⚡Ultimate Buyer's Guide⚡ USED Adventure & Dual Sport Motorcycles (2023)
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
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If you're in the market for an adventure or dual sport motorcycle, consider a used bike where someone else has paid the depreciation already. In this comprehensive buyer's guide I've put together my personally researched recommendations for used adventure and dual sport motorcycles between $2,500 and $10,000. (2023 edition). #motorcycle #adv #motorbike #advrider #dualsport
00:00 Methodology
04:35 $2,500 Bikes
14:59 $5,000 Bikes
34:02 $7,500 Bikes
51:20 $10,000 Bikes
1:08:27 Beginner Tips
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Can you please obtain a 2020-23.
Honda CRF 450 RL and conduct your in depth, extensive review. Many need to know
You are one of the nicest and more inclusive people. No discrimination, no new motorcycle bias just love for all motorcycles. Wish you the best!
I appreciate that!
Also, one of the few North America-based reviewers aware of other markets.
Well said 👍
Exactly, this guy is great!
Very nice
The fact that you take the time to put together hour plus videos, in a day where RUclips is preferring shorter, makes it obvious that you're doing this for all the right reasons. Your efforts, insights, and opinions are highly appreciated by us riders. This takes significant effort to research and concatenate for this many bikes.
Stay true to your mission. We will continue to consume and support any way we can!
thank you. it means a lot.
Its funny how the DR650 is still a better Adv bike than nearly anything from 2500 up to 7500
Seeing the V-Strom covered so many times gives you a prospective on how good that bike really is.
I've been laughed at, with my DL1000XAL8, on some of the places I've taken it. Cannot go as fast over technical terrain; don't have the ground clearance nor suspension travel to jump and land the crankcase on a rock, but I've kept up, made it through, and not dropped it (mud is my exception, and one hidden log), and have had to help others who broke their bike.
I wish the new 1050 DE had 1-2" more ground clearance. The additional 4" of suspension travel and 21" front tire will be a godsend. Now I need to come up with the cash.
@@ne-adv To me lowering the seat and setting an higher suspension (back and front) might be more than enough to have a real enduro Strom, i'll always prefer the 650cc version but the new 1050DE is pretty nice (altho i would immediately have the tubeless kit in the front wheel lol)
I want to add a small “nice to know” detail about the Moto Guzzi V85TT (which I have, together with other Guzzis). Starting 2021 they updated the engine giving it much more torque and smoothness at low RPMs, it is so much better than the 2019-2020 engine. Also starting 2021 it comes standard with tubeless wheels and other small improvements. Make sure it has the latest engine map available (august 2022), authorized shops can update it.
great info
Fantastic!
Ian has the best most knowledgable audience 🍻🍻
Been riding over 55 years and bought many bikes but never seen dealer bs markups as bad as my last bike. A 2023 KLX 300 that listed at 6099.00 + dealer addons of 1350 + state tax ,reg etc pushed it to 7949.00 out the door. So buying private party can save you a lot.
Don't forget the $1k for shipping.
Ya....but dealers buy the bikes sold privately....
Sadly buying used , you usually end up buying someone else’s problems. They are selling for a reason. If the seller won’t budge on the price, then you are probably getting a solid deal. If they are willing to negotiate down, then look out, JUNK alert.
@@bobbyrobbins9816pl Change bikes. Check the oil. Pm can't ride a bike 100k miles
😂
In 2018 I rode my V Strom 2nd Gen around the world, two up. 43,000 miles and no reliability issues. Tank range of 260 miles and really comfortable.
That's awesome! 650?
Yes, I have a 2013 650 V strom. I have owned it since it was 9 months old.
Big Rock Moto is a milestone in modern moto journalism. That's why I'm a Patreon supporter and try to buy my motorcycle gear and supplies through Ian's links. We motorcyclists are fortunate to have such a resource as this. Thank you Ian.
You said a month full KK I couldn’t have said it better… I hunt down his videos hours on end and some I’ve seen countless times and when he bent his knee up Ouch brought back a bad memory of hyperextended of my own.
I picked up a used 2020 KLX 230 Duel Sport for $3500 that already had a bunch of mods. It's definitely a bike best kept under 65mph but it's more than enough to ride the back roads and most dirt trails. People buy these small Duel Sports as first bikes and then sell them with low mileage. At the very least you are buying what was already a cheap bike at a discount and minus the dealer fee's.
Thank you so much Ian for the great content. It's a pile of work for you and we are all thankful that you do it. Keep hammering
Ian!! You are my first choice when looking for a review!! Thank you so much for your work!! Amazing!!
The amount of info in this video is impressive and timely for me. I'll have to watch again and save a link to it. Great effort and result! Thanks.
This is the video I needed. All in one…Amazing Job👏🏼 Your work has been incredible on this channel. thank you
Thanks Ian,
Another excellent review. I'm so appreciative of your knowledge, frankness and honesty, it continues to be a pleasure to follow your channel. Well done!!
Thank you Ian! I've watched every video from you as I was trying to find the exact bike I needed. Listening to you break things down in your videos shifted my perspective to help me realize what I wanted and what I needed. After watching this video you opened my eyes to how affordable the Super Tenere was and after a little hunting I purchased a 2013 with only 2k miles on it with OEM luggage for 6800 dollars. My main priorities were passengers comfort, touring ability, and reliability. Honestly the ST doesn't feel heavy to me during street riding and I don't plan to do serious offroading so the 17/19 wheel combo and good suspension travel is enough to keep me comfortable on some dirt roads in the mountains yet good enough to have some fun on the twisty roads all while being comfortable.
The best thing is I had my heart set on buying a NEW bike but I was able to get the ST without a loan so I can spend more money on upgrades and trips. 👍 keep at it, I wish you could review the long in the tooth ST for us because I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Easily one of the best advice videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you!
You create outstanding informative content. Iv'e recently watched a few of your videos and really appreciate your no hype no BS delivery. I will soon be returning to motorcycling after a way too long 15 year break. I have done quite a bit of research and I narowed it down to the Versysy 650, CB 500X KLR 650 and the V-Strom 650. I have decided on a V-Strom 650 2019 or later model. Really looking forward to getting back on two wheels again.
Wow Ian! Another amazing job that only you can pull off like that.
Got a couple CRF dual sports and getting first ADV bike next month in the Norden 901 Expedition and I’ve learned so much from you.
Really appreciate you and try to support you however I can.
Keep up the outstanding work and ride safe! 🙏🏽
🏍💨
Thanks!
Your huge amount of work is much appreciated. Great information. Thanks
Superb job! Details galore based on first hand experience - fantastic. Thank you
100% on the WRR.Never getting rid of my 2020.Great job sir.
Great video! Thanks Ian for the work and passion that you put in to this videos👍
One advantage of the pre 2013 f800gs is that weights only 454lbs also the simplicity of the bike works towards it's advantage as it gets older
I would put the Himalayan on the list in the 5k range its really good for what it is.
One of the most honest channels for bike reviews.
Well done, Ian. Thank you so much for the work you put in on this one! It is so well done!
My pleasure!
Thank you for all your hard work! Most appreciated! 🙏
My pleasure!
Hey Ian, awesome channel. I just bought an '08 KLR 650 with only 17K km's on it....after a LONG hiatus from motorcycling. I'd just moved to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and the legendary Cabot Trail is literally in my backyard, and I wanted a reliable, but inexpensive ADV bike to explore the area, and beyond. Your insights made it easier to really nail down what it was I wanted, on the budget I had. Thanks VERY much!
Amazing job! You deserve the good & professional reputation you have. Thank you so much for your hard work and original ways to add value to our community.
I’ve finished my PhD this last June ‘22. I had time but a limited budget. I got a fully loaded (equipment) 2007 Suzuki V-Strom 650 with 78k miles. I’ve put 23k miles in three months touring the USA, off-road events and even took it to the track. I’m at 92k miles with it right now.
I paid $2350 for it in Maryland.
It had progressive rear shocks, front ricor emulator, for brace, sw motech guards, while luggage set, Corbin seat etc. a ton more stuff.
This bike went to Black Bear Pass and went from ocean to ocean. It’s a beast. I went through two tire sets. Brake pad change once. Changed the chain once (my mistake from. It cleaning it well after the salt flats in Utah).
Love the bike, will ride it as long as the engine holds up. No valve adjustments needed.
I've owned a few of the bikes on this list (Super Tenere; DL650; KLR650).
Currently have the S10,, but I would definitely purchase another Vstrom if I were going smaller 👍.
Loved that bike👍.
@@PaydayGabeBCNV There is no point in selling my bike at this point. Would get pennies on a dime with this high mileage but the bike is in perfect condition. I'll just add more to the stable. Looking at a ktm 890r, 1290r or gs1250 tbd
@@djolecar88 ,, I understand that point 💯.
As you said,, Ride it till the engine craps out.
But that could be a while. Reliable as an Anvil they are.
🍻 Cheers, G.
Great presentation Ian - thank you for finally mentioning the - frequently forgotten- Honda nc700x! With just a couple of obvious Mods, it certainly has a place in the adventure world.
Fantastic reviews thanks very much appreciated all your time & experience.
Thanks from Australia
I really appreciate the man's in-depth research for the viewers of this channel. Keep up the good work! Thanks. J.
Ian, you have created one of my favorite RUclips channels. Easily my favorite motorcycle channel. Thank you so much for all the time you put into all of your reviews and this video in particular. Have a great day, and keep up the amazing work.
Wow, thanks!
How does this only have 25k views?!? Ian you are a national treasure of the Moto community
Thanks Ian! Listened/watched several time today!
Appreciate how much work this must’ve take .. well done .. keep the good content coming.. as usual
Thanks, will do!
Great vid Ian as always. I really like the format of this episode. I’m old and pedantic and would like to mention one small thing many RUclipsrs and journos get wrong. A supermoto is a motorcycle. A Supermotard is the rider/racer of a supermoto.
Great Helpful Video !
What an awesome lecture! Thank you so much for sharing this! Had a blast watching it and learned quite a bit too.
Great video, loved the info about different models from each manufacturer. I went with a 2016 KTM 1190 R
Thank you for all the time and hard work you put into this video, Ian.
You truly have a passion for motorcycles, your channel, and your viewers. I absolutely love your channel! Keep up the awesome content!
Thank you very much!
IMHO you are the best moto reviewer on youtube and i love your in depth and highly informative videos. Just wish i lived in the US and could experience some of the awesome off-roads you have around you. Keep up the great work!
Good luck finding a decent DRZ400S for $2500. I zipped to the 5K section expecting to see it there. Either way, it's the one to buy at anything up to $5-6K unless you want electrical nightmares with BMW models or maintenance on the KTM's. BTW anything with cast wheels shouldn't be on the list IMHO.
100%, no way in this market, any DRZ that is not old enough to buy beer goes for 4-6K where I am.
Great channel and great review Love your experienced unbiased insight. Thank you Ian!
Great content! Appreciate the work you put into this vid and your videos in general! Thanks and greetings from Germany!
Finally a moto RUclipsr has a video about used bikes. I’ve owned 21 motorcycle in my life but I haven’t bought a new one since 1987. It’s not that I don’t lust after new motorcycles, or am even offended by their MSRP. It’s that most dealers where I live don’t allow test rides, and I refuse to pay their endless fees and charges. Also, so many people change their minds about their new toy, there are always low mileage deals to be had from private sellers.
Great work Ian! Keep it up 👍🏻 🇨🇦
Amazing job and such a huge effort for a video that will probably be a slow burn but so helpful to those interested. Well done!
Fantastic video, very informative especially for people like myself looking to get back into motorcycling 🏍 👍🏻
For whatever reason it's taken me a little bit to warm up to this chanel but I just wanna let you know you are doing a great job. This was a no fluff guide, well thought out and informative. I can see you've put a lot of work into this and it's appricated. It's nice to see an actual MOTORCYCLIST doing MC reviews on YT. Great job. I do wish you did more street bikes, I think your no nonsense approach is valuable in any part of the market.
I appreciate that!
I bought a 2006 VStrom 650 a few years ago and love it. I just today cut some single track on my property for practicing. My biggest complaints are the lack of ground clearance, seat height (I'm tall) and lack of aftermarket parts (like foot shifter.) It's great on the road and fun on the dirt roads with great fuel mileage. It's up to 34,000 miles and still running great.
I love ur experience.
Useful data.
Superb presentation delivery.
Thanks for being you.
I love the VTwin engine of Suzuki. ❤
Got the SV650 and VStrom 650 XT
Just fantastic that you include the summary with an option to download
Great video, rewatched many many times. Waiting for the 2024 one 😊
Thanks for your excellent information and tips! You Are worth listening too.👍😇👌
Nicely done Ian, he put a ton of work into this and I appreciate it.
Absolutely
A really good overview of the bike selection out there. SO many pros with most-hard to go wrong!!
You did a great job as usual my friend.
I bought my "14 vstrom 1000 adv new when they first came out and never looked back. Naturally its not for everyone but it is amazing. 50+ yrs of riding and this bike does it all around for me. Through the years I did suspension, exhaust, and gear changes to make it a better off road bike, It is easy to work, on and has a lot of aftermarket for economical off road upgrades. It had the super low torque but swapping the front gear to a 15T gave it SO much grunt in every gear. The suspension is adjustable- which you have to do for more off road. I do the BDRs and other off road areas year round. Off road you need to ride aggressively and what it does not go over it goes through!. You just need to trust it. It is only 40lbs heavier than the 650. more narrow and handles great standing. Naturally the reliability and the road touring is legendary. It is always going to star and run. The abs does not need to be turned off as it works very well on/off road. It is not for everyone but I will have this bike for many years. I am not as young as I was when racing/enduro/exploring north america but still get out there and have fun while seeing amazing places. Anyone can do it. Not a bike snob, never have been. Ride what ya got or can get and have fun. It is what they are for. Mine has never seen a Starbucks!! See yall out there!!
Stay safe and well my friends!!
I like everything about ur post even about that coffee house I’m not giving them any credit 😝 I prefer stake with my coffee. Take care Traveler…rob442
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to do all the research.
You bet!
Good review Ian, enjoyed watching it. Very informative.
Love your stuff! Keep up the great work!
Simply the best!
Thank you for the good info. Much appreciated.
Great content I aways enjoy your reviews. Getting a used not abused adventure bike is definitely the way to go
Addressed spot on. Thank you
Wow! Ian REALLY knows his bikes!! What a resource!!
Wow nice job, Ian. Totally a premium/legacy kind of video that ppl will be referencing for a long time.
Excellent video Ian! As you suggested commenting on other bikes, I'd like to mention Kawasaki's Super Sherpa, a great first dual-sport bike. While only a 250, it's under 300 lbs, has a 6-speed transmission, dual disc brakes, and a very comfortable (wide) seat. Yes, air-cooled and carbureted. Taking one on a guided demanding off-road adventure, it exceeded my expectations and did very well on secondary roads over 60MPH. Keep up the great work!
Fantastic summary!! Thank you
Excellent review and now I do understand why you could not review the Super Tenere. Thanks for the explanation. Keep up the good work.
Another awesome video Ian, great work.
Was so glad to see you included the BMW Dakar. I'm currently rebuilding one in my dark messy garage.
Would have liked to see an early Multistrada 1200 in the list. A lot of bike for under $10k. The S version even has ohlins electronic suspension.
Thanks again! 👍👍👍👍
AWESOME Ian!!! Thank you.
Yamaha XT225/250, definitely. Great for shorter riders, or riders who just want a lower seat height, it's under 32 inches. Less than an inch taller than the TW200. Also the KLX250S and Honda CRF250L.
You are an amazing asset to ADV riders. Thanks for the hard work put into this useful video. I have three of the bikes you covered and you are spot on in your analysis. The NC700 is a bike many never consider but should if gravel roads are their thing..
Re DL1000, my wife and I ADV'd this bike all over AZ camping, we didn't know any better and it worked great. Sold my red 1st gen for an ST1300 which I hated and sold 8 months later to buy another DL1K same color 🙃. My 2009 GS1200 was a great motorcycle. Early KTM's be careful, coolant tends to make its way into the oil on come LC motors. Of all the bike listed, the GS's are the way to go. Under 10k get the 09-12 GS1200 at 10k or slightly over get the next gen GS1200. First year water cooled GS's have peaky engines and some throttle snatch. Agree 100% on rider training with ADV riding!! This cannot be stressed enough. Riding on dirt is an entirely different skill set on two wheels than street.
Thanks for doing this work!
Ian, this video is so good I’ve watched it twice. You are my go to divisor getting ready to purchase having at Harleys up at this point ready to move on probably one of your recommendations.
Glad to help
Awesome video. I learned a lot from it. Thank you and yes, I’d like to see some similar videos, although I do like your road test videos. I’m an old enduro rider looking into riding again at 70 years old. No more racing but riding for the love of riding! Ride on my brothers!
Excellent video. Very accurate assessment on the BMW GS 1200 based on my experience.
Love this review. Thanks 😊
Excellent video ! Lots of great info !
Wow, incredible guide👍
Great video. Very glad I found your channel. I always look for your review when I'm interested in a bike now. Also liked your Jeep videos.
really appreciate all the time you took to do this video great information! i was thinking of going cheap with a Himalayan or 502x or even a KLR for $6800 ive seen all your vids on those also 👍🏼
Great job Ian!
Hey Ian , Great very informative and pratical info , The Husky TE 630 , good power, good adjustable suspension , light - 150 kg , 6 speed and not tall - the predecesor to the KTM 690 .
Another amazing video, able to get to the basic nature of each model very quickly and efficiently. Personally I am fortunate enough to be able to own two bikes, a ist gen 650 v strom with revalved and appropriately spung forks and a fully adjustable wilburs shock. As you know it is an amazing tourer and easy dirt road bike. I also own a 2014 dr 650 with full engine protection and respung and valved forks and standard shock. I am a primarily road rider trying to get into offroad adventure style riding, my main problem is not enough time to ride. I would like to say however with regards to the DR that it is extremely easy to work on, for example major services checking and resetting valve clearances are extremely simple whereas I baulk at doing the same for my strom.
Dr. 650 yes sir yes sir my choice bike desert racing. Only problem I ever had to date was the smog regulate fuel valve feed to carb. Fixed on spot and ran it to the end of week to replace it with a new one. And springing the front end is a must at 80mph running over desert shrubs like a Cadilac!! Almost as good as my old WR 390 husky CR Now that was a bike bike No street war machine
This list is a treasure. I am actually considering buying an old and inexpansive off-road capable ADV. I have had my eyes set on a F650GS Dakar, but have been fearing that I have missed some good options on the market. After watching this, I am certain it's the bike I want.
Thank you for this! Looking for a fun bike in that price range and this helps a ton!
Great information
well done. long video, but very watchable. thought i'd burn out, but you kept my interest the entire time.
Excellent presentation Ian. One bike you left off the list is Kawasaki KLR's little brother, the KLE 250 Sherpa. It is a 4 valve single 6 speed air cooled gem that is low enough for my 32 inch inseam. I had a used 2007 for 6 years and sold it for the same amount that I bought it for. Your sage advice about buying a small used one is right on target. I now have a Kawasaki Versys x 300 and love it. Dave from Nova Scotia, Canada
Ian, this was the best I’ve ever seen on used bikes 😊
Wow, thanks!
You nailed the Tiger 800 xc. I have a 2014 and taken on some trails that I shouldn’t have and it handled it ok, but very top heavy.
I know i'm a little bit late but i wanted to point out another "nice to know" fact about the F800 gs. You can find used F800 gs Adventure which featured longer travel suspensions, a different design to have more confort while touring, a bigger tank (450km-280 miles without stopping for gas) for about the same price, it's like a cheap R1200 gs adventure with a lot more off road capacity and less HP, i own one since 2020 and i'm deeply in love with it!
You produced a top notch educational video here. I think your suggestions are right on the mark. One concern I have is oem parts availability for the much older bikes and the degradation of things like rubber hoses, brake lines, etc. Still, with the rather substantial amount of money saved on a solid older bike should more than make up the difference.
Again, great work!
You bring a solid note to the table. Being a mechanic myself we have a huge outlet of available parts worldwide and we learn how to modify repair and get the ride back on the road and not face that same problem for 10 more years down the road…rob442
That was an amazing guide! thank you!
What fantastic insight! Thank you for sharing your vast experience.
Glad it was helpful!
Big omission: Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC. I went from a KTM 690 R to one of these and I was amazed at how versatile and capable they are off-road, as well as powerful, fun, fast on twisties... and gorgeous looking. They are also extremely affordable used (if you can find one).