Motorcycle Rental in Medellín, Colombia
Suzuki DR650 Adventure Bike

Overview – Suzuki DR650: Colombia’s Favorite Dual-Sport​​​​

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🏍️ Why Riders Love the Suzuki DR650

• Lighter Weight = More Control & Safety

  The DR650 weighs about 100+ lbs less than most BMW GS or KTM Adventure bikes. In Colombia’s steep mountain switchbacks, river crossings, or when dropping the bike on a muddy trail, that makes a massive difference — especially if you're solo.

• Simple

  The DR650 has no ride modes, no traction control, no fragile sensors. Drop it in a river, and it’ll probably start back up. A KTM or BMW? You’re praying nothing shorted out or broke.

• Air-Cooled Engine = Zero Overheating

• Colombia's jungle heat, high altitudes, and long climbs can overwhelm liquid-cooled bikes. The DR’s air-cooled enginedoesn’t rely on radiators or thermostats, which are known weak points on big KTMs especially.

• More Versatile in Colombian Terrain - The 21” front wheel, lightweight frame, and long suspension travel mean it handles everything from cobblestone village roads to deep jungle ruts better than a bloated ADV bike.

• Lower Rental Costs - A DR650 costs far less than renting a BMW GS or KTM 790/890 in Medellin or Bogota. 

• Proven by Locals - It’s the bike Colombian police use, and many local tour guides ride them daily. There’s a reason they don’t choose KTM 1290s.