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Thanks for the great video; I really enjoy your content and you just seem like a cool dude and more importantly a good dad! I also am a big believer in the 2 bike system; I have a 2019 BMW F850GS Adventure for my “everyday” bike, and then a 2020 Yamaha WR250R for my “almost” dirt bike. I think it’s smart to have both and I was able to get a screaming deal on the WR so I’m excited to hop it up and go on trails that I would never bring the BMW on. Thanks again for the videos!
Hey Dork, my daughter took her license test on a XT 225! She actually had her motorcycle license before her vehicle license!! Great bike the XT, I really wish I hadn't sold that one! Keep up the great videos!!
Dear Dork in the Road, Loved this video, and I have two of the same bikes you have: the XT225 and DRZ400. I agree with all that you said and think these are a great pair for a lot of reasons. My son doesn't have experience off road, but killed it on a trip to Moab last May on some of the most technical trails riding the XT, with its low weight and low seat height. In fact, we must have seen 20 or 30 XT225s in Moab over our 10-day trip confiming it is a great bike for that kind of riding. Also, it kept between 55-60 mph over Monarch pass riding to Moab from Colorado , which was equally shocking (We trailered bikes out West from VA, but car threw a rod in Salida, CO so we left the car and road the dual sports the rest of the way). He's 5' 10" and about 160 lbs and had no luggage. I carried all of our camping gear (very minimal and light weight) on the DRZ400 as I'm 185 lbs and it seemed the appropriate way to balance out the power differential between the two bikes. I am sure your daughter will love the XT and I am planning on doing some of the Mid Adlantic BDR with my wife this Spring.. The adventures these bikes provide are unforgettable--- my third bike is a V strom 1000 that I've taken on many adventures as well, but I just ordered a T7 (due next month--we'll see) and will sell the V strom in once it arrives as I loved the light feel of the T7 front end when I test road it from a traveling Yamaha semi that came here in Virginia last year--- just couldn't get my hands on one, eventhough I tried.
Even with the planes, we can hear you fine. We use to live in a twelve story apartment that was near an airport. Regularly, the maintenance dude would have to replace window panes, because they would crack with the vibrations of the larger planes overhead. He use to get sooo mad, that it was a source of entertainment for us😂 ✈️.
Great videos. I have a 2 bike system. A 2008 Honda xr650l for rides a little more aggressive off road. A 2005 Suzuki DL1000 V strom for longer rides with a highway component. Works well for me.
I also own a DRZ and agree it is a fantastic motorcycle. I have 25,000 plus miles on mine and yes, I had to replace the stator, but otherwise, awesome. What you need now is a multi-dimensional street bike. You should ride my Sportster, not the best motorcycle in the world, but, the best motorcycle Harley-Davidson ever manufactured. If I could afford it though, I bet that Pan American is the best bike they build today. But, you already have the KLR so, you already nailed it.
Great selection! I'm rocking 4 as well. Honda Shadow, Suzuki boulevard, Ducati Multistrada and the king of the pack, the Coleman C100 minibike hahaha she's gonna love that XT. They are just perfect for a begining dual sport rider.
Thanks Ben for the link on the MotoDash unit. I would like to add an Adventure Spec Mini fairing to my DRZ but the ignition assembly gets in the way of the fairing bars. This might be a solution? Greg from Shoot and Ride added the mini fairing and Cyclops Rally Light to his KTM and it is a pretty sweet looking combo. Might be nice on the DRZ too if it can be worked out. Cheers
I'm trying to catch up to you. Currently I have a 1986 KLR 600, 1983 Honda XL 600R, and just picked up a 1985 Yamaha XT 600. I'm doing a mild resto on the XT and hopefully it will be ready by spring/summer. The next bike I hope to someday own is a SWM Superdual X in red.
2 bike system is a start, lol. Me, 2018 KTM 1090 R and a 2014 TW 200. (Also my son rides a TW200 as well) The TWs will climb a rope! The KTM is a sport bike on 8.75" of very tunable suspension, what a blast! (Increasing dirt time as I gain confidence!) More great content man, kick ass stable of scoots! (The Grom sold fast!! What's next???!)
I'm not a motorcycle geek or a gear head I'm just a normal guy who rides a motorcycle because it's inexpensive and it was my main ride when I hit hard times. I just wanna say you are a brave man thinking about your kids riding motorcycles on the road. Idk I feel they are inherently dangerous and kids as new drivers are inherently non defensive drivers. I'm not saying you shouldn't let them as I think letting ppl including kids live life is important but ik as a parent the thought of my kid on a motorcycle even now when he is a grown man in the military would have me awake at night lol
Get that triumph!! Man I miss Oregon so badly spent a year out there doing an internship for the BLM while I was in college I now live in the mountains of Maryland it’s beautiful here unfortunately we do not have the trails like you do out there also no BLM land unfortunately. If you rented your bike out one of them or if you knew someone that would I would totally be tempted to fly out and go on a camping trip with you those locations look amazing keep up the amazing work hoping to possibly start my own channel this spring!
I chose the G310GS for my Do Everything bike because I like small nimble bikes and wanted something more road oriented now that I'm in my 60s and no longer doing serious off road, but find myself wanting a CRF300L Rally so I have a small dual sport bike again.
Nice bikes! Ive enjoyed watching your channel. The multi-bike system is the way to go! I dont do much road riding. A WR250R is my “big” bike for dualsporting/ADV. I have a tagged Beta Xtrainer as my dirtbike and an even smaller Sherco trials bike. Get a trials bike if you really want to supercharge your riding skills.
Like your garage collection , Mite . Have you tried SWM500/650 , Mite .... ??? Consider ktm510 , Triumph Scrambler 750 please ...Thank you . Can you forget Funduro 650 ....and last one X country 650 , and the last one ( definitely not the least one ) Husky 401 .
Lovely bikes. Just wondering. Why did you trade in the Africa Twin for the KLR (which is sadly not available in The Netherlands. We have to keep it with the Versys)? I decided to trade in my Versys 650 for the Africa Twin for more comfort etc. (Basically stole my husband's AT that was already fully customized and approved and bought him a new 1100). Next to the AT I own two Suzuki DRZ 400 with electric start for the off road adventures and enduro riding. Sadly it's from 2005. Younger ones can't be found here. They stopped selling it due to the European rules on emissions. But do love it. Brought me to the top of the Sommelier, Jaffereu etc.
@@DorkintheRoad thanks. Was already searching in your list for it, but couldn't find it fast enough before going off to training. Do love the simplicity of the KLR. Such a shame it's not available in Europe. Explains a lot. After deciding the switch from super sports to more touring/adventure bikes, I started with a Honda CB500X. After that I bought the slightly heavier Kawasaki Versys 650. Now I am enjoying longer tours on my Africa Twin from 2019 and decided for Enduro to use the smaller and a lot lighter Suzuki. The Suzuki I lowered by Hyperpro, but the other one my husband is using I can ride as well. Even though I am small (only 1,62cm tall). But I didn't lower the AT. It's funny to watch me get on it, fish with my toes to kick in the side stand and then ride off. Most simply do not understand how. But by building up I grew more comfortable and confident that I can.
Great garage roundup video! I’d love for you to purchase a used husky or ktm enduro, and let us know if you’d ditch the DR-Z, or stick with its tried-and-true reliability over the premium bikes’. Keep up the good content!
I have a drz and I’m torn on my next bike. t7 or Africa twin. Twin would be cool to carry gear, far highway rides , and a passenger but the t7 would be awesome for 100 mile local rides and way better in dirt.
The two bike system is starting to make more and more sense to me. After weeks of looking at and sitting on bikes and living in Colorado. I could see how having an enduro dual sport bike like a DRZ400S or a Husky FE 350, 450, or 501 and pairing that with something like the Yamaha Tenere 700 or new Aprilia Tuareg 660 could just be perfect. I am just starting to process the two bike thing though, but I like it. It’s a significant investment but could easily be the best outcome. On the compromise side, as a shorter rider, I still like the KTM 390 Adventure most. The KTM 690 Enduro R has a lot of merit too, especially if you can pick up a used one at a decent price. Have you tried any of those? Would love to hear your thoughts.
I did a test ride on the 390 adventure and wasn't super impressed, but I really liked the Versys-X 300. As a shorter rider, it's worth checking out if you hadn't considered it. ruclips.net/video/Ov_fURQHwQU/видео.html
@@DorkintheRoad Thanks, I will definitely look into it. Can you share what you didn’t like about 390 Adventure? It might help me with my thought process.
Thanks for the tour of your motorcycle line up. Very interesting. I have a Honda CRF300L and my wife rides a Yamaha XT250. Then we have a Honda CT70 I restored just for a fun project. I have never had an Africa Twin, but they do interest me. What factors caused you to replace the Africa Twin with the KLR650? Thanks
Great line up. I want to buy a KLR but am torn between that and the T7. And before everyone comments on how much better the T7 is I want to point out that the only reason I don't go right for it is because I don't do the gnarly trails it would be better for....and I like the bigger tank on the KLR. What are your thoughts?
I have looked at those two recently. I think both are well suited for highway riding all the way to semi-gnarly trails. Their weight is similar and they are considered good values. I think the T7 is a more refined machine, but the KLR is sweet too if you like the look. The T7 and the new Aprilia Tuareg 660 are my two favorite mid to full size adventure bikes on the market, so one of those would get my vote over the KLR, but there is absolutely no reason to turn your nose up at the KLR from a performance perspective, especially when you factor in the price. I am just not a huge fan of the look and top heavy weight. Can’t go wrong with any of those though. Lots of people love them.
I think the T7 also has the highway advantage, so if you're a commuter or want to do long distance touring I personally would pick that. You obviously*can* tour on a KLR, but I think the single cylinder would get uncomfortable after a couple hundred miles.
Yamaha is making a T7 with more of an ADV flavor, incorporating common after market mods. They released prototype images and specs. It'll have a much larger tank but with the weight carried lower.
hi there great vids iam in scotland so opted for the xr250 serow as my first bike was going to go xt660 but here a new licence needs to stay clean for 2 yrs if you had to find your perfect all round bike what would you choose if you had to live with one , the africa twin 750 works for me prefer the 660 a twin but there pricey and getting older ?
Hey dork, I really enjoy your videos! I just picked up a klr650 adventure like yours. Which hand guards do you have on it? Thanks for your great videos! You are partially responsible for me getting back into riding, I am a larger man and I had some concerns. Your awesome. Thanks!
@@DorkintheRoad you and me both - I stepped away from the moto world about 6-7 years ago and the T7 is calling me back to it but the availability is a problem
MSF course for Little Dork to get her motorcycle license? I thought that the only on road motorcycle training curriculum that is use in Oregon state used is the Team Oregon curriculum. Has this changed?
@@DorkintheRoad That makes sense. There are several other states that no longer use the MSF BRC. California, Pennsylvania and some others (I think) have moved to the Total Control beginners course. I think that the the Idaho STAR rider program might be based on the Team Oregon curriculum. Washington State uses a few different curriculum. It is very different from fifteen years ago when MSF was use by almost every state that had a rider training program.
@@OneOldManRiding - I'm old and my new bike that requires little maintenance and no repair is almost more than I can manage, what with the upgrades and farkles and off-bike accessories. I can't imagine the hassle of having 26 motorcycles, not to mention the insurance cost and the bureaucratic mess of paying property taxes which I particularly loathe. Most of the bikes are in two storage areas with no power. I just wired a large LiFePO4 battery with a charger and inverter and multiple battery maintainers for my friend so he can charge the big battery at home, take it to the storage facility and plug in half of his bikes to charge their batteries every month. That's nuts! He has some VERY nice bikes, though!
Do you ever feel like you made a mistake with the KLR? I just bought a 2022 Traveller model and I sometimes I kick myself wishing I had just saved a few more months and gotten a Norden 901 or waited for the DesertX. Maybe it will grow on me though. Curious on your opinion as you're coming from the AT.
Hey Dork, Sorry if this is off subject but I just got an invitation from Suzuki to get my opinions on my DRZ400S and how it could be improved in the future...I will be on a Zoom call the first of next month with Suzuki...Wonder if you got an invite?
@@Liberty4Ever How bout a sixth gear, EFI, more modern style headlight, front fender is dorky, comfier seat, get alot better skid plate, bigger gas tank.
I can’t even afford one bike and I started riding at 5 I rode my bikes until they couldn’t ride anymore now that I’m older and bigger I need a bigger bike but the bigger bikes are extremely overpriced and the reason I say that is you can buy Japanese diesel compact tractor for the same price as one dirt bike/dual sport
A dual sport is more fun than a small tractor. That's why it's more expensive. I have a friend with 26 bikes... all licensed and ready to ride. They're mostly big BMWs.
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DRZ for the WIN!
Long live the Grom
The number of Dork bikes equals the number of excite bikes😄
This channel is so good
All of those look fun to ride! The maintenance should be easy. Keeping those bikes bulletproof!
Cool collection, congrats! I have a Honda XR 250 - 2021, and a Suzuki DR 350s - 1999 and im extremely happy with both of them.
Thanks for the great video; I really enjoy your content and you just seem like a cool dude and more importantly a good dad! I also am a big believer in the 2 bike system; I have a 2019 BMW F850GS Adventure for my “everyday” bike, and then a 2020 Yamaha WR250R for my “almost” dirt bike. I think it’s smart to have both and I was able to get a screaming deal on the WR so I’m excited to hop it up and go on trails that I would never bring the BMW on. Thanks again for the videos!
Mate, you look so happy, good for you!
i was really going to get a new klr 650 but once i went to the dealer to pick it up i saw a bike that just stole my heart a 2016 yamaha super tenere
Thanks for the bike update !
I agree about the black and silver DRZ being one of the coolest looking models
Yours looks great and i love that MotoDash kit, it looks pretty clean
I totally agree about the 2 dirt bike combo. I have a 2021 Yamaha T7 and a 2013 Yamaha WR450F to fill my garage. It works great!!!
Excellent combination!
Thanks for sharing and all the content/entertainment while we get through the big C in my home.
That’s a sweet line up!
Hey Dork, my daughter took her license test on a XT 225! She actually had her motorcycle license before her vehicle license!! Great bike the XT, I really wish I hadn't sold that one! Keep up the great videos!!
Need to do more vids with the GROM!! I just got my z125 and love it 😀
Dear Dork in the Road,
Loved this video, and I have two of the same bikes you have: the XT225 and DRZ400. I agree with all that you said and think these are a great pair for a lot of reasons. My son doesn't have experience off road, but killed it on a trip to Moab last May on some of the most technical trails riding the XT, with its low weight and low seat height. In fact, we must have seen 20 or 30 XT225s in Moab over our 10-day trip confiming it is a great bike for that kind of riding. Also, it kept between 55-60 mph over Monarch pass riding to Moab from Colorado , which was equally shocking (We trailered bikes out West from VA, but car threw a rod in Salida, CO so we left the car and road the dual sports the rest of the way). He's 5' 10" and about 160 lbs and had no luggage. I carried all of our camping gear (very minimal and light weight) on the DRZ400 as I'm 185 lbs and it seemed the appropriate way to balance out the power differential between the two bikes. I am sure your daughter will love the XT and I am planning on doing some of the Mid Adlantic BDR with my wife this Spring.. The adventures these bikes provide are unforgettable--- my third bike is a V strom 1000 that I've taken on many adventures as well, but I just ordered a T7 (due next month--we'll see) and will sell the V strom in once it arrives as I loved the light feel of the T7 front end when I test road it from a traveling Yamaha semi that came here in Virginia last year--- just couldn't get my hands on one, eventhough I tried.
Even with the planes, we can hear you fine. We use to live in a twelve story apartment that was near an airport. Regularly, the maintenance dude would have to replace window panes, because they would crack with the vibrations of the larger planes overhead. He use to get sooo mad, that it was a source of entertainment for us😂 ✈️.
Love your collection dude.
Great videos. I have a 2 bike system. A 2008 Honda xr650l for rides a little more aggressive off road. A 2005 Suzuki DL1000 V strom for longer rides with a highway component. Works well for me.
I also own a DRZ and agree it is a fantastic motorcycle. I have 25,000 plus miles on mine and yes, I had to replace the stator, but otherwise, awesome. What you need now is a multi-dimensional street bike. You should ride my Sportster, not the best motorcycle in the world, but, the best motorcycle Harley-Davidson ever manufactured. If I could afford it though, I bet that Pan American is the best bike they build today. But, you already have the KLR so, you already nailed it.
Great video. That Grom is pretty cool. Love the klr 650. Safe travels. 🤙🏼
Betcha that pilot was a subscriber trying to get behind the scenes spy shots! ;)
Great selection! I'm rocking 4 as well. Honda Shadow, Suzuki boulevard, Ducati Multistrada and the king of the pack, the Coleman C100 minibike hahaha she's gonna love that XT. They are just perfect for a begining dual sport rider.
Would love to see you on a 2 stoke!!
Thanks Ben for the link on the MotoDash unit. I would like to add an Adventure Spec Mini fairing to my DRZ but the ignition assembly gets in the way of the fairing bars. This might be a solution? Greg from Shoot and Ride added the mini fairing and Cyclops Rally Light to his KTM and it is a pretty sweet looking combo. Might be nice on the DRZ too if it can be worked out. Cheers
Nice bikes. It will be interesting to see what you get when you sell the Grom. Thanks for the video.
Hopefully money 😉
I'm trying to catch up to you. Currently I have a 1986 KLR 600, 1983 Honda XL 600R, and just picked up a 1985 Yamaha XT 600. I'm doing a mild resto on the XT and hopefully it will be ready by spring/summer. The next bike I hope to someday own is a SWM Superdual X in red.
2 bike system is a start, lol. Me, 2018 KTM 1090 R and a 2014 TW 200. (Also my son rides a TW200 as well) The TWs will climb a rope!
The KTM is a sport bike on 8.75" of very tunable suspension, what a blast! (Increasing dirt time as I gain confidence!)
More great content man, kick ass stable of scoots! (The Grom sold fast!! What's next???!)
I like the drz and klr for a two bike system but I'm not going to lie, I miss the africa twin.👍✌️
You need a Suzuki DR650!
Nice I have a 13 XT1200 16 CRF1000 04 EXC525 08 WR250F and a PW50.. My other half has a 09 DL650 17 Versys 300 and a 99 TTR250
I'm not a motorcycle geek or a gear head I'm just a normal guy who rides a motorcycle because it's inexpensive and it was my main ride when I hit hard times. I just wanna say you are a brave man thinking about your kids riding motorcycles on the road. Idk I feel they are inherently dangerous and kids as new drivers are inherently non defensive drivers. I'm not saying you shouldn't let them as I think letting ppl including kids live life is important but ik as a parent the thought of my kid on a motorcycle even now when he is a grown man in the military would have me awake at night lol
She and I will only ride together and only on the back roads
Get that triumph!! Man I miss Oregon so badly spent a year out there doing an internship for the BLM while I was in college I now live in the mountains of Maryland it’s beautiful here unfortunately we do not have the trails like you do out there also no BLM land unfortunately. If you rented your bike out one of them or if you knew someone that would I would totally be tempted to fly out and go on a camping trip with you those locations look amazing keep up the amazing work hoping to possibly start my own channel this spring!
I chose the G310GS for my Do Everything bike because I like small nimble bikes and wanted something more road oriented now that I'm in my 60s and no longer doing serious off road, but find myself wanting a CRF300L Rally so I have a small dual sport bike again.
Oh, what a nice range of bikes! ^_^
Nice bikes! Ive enjoyed watching your channel.
The multi-bike system is the way to go!
I dont do much road riding. A WR250R is my “big” bike for dualsporting/ADV. I have a tagged Beta Xtrainer as my dirtbike and an even smaller Sherco trials bike.
Get a trials bike if you really want to supercharge your riding skills.
I think you should paint the yamaha xt pink 🧞♀️
Like your garage collection , Mite . Have you tried SWM500/650 , Mite .... ???
Consider ktm510 , Triumph Scrambler 750 please ...Thank you .
Can you forget Funduro 650 ....and last one X country 650 , and the last one ( definitely not the least one ) Husky 401 .
That’s probably blancolirio flying by to check out your XT225.
Nice video. I have one bike. A drz 400.
What do you need to add to your garage? A big adventure bike. Something larger than 1000 cc.
My favorite is the klr 650 of all your bikes. I love to see ducati desert x , t700 and pan america on your channel someday.
If I could find a T7 I'd buy it tomorrow!
Look at you with the new fuel injected klr.
Lovely bikes. Just wondering. Why did you trade in the Africa Twin for the KLR (which is sadly not available in The Netherlands. We have to keep it with the Versys)?
I decided to trade in my Versys 650 for the Africa Twin for more comfort etc. (Basically stole my husband's AT that was already fully customized and approved and bought him a new 1100).
Next to the AT I own two Suzuki DRZ 400 with electric start for the off road adventures and enduro riding. Sadly it's from 2005. Younger ones can't be found here. They stopped selling it due to the European rules on emissions. But do love it. Brought me to the top of the Sommelier, Jaffereu etc.
ruclips.net/video/8r7Og9gMNbs/видео.html
That video explains the decision pretty well
@@DorkintheRoad thanks. Was already searching in your list for it, but couldn't find it fast enough before going off to training.
Do love the simplicity of the KLR. Such a shame it's not available in Europe.
Explains a lot. After deciding the switch from super sports to more touring/adventure bikes, I started with a Honda CB500X. After that I bought the slightly heavier Kawasaki Versys 650. Now I am enjoying longer tours on my Africa Twin from 2019 and decided for Enduro to use the smaller and a lot lighter Suzuki. The Suzuki I lowered by Hyperpro, but the other one my husband is using I can ride as well. Even though I am small (only 1,62cm tall). But I didn't lower the AT. It's funny to watch me get on it, fish with my toes to kick in the side stand and then ride off. Most simply do not understand how. But by building up I grew more comfortable and confident that I can.
Great garage roundup video! I’d love for you to purchase a used husky or ktm enduro, and let us know if you’d ditch the DR-Z, or stick with its tried-and-true reliability over the premium bikes’. Keep up the good content!
I have a “premium” bike in addition to my DRZ. DRZ is a keeper.
@@deerinmyyard8430 thanks for that feedback!
I have a drz and I’m torn on my next bike. t7 or Africa twin. Twin would be cool to carry gear, far highway rides , and a passenger but the t7 would be awesome for 100 mile local rides and way better in dirt.
Well I don't carry a passenger but my next ADV bike will most likely be a T7 (when they're actually available)
Love your channel. Mr. Dork, you need a little color in your collection!! Loll
*I* think you should try out a husqvarna 701 enduro, either as a test ride, or to add to the garage when the grom is gone
The Tusk dsport rear is amazing, the front well... you should do a review on it after you take it out.
The two bike system is starting to make more and more sense to me. After weeks of looking at and sitting on bikes and living in Colorado. I could see how having an enduro dual sport bike like a DRZ400S or a Husky FE 350, 450, or 501 and pairing that with something like the Yamaha Tenere 700 or new Aprilia Tuareg 660 could just be perfect. I am just starting to process the two bike thing though, but I like it. It’s a significant investment but could easily be the best outcome. On the compromise side, as a shorter rider, I still like the KTM 390 Adventure most. The KTM 690 Enduro R has a lot of merit too, especially if you can pick up a used one at a decent price. Have you tried any of those? Would love to hear your thoughts.
I did a test ride on the 390 adventure and wasn't super impressed, but I really liked the Versys-X 300. As a shorter rider, it's worth checking out if you hadn't considered it. ruclips.net/video/Ov_fURQHwQU/видео.html
@@DorkintheRoad Thanks, I will definitely look into it. Can you share what you didn’t like about 390 Adventure? It might help me with my thought process.
@@DorkintheRoad never mind, I just came across your video on the issue while searching for info on the X300. Thanks for the recommendation.
Have you spent any time on a BMW R 1250 GSA? You will fall in love…again lol
Thanks for the tour of your motorcycle line up. Very interesting. I have a Honda CRF300L and my wife rides a Yamaha XT250. Then we have a Honda CT70 I restored just for a fun project. I have never had an Africa Twin, but they do interest me. What factors caused you to replace the Africa Twin with the KLR650? Thanks
I didn't see a Goldwing in the garage yet . Lol.
How about a yearly update on this?
What bikes should you add to the garage? Well, the unobtanium unicorn of adventure bikes, the Tenere 700.
Yeah I wish. If I could find one I'd buy it tomorrow.
Great line up.
I want to buy a KLR but am torn between that and the T7. And before everyone comments on how much better the T7 is I want to point out that the only reason I don't go right for it is because I don't do the gnarly trails it would be better for....and I like the bigger tank on the KLR.
What are your thoughts?
I have looked at those two recently. I think both are well suited for highway riding all the way to semi-gnarly trails. Their weight is similar and they are considered good values. I think the T7 is a more refined machine, but the KLR is sweet too if you like the look. The T7 and the new Aprilia Tuareg 660 are my two favorite mid to full size adventure bikes on the market, so one of those would get my vote over the KLR, but there is absolutely no reason to turn your nose up at the KLR from a performance perspective, especially when you factor in the price. I am
just not a huge fan of the look and top heavy weight. Can’t go wrong with any of those though. Lots of people love them.
I think the T7 also has the highway advantage, so if you're a commuter or want to do long distance touring I personally would pick that.
You obviously*can* tour on a KLR, but I think the single cylinder would get uncomfortable after a couple hundred miles.
If you can afford it the T7 is by far the better choice. You can always install a safari tank if you're concerned about fuel.
Went with a 2020 Klr. Price and reliability were a factor. Was more comfortable than expected.
Yamaha is making a T7 with more of an ADV flavor, incorporating common after market mods. They released prototype images and specs. It'll have a much larger tank but with the weight carried lower.
Liking your content. I have an xt225 in Kenya am looking for a used vapor or Voyager from a trusted source in good order. Advice
I live in Washington and I just got a ktm 500 excf and my girl has a xt250. We should ride together sometime
Will you be bringing the KLR to the Giant Loop Ride in June? See you there!
I'm thinking I'm gonna bring the DRZ and a gas bag this year.
hi there great vids iam in scotland so opted for the xr250 serow as my first bike was going to go xt660 but here a new licence needs to stay clean for 2 yrs if you had to find your perfect all round bike what would you choose if you had to live with one , the africa twin 750 works for me prefer the 660 a twin but there pricey and getting older ?
Did your experience with the DRZ carb stranding you a while back influence your bike choices after that?
Hey dork, I really enjoy your videos! I just picked up a klr650 adventure like yours. Which hand guards do you have on it?
Thanks for your great videos! You are partially responsible for me getting back into riding, I am a larger man and I had some concerns. Your awesome. Thanks!
Tusk d flex pros.
Happy to hear you decided to start riding again.
Are you thinking of getting Tenere 700? Thanks for the Video BTW!
If I could find one.
Nobody should ever be mean, please watch before you comment
Why did you sell the African twin for the KLR? Seems like a step back?
I knew lil would grow out of the dr 125 fast. My daughter never liked hers from the start. Our klx 110 was faster than the dr.
300L Rally & Tenere 700
Please have a replacement for the Honda Grom, and start collecting euro bikes. 4 Japanese vs 4 Euros.
You need a Honda CB500x (a.k.a. The Magpie) so Little Dork can have an tourer as well.
Maybe down the road when she gets some road experience under her belt
The T700 is a bike I'd love to see you review.
I wish I could find one
@@DorkintheRoad you and me both - I stepped away from the moto world about 6-7 years ago and the T7 is calling me back to it but the availability is a problem
MSF course for Little Dork to get her motorcycle license? I thought that the only on road motorcycle training curriculum that is use in Oregon state used is the Team Oregon curriculum. Has this changed?
No but nobody outside of Oregon knows that so I say MSF instead.
@@DorkintheRoad That makes sense.
There are several other states that no longer use the MSF BRC. California, Pennsylvania and some others (I think) have moved to the Total Control beginners course. I think that the the Idaho STAR rider program might be based on the Team Oregon curriculum. Washington State uses a few different curriculum. It is very different from fifteen years ago when MSF was use by almost every state that had a rider training program.
sounds like the KLR is getting out of the garage right after the Grom, just my impression.
I've got a few more videos to make on it, but I could see it leaving eventually.
OK, four is a "collection". What's the number where it becomes a "problem?" - Frank
My riding buddy has 26 bikes, BMWs with two Harleys for his girlfriend. They're all licensed, insured and ready to ride.
Whatever the number is when your wife starts complaining that you have too many bikes. 😉
@@Liberty4Ever Now that's a collection! I would not know which ones to ride without making a schedule! - Frank
@@edeldridge36 Truer words have not been spoken! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding - I'm old and my new bike that requires little maintenance and no repair is almost more than I can manage, what with the upgrades and farkles and off-bike accessories. I can't imagine the hassle of having 26 motorcycles, not to mention the insurance cost and the bureaucratic mess of paying property taxes which I particularly loathe. Most of the bikes are in two storage areas with no power. I just wired a large LiFePO4 battery with a charger and inverter and multiple battery maintainers for my friend so he can charge the big battery at home, take it to the storage facility and plug in half of his bikes to charge their batteries every month. That's nuts! He has some VERY nice bikes, though!
KLR 650 (2009) and a ZG 1000 (2006) I want to add a Grom
you need an AJP PR7
Do you ever feel like you made a mistake with the KLR? I just bought a 2022 Traveller model and I sometimes I kick myself wishing I had just saved a few more months and gotten a Norden 901 or waited for the DesertX. Maybe it will grow on me though. Curious on your opinion as you're coming from the AT.
I'm plenty happy with it so far. The only bike I'd consider giving it up for right now is the T7.
Dork in the sky ?
"i'm not riding it as much as I thought" - 90% of Grom owners
The obvious answer when one competes the Japanese collection, is a European bike. So many to choose from these days. - Frank
If I were to buy the Adventure Grom from ya, what do you think would be it's replacement?
In the short term, nothing. I'm trying to get back some space in the garage. Who knows what will catch my eye in the future, though.
Hey Dork, Sorry if this is off subject but I just got an invitation from Suzuki to get my opinions on my DRZ400S and how it could be improved in the future...I will be on a Zoom call the first of next month with Suzuki...Wonder if you got an invite?
I did. I'm definitely doing it. Let's get a new DRZ!
@@DorkintheRoad Absolutely, I think we both know what we would like in a new DRZ...
I'd have a top ten prioritized list of DRZ imprements.
1. EFI
2. EFI
3. EFI
4. EFI
5. Larger fuel tank
6. EFI
7. EFI
8. EFI
9. EFI
10.. EFI
@@Liberty4Ever How bout a sixth gear, EFI, more modern style headlight, front fender is dorky, comfier seat, get alot better skid plate, bigger gas tank.
What did you do to the cap bolts holds the handlebars on DRZ ?
Replaced them with longer bolts when I added the bar risers.
@@DorkintheRoad Yes , done that to my KLX400R (DRZ400E) , got new cap bolts with my risers !
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Hmmm … Star Wars t-shirt and all black bikes. Guess we know whose side you’re on (heavy breathing …)
I mean, there is a Vader sticker on my DRZ...
I can’t even afford one bike and I started riding at 5 I rode my bikes until they couldn’t ride anymore now that I’m older and bigger I need a bigger bike but the bigger bikes are extremely overpriced and the reason I say that is you can buy Japanese diesel compact tractor for the same price as one dirt bike/dual sport
A dual sport is more fun than a small tractor. That's why it's more expensive.
I have a friend with 26 bikes... all licensed and ready to ride. They're mostly big BMWs.
Get rid of the KLR and get a T7.
Do you shoot firearms any ?
She’ll be riding it to her boyfriends house, track it😂
Geez. Show off much? jokes! You really need to put some miles on Lil's bike for... Safety reasons 😁
Coming very soon. Just waiting on a few parts.
Jealous!