2013 SUZUKI DR200 SE - Revisited Update
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I have seen only one decent review of this bike and there are not many decent videos either.
Few Dual Sports get my attention. The Suzuki DR200 SE is one of them. This bike is not new by any stretch of the imagination. It arrived on the streets when CD's were replacing vinyl, and Johnny Carson was still hosting the Tonight Show.
This has been one of few bikes that have been able to stand the ravages of time. Suffice to say, time has almost literally stood still for this bike. Sure it's not fuel injected, and sure it's still air cooled, but who cares ? Because it's still getting better fuel economy than probably %90 of the current fuel injected liquid cooled bikes out there.
What surprises me is the Yamaha XT250 (then 225) didn't make the cut and I have always wondered why because it's a good bike too yet is over $1000 more.
Motorcycle-USA.com gave this bike a huge thumbs up. They put it in a comparison with 250's which I thought was bizarre. This should tell you something about how good this little dual sport really is.
Bought this for $1400 and got the air box mod, bigger pilot, DG pipe, renthal handle bars, hand guards etc. Best and most fun bike I ever owned and I also own a ninja 636 and still sadly love this bike a lil more. It's SOOOO simple to fix yourself, lightweight, and still has a lot of pep in it's step for 200ccs, you definitely wont be disappointed in it :)
I think this is the most over-looked bike on the internet. I hear you can get them brand new for like $3,600 doll hairs. The 250's are almost $5 g's For me it's a no brainier. I love this bike.
lol I commented on this assuming you dont watch my videos my bad, well I hope at least my vids show you how much fun it is, just be aware i got -3 teeth on the rear sprocket which took all the good power out, gota change that up lol
bakerXderek
Yeah I watch : ) .. but i covered this bike Looooong before you got yours. I first noticed it last year.
I sold my little Honda Metropolitan Scooter I should have got this to replace... now I don't have anything .. My Triumph is in the shop currently waiting for it to get fixed. I want a slower bike because too much adrenaline can't be very costly. lol.
bakerXderek
Renthal bars are awesome. Yeah get that Stocker sprocket back on there you'll notice a big diff. Outside of that doing dramatic mechanical upgrades will comprise reliability ..
Small light dual purpose bikes are the best fun on two wheels! Love the DR :-)
Went to the honda/Suzuki dealership the other day and saw this bike and liked the look of it and the guy let me get on it and see how I liked the feel(I'm 15). It was comfortable and I was flat footed. Talked to the guy and he really helped me out with info and such. This is goin be my first bike and I don't need a 250cc, 200cc is just fine because the streets around my house is only from 35-50 mph. Plan on getting it in the next week,week and a half and will prob keep it for a while till I feel sure of myself to get a 400 or 650. I will stay will a dual sport because I like the way they feel. This review has really helped to make sure I was making the right decision. Thanks
Yes. I love this bike and in my opinion it is probably all the bike anyone would ever need or want. On or off road.
We really enjoy our '96DR200; a great family dual sport. Very capable in a variety of roles: trainer, dual-sport riding, errands, touring...whatever. Easy to work on. Stone simple & reliable . Great gas tank capacity.
Random thoughts after a few thousand miles and several years:
For any riding other than mild riding in rocky off road conditions...add a bash/skid plate to protect engine cases - they stick out from frame are and are not well protected.
The OEM front sprocket is great for any type of off road riding. Change to 16T for better speed & RPM match for street riding/dual sporting.
Want to stiffen up the front end a bit...refer to owner's manual and replace the OEM fork spacer with one longer (try 3/4 PVC pipe)...add 1/2-3/4" then test ride.
I just picked up a 2018. I’ve had some big bikes but this lil guy is my favorite. They redid the plastics to give it a more modern look. I actually like the old ones better lol
Have fun buying oem electronics for cheap, I'm speaking as a 2015 owner and its impossible to find the right parts
Thanks for the tip ! I would get this for a winter bike .. I really love it, and thanks again for watching !
I was able to talk my dealer down to 3,000 cash for a new DR200 with .2 miles on it. I'm loving this bike and would recommend anyone that wants one to get it. I just did the first oil change on it, and it took a whole 1L of oil and the filter (OEM) was $8. I'm getting about 120mpg ( soft rider and 180lb). Cheap, fun, and reliable!
+keagan Knapp Thats AWESOME !!
I just got a 2013 DR200 SE, it looks just like that one. I love the bike. I was going to get a KLR250 but when I saw this bike I had to have it. It definitely has enough power for a beginner rider. I'm so glad I didn't pass the bike up. Also good vid.
Just bought a brand new 2008 Hahah it's way way way better then I thought when first test driving it..Got it home told it everywhere and just love it..I could go days on it..
i just got one like this mine is a 1988 dr200 and i love it its grate on the farm and next year im going to put iton road next year
I want to mention, if you buy or own one, make sure to take the cover off of the air cleaner box. You get to it by taking the seat off first. Wow. you will get more power and a much throatier sound out of it.
for your first bike there awesome, but after a while they become dull and a bit boring but if you want it as a commuter or a thrash around bike it will keep you happy and will be reliable.
Wow, much better than I expected! I live in Cali were the speed limits are 65, so that's more than enough. Thanks for the info :D
I down graded from a Honda sabre 1100 to the 2004 dr200 a couple of days ago. I did it to cut cost and wanted to commute to work. First impressions, I felt like a wiffle ball being blown about but other than that it is really easy to work on. It is light and maneuverable and fun to ride. The lack of power will take a bit of getting use to compared to my other bike. I even thought of going through a small park I know I would get shit for doing so. I think I am going to enjoy this little bike.
The bike was never built to break any speed records but you can have fun on it. It's quick enough for what it was intended for. I'd still like to own one.
Zone Television They're cheap enough that you might as well. I wouldn't even buy new. I picked up a metallic blue 2005 that had only been ridden 285 miles. That being said, it does leave a little to be desired on the top end just for the sake of being a little less buzzy. But hey, it's a 200, it is what it is.
Awesome bike
great video, well edited.
The bike is starting to grow on me
This bike is the unsung hero probably one of the most overlooked bikes on the planet.
The DR200 "Doctor2" ( my nickname for it)
IT's a bike that is old as dirt but it does everything so well you can't go wrong and you can find them used for $cheap$
It's fast enough its light as heck 256 lbs and it will go just about anywhere.
I had sp 200 in 1987 and this looks exactly the same. Wasn't good for wheelies or donuts like 2 cycle bikes of the day. Top speed was 70 mph. It was my first bike and my last dual sport.
Nice ... I still like the bike very much
Great review man, thanks!
You’re welcome :)
So true, this bike does not get enough credit and strange it's not on a whole lot of peoples radar. Incredible compromises all the way around.
Thats the bike I learned on in the MSF class a couple weeks ago.
Yes this the TW200, The Honda Rebel, and the Suzuki TU250X. I like the TU250X too.
I bought this bike the day after you made this video. Mine is a 2002 and had 1149 miles on it. That day, I was doing some small jumps with it. I got the bike sideways in the air and biffed pretty bad on it. Disclocated and cut my index finger in the crash. The bike. It had scratches on the headlight shroud and a minor one on the exhaust guard. The forks got tweaked a little, but I can loosen the 4 bolts and bang the front wheel straight. Nothing else. Mileage? Try 105 mpg.
How do you like the new version of the DR200? I think it's pretty cool and actually looked at them as a small trail bike to use on camping trips.
I like it 😎👍🏼
Wow 105 mpg now that's impressive. Sorry to hear about your incident.
I have owned this bike.really reliable.a bit dated design now though.you would be better spending the xtra $1000 or so and getting a klx 250 or similar.
I love this bike and I would save the $1000 for the all the traveling I'd do :)
Suzuki DR 200 in action, check this video Suzuki DR 200 trial jump.
Great thanks glad you enjoyed :)
I'm strongly think about getting one if these for my first bike come tax time.
My only concern is that I'm 6' 2" so it may be too small.
And I would feel better starting out with a 250cc class (yes I know it's a 200cc).
It is a small bike for someone your height though not too many complaints. Great first bike though. You might want to consider the DR650 or DR400.
I'm looking at getting my first bike, would something like this be recommended? I need something as a daily commuter that can still handle the occasional off road.
I couldn't think of a better bike.
What about a TU250x?
ElectricJellyDonut
Also a very good bike. Heavier though. The DR200 is a lot more versatile and can easily go off road on some pretty nasty trails (If you're into that sort of thing). The DR weighs less than 300 lbs if i remember correctly which is VERY light. Top speed is about 70-75 ish. MPH.
i want to buy this bike i just dont feel like its gonna be fast enough and thats what is making me want the drz400 more
Depends where you live and what you are going to use it for.
i live in Ontario mostly i would use the bike for just going around town no highway or anything. also im 16 so i was wondering if i would get cheap insurance on this bike if i had my dad as primary driver
caleb huizenga
Perfect bike Very good MPG VERY light. Easy to dart around town with. And yes if you get adventerous you can do some serious trail riding with this bike. Top Speed is a respectable 70-75 ish MPH.
Zone Television k thanks man :D and one more question im going to be buying used is there a big deference between old models and new models?
caleb huizenga Hardly.
The problem is this bike is too expensive for what it is. Honda CBR250 has fuel injection, a tach, fuel gauge, clock, styling from the 21st century, 50cc more, for the same price. Suzuki also has the GW250 which has all the cbr features, as well as a gear indicator, shift indicator, extra piston, and has an MRSP $200 less! The dr200 really needs to be priced around $3000, or brought into the 21st century, for me to even consider buying it with my money. I like the bike overall which is why I'm on this video in the first place and I'd be more than happy if it was gifted to me, but I no one should spend their own money on this when that same amount can buy something so much better
But the CBR isn't a dual sport. You can't really compare two different types of bikes.
Great vidio bud! It's a great bike no question, but as others have said too much mony for a basic 200cc.for a similar price I would get a yammaha
XT 250 which has more power and fuel injection.That said, right now I'm considering a 2001 DR 200 with only 1250 k on the clock.safe riding ya-all
Why is it reduced to 3.3 in CA?
Not sure. Laws most likely.
Just bought a 2007 dr 200se.... Anyone know the top speed on these? Can it do 65-70 without really ramping up on RPMs
The consensus seems to be about 75 mph at full tilt.
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Did you ever buy one of these?
Trevor Jameson hah! I wish .. and I still would .. I sold my Street Triple about 18 months ago and well, life just got in the way. Lol .
@@ZoneTelevision Ah that's too bad, sorry to hear that (life getting in the way of riding). Well, the reason I asked, is that I am very much considering selling my DR650, which I've had for two years, and buying a new DR200. Mainly because I have become tired of trying to wrestle around that big 650 on the off-road trails of Colorado. It's great on the road, but not so good off-road. I have a Honda XR250R, but as a dirt-only bike, I have to haul it everywhere. I'm thinking the DR200 will be good off-road and good enough for the limited street riding I do, such as getting from town to the nearby trails. Well, I hope you are able to get a DR200 at some point, I've never ridden one but can imagine how easy they are to ride.
Love this bike, but I'm 6,1". Would I look funny on top? :)
6,1". - Suzuki dr 650
@@tedarmand7080 I bought an Honda Twister CB250, I can cruise at 120km that is the highway speed. I would like to have a Suzuki at some point, but are expensive where I live.
You might need to look up specs before doing a review. You stated 60ish MPG while Suzuki is claiming 105 MPG. That's a big difference!
105 if you ride it really slow and easy. But normally no one would do that, taking it off road, going full trottle from a light and going top speed in this you definitely won't get 106
+XtremeGaming123 105*
Come the fuck on. Do you really think a 200 weighing in at 280lbs is gonna get BETTER mpg than a 125 weighing like 250lbs? If Suzuki actually said that, they're talking out their fucking ass.
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME??!! Okay so I absolutely WANT this bike! The Suzuki DR200SE I want it because
-old school look
-can dress it with ADV touring gear (Panniers, etc.)
-cheaper than newer DR200S
and the list goes on! BUT... I can't find it new at dealers... I am located in Southern California and have looked through all the dealers and none of them have them on their websites.. So my question is: IS THIS BIKE STILL IN PRODUCTION? the year is 2015 (obviously) and on the Suzuki website (not dealer sites the main Suzuki site) there is only a 2013 option.. Can someone please enlighten me!! Please someone reply. Thank you!!!
+danny55531 You’re looking for a an SE ?
Here are some ads.
motorcycles.yakaz.com/suzuki-dr200#lo=4&docid=000crgjumagqbhbc
motorcycles.yakaz.com/suzuki-dr200#lo=4&docid=00034sd9grqb3hdu
www.cycletrader.com/search-results?sort=geo_distance%3Aasc&layoutView=listView&make=Suzuki%7C2320128&model=Dr%20200%7C764948733&trim=200%7C3253&
+Zone Television Media Thank you, I want to know if they still make these, DR200SE, new. (2015-16)
+danny55531 according to Suzuki .. yes. but it’s listed as a 2013 I’m sure dealers stil have some in crates around the country ..
www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/DR200SE/2013/DR200SE.aspx
+Zone Television Media Okay thank you.
i can flat foot it and i am only 5'9
lol I was gonna get this bike but instead I got a 2013 tw200
Bad choice
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