): https://amzn.to/3Tkd1WS GPS Bar & Windshield for 7/8" Handlebars (!!!WARNING!!! The BLACK windshield is far too dark to see through, I recommend the TRANSPARENT!): https://amzn.to/3z010yT DR Seat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa... Riding Gear ADV Helmet: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ri... Xplorer Coat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ri... Xplorer Pants: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ri... Gloves (new version): https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ri... Boots: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ri...

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