Simple Simon
TANK
The 13-litre tank adds to the slim feels but reduces adventure-ability. But who runs the standard tank on a DR anyway?
NEWDUDS
The only thing new for 2020 is the colour. Potential DR650 owners looking for new features, you may go now.
THE ’BOX
The DR’s five-speed gearbox is about as slick as a gearbox can get. It would be nice to have an extra cog though.
SUSPENSION
The DR’s KYB suspension is its Achille’s heel, and has been left behind by the kit on modern adventure bikes.
STOPPERS
Nissin stoppers feature front and rear, they do the job well and a set of braided lines is all you’d look at to improve them.
These days, apparently, you need 200mm of electronically controlled suspension travel, heated grips, hill-start assist, a full-colour TFT dash, cornering ABS and
