2006 Suzuki Dual Sport reviews

I bought a slightly used 2006. It's a great bike for a great price. It has good power from 6K on up. If you are a new rider, this is perfect for you as it is very tame under that. You will be able to troll around below that range easily for a while until you get a good understanding of the bike! The good thing is that you will still have good acceleration, well compared to cars that is! Other than that, life is pretty fun after 6K. Coming from Kawasaki I can say that Suzuki is worth all the hype as it is a very capable machine. I can see why they sell/win as much as they do! Will I buy another Suzuki - yes. Have fun and be safe. Show less

I just got one and it is awesome. It has a smooth powerband. It rides smooth - a lot of bottom and mid-power very good top end. This is the best dirtbike I've ever got. I would recommend this to anyone. Show less

This is my wife's bike but I rode it on the freeway home after her purchase and got a good feel for it. I ride a Dl650. The 500 was rock solid at 70 mph and very comfortable for those 60 miles. The headlight gives good coverage. The gear shifting is very smooth. The brakes are good but I don't like the position of the rear brake foot peg. I would like it higher. Power and acceleration are very good for a 500cc stock street bike. Wind protection was excellent with no buffeting at 70 mph and especially calm at head level. My wife loves the bike after just riding around the neighborhood. This will be an excellent starter bike for her. The bike is used with 5k and has a clean maintainence history - no problems. Show less

I purchased this bike used with only 600 miles on it. I went through the break-in period (1000 miles) and then started to have some fun with it. I'm getting a consistent 59 MPG, so mileage is decent, but not breathtaking. It just went through the first service and I'm looking forward to see what the MPGs will be then. This bike is extremely flickable and it seems to take curves automatically, very easy to steer in increasingly tightening curves (can be tricky on bikes with bad geometry - i.e. cruisers). I owned a Buell M2 (1203cc) and the GS makes the M2 seem like a boat anchor by comparison...and I had fun on the M2. When I want to have fun on the twisties and on the highway, this bike is great. It has six gears which really helps on the highway. I highly recommend this bike for commuting and for just plain riding fun. It's very forgiving for beginners. Show less

I have had my 2006 Suzuki GS500F for a little over a year now and I love it! I bought it with 2000 mi and it already has 25000 + mi on it. I ride to work daily and have never had any kind of problems with it. It could be a bit smoother when riding between 70 to 80 mph though. It's easy to handle and very economic (average of 58 mpg). I recommend this bike to both beginners and experience riders. Enjoy the ride! Show less

In 2010, I bought an 06 left over from another state, I got a great deal on it! I have ridden a 97 cr250, an 02 KX250, an 05 YZ250, and now this 06 RM250. I ride trails and like to do hill climbs. The suspension and power on this one is my favorite. I have heard that 06 is the best year for RMs. I still haven't gone to four strokes yet so no way to compare. When I feel old, I'll get a four stroke hehe! Show less

I am a C level vet motocross rider. I bought this RM 250 about 3 months ago, after owning an 06 RMZ450 and an 08 YZ 450. It is really fun getting back on a 2 stroke, after a few years on 4 strokes. The RM is nearly as easy to ride as a 4 stroke. The power is really smooth and is not to snappy. The RM is really light feeling compared to a 450...it feels as if the weight difference is greater than it is. You really notice the light feeling when turning and slowing down before entering turns. The RM also has good low end power. I don't need to use the clutch nearly as much as I remember. It is nice not having to adjust valves, or change oil filters. I have had no mechanical problems with the bike, nor did the original owner. I have no regrets about purchasing this bike. Show less

After riding dirt for a number of years I decided to go to street and this was the best choice in my mind. The power band is shockingly smooth and seems to be quite condusive for noob riders. But make no mistake once you crank that puppy, it wants to fly! This bike is def worth the money and I would say it's tailored to all skill levels as long as you respect it. As far as comfort goes - It's a sport bike, I obviously didn't buy it for that, but it's not bad. The feel of the seat is my only complaint. Show less

Um yea, got this bike last summer and have a blast every single time I ride it. Enough power to have some fun on and can also be mellow...everyone should get this bike. Show less

Had the bike for almost a year now, bought used. It's a great commuter, I get about 55-58mpg. Starts to get uncomfortable after about an hour and a half. Has some chasis vibration around 80-90 mph and definitely upgrading the tires when the stock ones are shot. Other than that, I love her like one of my kids. Show less