Comments on: Suzuki DR650

By: kimsimon77

kimsimon77 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:10:04 +0000

Thnaks for this amazing blog Suzuki DR 650 review

By: Trent

Trent — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:39:30 +0000

I have really enjoyed your trip report and I have learned much in the process. Donation sent, have a couple cold one’s on me. Ride safe.

Trent

By: adamlewis

adamlewis — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:04:58 +0000

Cheers Greg!

Happy travels on a great choice of bike!

By: Greg Cumming

Greg Cumming — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:10:52 +0000

Great job on the site Adam.

Every single time I read the title of your adventure I just about bust a gut laughing.

…short on legs … short on hair … short on cash.

PRICELESS!

I’m on the verge of setting off myself on my new DR650.

By: Rotten Ronnie

Rotten Ronnie — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:27:04 +0000

Your write up is brilliant! Thanks for sharing both your trials and triumphs.

By: adamlewis

adamlewis — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:46:42 +0000

Oh… And a full tank is good for approx 600km. 18-19km/l. 20% less in a headwind

By: adamlewis

adamlewis — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:08:36 +0000

Hi Gordon,

Good luck with the Canning Stock Route – that’s a REAL adventure and something I’d like to attempt in the future. Can’t see it ever happening though with a pound now worth a paltry AU$1.55!!!

I presume 141kg includes 50l gas, food, water AND YOU!!!??? My luggage weighs 27kg inc laptop, DSLR and associated cables which I certainly wouldn¡t be lugging down the Canning Stock Route. add to that Tools,2xtubes, consumables totaling 3kg, an average food total of 8kg, 8l/4kg water, 33l gas and my load is 75kg + me 68kg = 143kg. For the Canning I’d ditch my electronics (apart from the DSLR) and vastly reduce my food variety which I reckon would get me below 135kg. If you’re including your extra 10l gas in your 141kg then I reckon you’re doing OK.

Please keep me posted on your progress/blog/ride report.

Unsupported(?) the Canning Stock Route is the REAL DEAL!

all the Best

adam

By: Gordon

Gordon — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:46:04 +0000

G’day Adam,
Thanks for your Info on the Dr. I have been worried about my total load of 141Kg on my next trip down the Canning Stock Route. I have made a right hand side stand for mine. It is great for mounting and takes the worry of the bike falling over to the right when parked. pannier are old Givis’ with there quick release lockable mounts and bracketed on by me. I need bit over 50Lt of fuel for the trip. I carry it in the safari 35 Lt! tank and a 20 lt plastic can on the rack behind the seat with a Dryrider bag with tucker Ockyed on top. What do you use as a rough figure for fuel consumption- needed for long distance on mainly track riding./
Gordon Kidman

By: Rob Downie

Rob Downie — Fri, 20 May 2011 07:14:57 +0000

Thanks for updates on your modifications – great to know how all all your equipment is holding up. Thanks again

By: Angus

Angus — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:45:18 +0000

I spent 4 months driving around Australia in a modified campervan. If I did it again, I would do it on a bike. Love this blog! If you every write a book, I’d buy it.