Have you been looking at the three 650cc class dual sport motorcycles and scratching your head? Are they all the same? How are they different? Will your expectations & the specs align? Strap in and we'll test it all on my new 2023 XR650L & 2018 DR650S!
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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
Boots: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-adventure-boots-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Base Layer Shirt: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-performance-base-layer-shirt-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Base Layer Pants: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-performance-base-layer-pant-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Tires
Tusk Waypoint Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-waypoint-adventure-tire-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Tusk D-Sport 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
Tubes: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-severe-duty-3mm-motorcycle-tube-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Bike Parts
Seat Concepts Seats: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/seat-concepts-complete-seat-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Tusk Tank Bag (Large): https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Bars (Moto 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
Tusk Risers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-universal-big-bar-clamp-kit-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Rox Offset 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
Handguards: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-d-flex-pro-adventure-handguards-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Grips: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-mx-grips-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Camera Stuff
Helmet Camera: https://amzn.to/36BHqdM
Mic (requires adapter or media mod): https://amzn.to/3qEW4Ia
Hero9 Media Mod: https://amzn.to/3JLLF4O
Power Bank for GoPro: https://amzn.to/3iCxanZ
Power Cable: https://amzn.to/36rxlQT
Helmet Camera Mount: https://amzn.to/49ls34q
360 Camera: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08M3B9754/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=swankycatprod-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08M3B9754&linkId=f03dc21265252b6c21f1bbe3e328e199
360 Selfie Stick: https://amzn.to/3SOaQK4
Clamps For Holding Selfie Sticks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XH54M92/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=swankycatprod-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07XH54M92&linkId=65ef82491e8e8406d20a24152da2f843
Sources:
DR650 HP/Torque Specs: https://www.dirtrider.com/story/tests/2022-suzuki-dr650s-dyno-test/
XR650 HP/Torque Specs: https://www.dirtrider.com/tests/honda-xr650l-dyno-test-2023/
Other Honda XR Specs & Info: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/dual-sport/xr650l
Other Suzuki DR650 Specs & Info: https://suzukicycles.com/dualsport/2023/dr650s
Stay Swanky my Friends!