Afan
Elite Member
Since I heard so many times about DR650as one of the best, if not the best, Dual sport bike, I gave it try last weekend. It was short, about half an hour long ride, on pavement only.
After riding last 3 years only my NC700X DCT, back on the clutch/gear shifter was a bit painful first couple minutes. It's sooo easy to get used to good stuff
So, the ride was to short to "learn" a lot, except the seat is horrible, and I kept trying to shift up to 6th gear... But one thing really bothered me is the poor dashboard. Speedometer, N light, D light - and that's it. At least RPM gauge so I can "figure out" in what gear I am?!? Nor gas level gauge?
Comparing to it's arch nemesis KLR650 it's REALLY poor.
Any DR650 owner here that can suggest anything about it? Any solution?
After riding last 3 years only my NC700X DCT, back on the clutch/gear shifter was a bit painful first couple minutes. It's sooo easy to get used to good stuff
So, the ride was to short to "learn" a lot, except the seat is horrible, and I kept trying to shift up to 6th gear... But one thing really bothered me is the poor dashboard. Speedometer, N light, D light - and that's it. At least RPM gauge so I can "figure out" in what gear I am?!? Nor gas level gauge?
Comparing to it's arch nemesis KLR650 it's REALLY poor.
Any DR650 owner here that can suggest anything about it? Any solution?
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