If it were up to me I would go for a DR 650 SE in a second. But you cannot buy these things new in European Union for more than 5 years now. And because of this, also the SH ones are very very old ( 10 years at least ) and also with a lots of miles on board.
For that reason I think I cannot go that road.
When I look at the prices of new DR in US I would like to be there. Here for almost the same money I can only buy a 10 years old second one.
I did find out that in Maroco you could find new DR650 but I have no idea if I will be able to register such a bike in UE after I buy it.
@pecha72 the wheels on DL are also cast. Are they less prone to denting? Also I think the buttom of the bike needs similar protection ( oil filter, evac, engine ) Then again, I am only talking from pictures...
How was the transition from 170 kg to 200+ of the DL?
Did you do any long trip with your DL? What tires are you using? 150 or 140?
Sorry for lots of questions but you are the first guy I "know" who owned both bikes
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