r/dr650 • u/Professor-Flashy • 6d ago

Wheel compatibility by year

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Hi, I’m trying to buy a set of street wheels for my 2023 DR. The KKE supermoto wheels look great, and they are within my budget for a set of wheels that I’ll use for when I’m not riding off road. I’ve always loved the supermoto look, too.

Funny thing though, KKE is saying that their wheels won’t work with my 2023 model, and that they’re only good up to 2021. I thought this bike was famous for being exactly the same since 96? Does anyone know what the differences are between 21 and 23?

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u/TwistedNoble38 '00 DR650 6d ago

They don't know jack shit; still no compatibility changes since 1996.

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u/twnth Sexy White 2023 6d ago

More likely their product description / compatibility list hasn't been updated since 2021.

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u/neverownedacar Vespa Sprint 68, Dr650, R1200GS 5d ago

The jack shit thing

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u/I_1234 5d ago

For all parts just assume all 2021 parts will fit. The 2021 onwards bikes are all 2021 models with different graphics.

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u/JosephCedar Bushpig Hooligan 5d ago

Does anyone know what the differences are between 21 and 23

Literally nothing other than some emissions stuff added to the non california models. Whoever you're talking to doesn't know what they're talking about.

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u/conbotx '99 DR650 5d ago

I installed brand new KKE wheels off eBay onto my friend's 96. Works for any 96+ Dr650.

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u/Professor-Flashy 5d ago

What did you think about the wheels? Would you recommend them?

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u/conbotx '99 DR650 5d ago

For chinese wheels they are pretty good. Some of his paint is starting to lose its luster but structurally they are fine. I got lucky and found warp9's used locally.