Vstrom800DE owner here. I'm looking forward for your ultimate DR big800 build. Glad you did it on our behalf as this will trigger increase in accessory upgrades to the Vstrom800 out to the market. Since accessories for the 800DE is not as abundant compared to the other more popular brand models. Glad you kept the engine as is since it's what made this bike a truly underrated machine. Thanks and following your build in the days to come! All the best!

Never thought i would drool over a Suzuki v-strom and now here we are.

Proper build this one. Not just bolt-ons - actual development - nice.

Why am I not suprised that Hessler was part of this projekt in some kind of way XD

I can’t see how it does.. looks so bad ass! Probably going to inspire more production bikes with this concept! I wish it all the best!

Nice build. I looked at the new Vstrom 800 last year, but went with the Aprilia Tuareg because it was more off-road designed and capable out of the box. If Suzuki had you guys design the 800, I'd probably own it (if it was still affordable). Looking forward to see how your 800 performs.

As an 800DE owner, thanks for making content on the bike. That said, you guys definitely bit off more than you could chew, but that makes things exciting. Race well, race safe. Wishing you all the best!

I thought pretty much immediately about Stefan Hessler when began to watch the video. Can't wait for the next part!

Wau 😀👍!! Looking good! Im all so V-strom owner. Im wery curios to see and hear how you projekt go and how the rally go allso! I keep 👍👍👍 to you and your team!!! You can do it 😎👊

Really impressed by the job done! Can't wait to see the bike running! 👍

I don't like the concept of boring the triple clamps... Maybe swapping the stem on the 450 clamps would be better... Thinning the material makes me nervous..

Really nice !! Very happy to be part of this built 💪

The bike looks fantastic

It is really amazing to see the extent to which you went to do the build, sounds like it will be amazing. Best of luck Justin and team for the race🤞💪

Wow, as a former VStrom owner I'm in awe of what you've done! I love it, and crossing my fingers for you man, sending excellent karma to you and your team!

You are definitely not afraid of a challenge. We will be looking for you on the podium!

Been in Love with CW builds since the 1970s. My fave was the RD350 Cafe you did back in the day. Still have a copy of that edition!

Definitely one of the more interesting builds I’ve watched, honest, interesting and entertaining, can’t wait to see part two and the racing of, we’ll done!

Justin you’re the best brother. Can’t wait to follow your adventures with this bike in the NORRA! Ride safe my friend

Superb video! Thank you. This is the bike for the job

It’s GLORIOUS!!!

Subbed. This is an awesome build! Excited to see more. Great job 💪🏼

sick build, cannot wait to see this - good luck from England

Brilliant! So looking forward to seeing how this project works out. Liked and subscribed with notifications ON! Good luck guys!!

Great build so far Justin! Best of luck!

Nice to show how much goes into modifying a bike beyond simple bolt-on's. I've always enjoyed the major builds and appreciate it when the prices are for everything used because it shows that while a lot can be done, it isn't financially viable when buying a different bike that was built for the intended use (rally in this case) costs less. It shows what is possible when there is no budget limit. And few, if any, of us would ever build a copy of the full build.

Love the build, I can't wait to see it in action!

Subbed! Looking forward to the next installment

Very, very good project. Keept it up. It will be a go-to down the line of the 800de. Respect!

Totally awesome build!! 800de owner here!

Finally! Been waiting for this video since the IG posts

It will be fun to watch an ADV-based bike run against more dirt-oriented setups. Good Luck!

Hard work! Keep it up

perfect build

I want to see this bike run the “Race to Cabo!” 2024!!!

Great video, I can't wait to see the next ep :)

Looks good!

Awesome! I wonder when are you uploading the next video about this bike. Thank you

i love crazy stuff like this

Outstanding effort to invent something for the first time. Maybe Suzuki will be inspired to do a Rally version!

My favorite movie quote, from Star Trek 6, The undiscovered Country, when Sulu is in pursuit of the Klingon Bird-of-Prey that has assassinated Chancellor Gorkon. As they close: Sulu: In range? Helmsman: No yet, sir. Sulu: Come on. Come on. Helmsman: She'll fly a part. Sulu: Fly her a part, then! Please, fly that 800DE BIG a part!

Absolutely want to see the finished bike.

You have an awesome job.

Nice build mate those bars didn't look too tall from what I could see I know it can make all the difference as it does on my KTM 690R Enduro not that there's much comparison. The bike would probably be a bit tall with an Adventure load on it but hey you got some excellent travel now both ends it will be amazing to ride in the bumps and jumps for sure. It's definitely going to be fun chucking a leg over but compared to the new 450 Enfield and the MT you got a rock solid machine right there in my opinion probably around the same weight give or take. Thanks for sharing this fantastic build with us cheers Happy Trails

That thing is super cool looks like something I would build.

Bike build WOOHOO 👏🏼

Vstrom 800DE owner.. Not a popular bike but man its a great bike.

Cool build 👍👍

Looking forward to some follow up builds. Hope you are planning to share your trials and tribulations in the lead up to and during the race.

This rocks! Good luck!! You'll want more fuel? Super cool to see you guys tackle this stuff. Can't wait for more!! Rock🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

¡Moto Chingon!

Good job, God bless

Enjoyed video and good luck at race. I wonder though how much all those upgrades cost? Possibly more than actual bike…

This bike is beautiful

You can do it!!!!

Awesome build been thinking about a vstrom to go with my drz as a better road bike

cool video.

Pure sickness!! You got this one, man that bike is bad.

Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile.

Toss those worthless headlights and put on something rally wicked. Would be nice to see an integrated tower lighted setup in addition to the stock or a stock replacement. Don't want to be racing at night without some type of improvement.

Pretty sick build for sure. Will def. have to follow for the full build and ride. I might have done something different. If the off set is similar or would compensate for the longer fork why not just use the RM clamps and make the stem from the DR fit that? Also could have used the lighter Mako360 with damper sub mount the RM clamps. Same concept as the flexx bars you have, but uses standard oversized tapered bars like the Protaper, that you can choose a bend that maybe adjusts for height or pulls back a bit. I have a Mako360 with a scotts damper on off road bike. I also have a 07 DR650 with a cogent shock and set up on it. As well as a Ohlins cartridge emulator valves up front It's been a very nice set up. I have shorter legs and have to do the same thing on my 650. Going to try those mouse balls for my next set on my off road bike.

awesome

15th! great result!

Please share a final price for all the mods, or at least an estimate of what someone paying retail price would pay. I realize there's some pre production and custom mods here. It would give good context!

I wish motorcycle "engineers" would watch videos like this, and understand THIS is what people wanted in the first place!

nothing quite like dropping $25k on a build (above the bike purchase price)! haha

Great Build! I've been waiting for this one for a while! :))) Technical question here! The A60 rims are limited to a 18x2.15" rear. Usually everyone I'ev seen or talked to that replaced the rims/wheels on they Trail bikes (T7, 7/890R, etc) I've only seen them using the Takasago 18x2.5" rear rims/wheels. Did you choose to do a compromise (if there even exists one) to be able to go with the A60 rims vs the Takasago? How does that influence the tire fitment (the sizes I'd say probably 140 or 120 on the 2.5" rim vs definitely 120 on the 2.15" rim? Don't know if I'm making sense here. Off-road tires sizes vs rim width is still very confusing to me :D)

A list of parts and mods would be nice for all your builds in case any viewers wanted to do the same things to their bikes

Wonder when seat concepts will be coming out with the 800de seats

For a germany guy as i am it's funny to See that the custum build rear Shock, Made in the US, is fitted with a german made spring by "Eibach"

Say, that's a nice bike...

I wonder if your team could to the same custom to Transalp.

BA! 🤘

I noticed what looked like was a K&N air filter. Ive been told for years worst thing to put on a bike yet used them for years on off road vehicles. So whats the professional opinion?

where can I buy this element that is screwed to the tank and has a rod for the steering damper? Is that the man from Germany? any contact details for him? Great project, I'm also modifying mine 800de(steering damper and 2 cm longer suspension travel is enough for me)

Me idé Mus Boll 🎾 👍

Drink every time he says awesome or super!

❤ Suzuki lovers will love you :)

Any chance of weighing it when finished?

The bored out triple clamps scare me

do you know the weight difference, before and after?

What are the costs of that upgrade ? In addition and compared to the stock price ?

And the sound with the yoshimura??

thanks

You guys doing a giveaway for the other Yoshimura muffler?😛

The bike the OEM should build? Most definitely, you didn’t mention the build cost.

❤❤❤

Yea sure mate , best in the world , show us the bike that came 2nd

i would have mounted the guages on the middle of the bars so you can see and use them not just have them on the bike but blocked!!!

Why no remapping done? You would have gained a lot of Torx and up to 7-8 hp more with the original catalyst in combination with the DNA filter. a missed opportunity I think

Great job. But 500 lbs to compete against 350 lbs 450cc bikes. Makes me wonder where you'll shave 150 lbs. Weight is the ennemy in soft sand... ;-)

that bike will RIP!

Couldn’t find an 890 Adventure?

Nice build, but there’s a reason why they have restricted Dakar bikes to 450cc. Just saying, stay safe out there guys.

almost like hessler rally in Germany they are experts vor dr big and so.

Looks like you built a Tenere.

Or just buy a used 950 Adventure S. ;-) No need for any electric do-dads.

suzuki still the best & beast,, 😀😀👍👍👍

DUDE! ARE YOU JOKING? Hyperpro makes a full flagship shock for the DE, SU08-7AC, A full MX shock with HPA. smh

Ktm its the Best!!!!