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!
Sources:
Husqvarna 701 Enduro: https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-us/models/travel/701-enduro-2024.html
Honda XR650L: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/dual-sport/xr650l
Suzuki DR650: https://suzukicycles.com/dualsport/2023/dr650s
KLR650: https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/klr/dual-sport/klr650
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701 Stuff
Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-dsport%C2%AE-adventure-tire-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Seat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/seat-concepts-complete-seat-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Bar Risers: https://amzn.to/447yftD
Small Tank Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
XS Tail Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-side-load-dry-duffel-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Kickstand Foot: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-billet-side-stand-foot-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
XR650/DR650 Stuff
Carpuride W702 Pro Version: https://carpuride.com/products/carpuride-w702-pro-wireless-portable-upgraded-dual-bluetooth-waterproof-ip67-motorcycle-stereo-with-intercom-function-compass-barometer?ref=pcoxoocl
Carpuride W702 Regular Version: Carplay Unit: https://carpuride.com/products/carpuride-w702-wireless-portable-dual-bluetooth-waterproof-ip67-motorcycle-stereo?ref=pcoxoocl
XR Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-waypoint-adventure-tire-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
DR Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-dsport%C2%AE-adventure-tire-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
XR/DR 14 Tooth Sprocket: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/primary-drive-front-sprocket-upgrade-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
XR/DR Large Tank Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Chub Bars (XR-Moto Bend, DR-KTM Bend): https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-chub-1-1-8%22-big-bar-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
XR Bar Risers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-universal-big-bar-clamp-kit-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
DR Bar Risers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/rox-speed-fx-pro-offset-elite-block-risers-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
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/parts/seat-concepts-complete-seat-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Riding Gear
ADV Helmet: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xpedition-adv-helmet-w-mips-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Xplorer Coat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xplorer-adv-jacket-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Xplorer Pants: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xplorer-adv-pant-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Gloves (new version): https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-adv-air-gloves-w-d3o-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Boots: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-adventure-boots-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer