" We took the reigning 650cc dual-sport champion, the 2008 Kawasaki KLR60, and pitted it against an able challenger in the 2008 Suzuki DR650SE. Being an early-release model, the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 has stood up to everything we've thrown at it thus far. Since we missed the Suzuki during our 2008 650…

…Suzuki DR650SE The Challenger Suzuki's DR650 turned out to be a competent dirt machine. We would rather spend time riding trails on the 'Zook than pounding pavement - the opposite of the Kawasaki. Suzuki makes the extremely popular dirt-biased DR-Z400 and the street-savvy 650 V-Strom. The DR650SE fits…

…IPD pastics make the bodywork extra sleek and modern. It's only a 600cc machine competing against the larger displacements of the KLR650 , Suzuki DR650SE and Honda XR650L , and in that regard it is very impressive. But, compared to the Japanese machines, Husqvarna's $8999 MSRP is a premium price tag…

…Suzuki is bringing back its popular adventure touring motorcycle, the 2011 V-Strom 650 ABS, to go along with its dual-sporting options, the 2011 DR650SE and 2011 DR-Z400S. Cruiser motorcycle fans will be glad to know there are new versions of Suzuki's vaunted power cruiser, the 2011 Boulevard M109R…

…model to act as stepping stones to the RM-Z machines. Other off-road models that are making a return are the DR200SE, DR-Z400E, DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SM, DR650SE, V-Strom 650 (ABS) and V-Strom 1000. Let us know what you think about the 2008 Suzukis in the MotoUSA Forum . 2008 SuzukiRM-Z450 Gallery 2008 Suzuki…

…Other exciting models include the to-be-released Gladius and GSR 600. Yet Suzuki continues to produce classics like the Bandit 1250 and the versatile DR650SE dual-sport bike. Additionally, Suzuki produces a wide range of cruisers including the Maurader and Boulevard models. And for those who are looking…