Comments on: Suzuki DR650

By: Carcajou

Carcajou — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:25:57 +0000

Would you share the both the collapsed and extended length of your prop stand, please. Thanks Carcajou

By: adamlewis

adamlewis — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:01:44 +0000

All of the OEM Suzuki ones, GPS, additional charging (that I added) and headlight power supply (also added by me).

By: Carcajou

Carcajou — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:09:04 +0000

Would you share the fuses you took with you please? Thanks Carcajou

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