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

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!

@michaeldill7620

Ай бұрын

It’s the big Stromboli

@perecatherine

29 күн бұрын

Same here! Thank you!

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

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..

@MustMoto

Ай бұрын

The diameter change was less than a millimeter. Trust me I wouldn't want to race it if we didn't think it would last. 😊

Hessler rallye team has a full line up of parts to build this into a full rally bike. From my understanding Suzuki even worked with them a bit on the development of the 800. Awesome build, I like the rm fork swap.

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

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!

@MustMoto

Ай бұрын

3 days down, 3 to go.

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!

The bike looks fantastic

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!

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

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

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🤞💪

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

Good work! Stefan Hessler will be proud of your support! Greets from Germany! Keep on your good work!

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.

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 😎👊

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.

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

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

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!

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

@MustMoto

27 күн бұрын

Hessler is the best!

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!

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

It’s GLORIOUS!!!

That's pretty rad 🙂

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

Great build so far Justin! Best of luck!

nice work, strong Suzuki a real DR Big 2.0

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

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

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

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

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!

Finally! Been waiting for this video since the IG posts

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

Looks good!

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

Very enjoyable build!

perfect build

Subbed! Looking forward to the next installment

i love crazy stuff like this

Hard work! Keep it up

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

Bike build WOOHOO 👏🏼

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

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

Totally awesome build!! 800de owner here!

15th! great result!

@MustMoto

25 күн бұрын

I was as high as 5th... We did get a 3rd overall on the second to last stage at least!

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

You have an awesome job.

The "rad" meter went of the scale!!!

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

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

You can do it!!!!

Cool build 👍👍

This bike is beautiful

Absolutely want to see the finished bike.

Good job, God bless

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

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.

Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile.

¡Moto Chingon!

thanks

awesome

cool video.

K&N filters don't filter more. They in fact filter less by allowing more air through...

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

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.

@MustMoto

Ай бұрын

There will be more coming!

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

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

Good luck.

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"

@MustMoto

19 күн бұрын

Eibach makes great springs.

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!

could you put finnish subtitles... nowadays , they say , it can be done with a couple of clicks

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

@CWjustindawes

24 күн бұрын

They are working on it now. Get your order in.

BA! 🤘

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

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.

@CWjustindawes

22 күн бұрын

Offset was quite different on the RMZ clamps, so we decided it was best to use the V-Strom clamps. I'd like to have a custom top clamp machines to move the bars forward a bit more to make standing while climbing and accelerating a bit easier. The Mousse Balls are awesome off-road as long as you are not riding highway or a super high speeds for a long time (just like any mousse).

I ❤ bike 800de

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

Me idé Mus Boll 🎾 👍

❤ Suzuki lovers will love you :)

Say, that's a nice bike...

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?

@MustMoto

Ай бұрын

DNA filters are different.

Drink every time he says awesome or super!

The bored out triple clamps scare me

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)

@CWjustindawes

24 күн бұрын

We chose the A60 for the strength, but we also wanted to runa "dirt-bike" sized rear tire. The Dunlop EN91 we used is 140/80-18 which is just slightly larger than a 120. If we were doing more street riding and using a larger tire a 2.5 could be better.

do you know the weight difference, before and after?

@MustMoto

Ай бұрын

Dropped from 507 full of gas on our scales to 473 full of gas.

Any chance of weighing it when finished?

@MustMoto

Ай бұрын

We just did. 473 pounds full of gas. The stocker is 507 full of gas. 34 pounds less!

@jonjalbert79

Ай бұрын

@@MustMoto Awesome Thanks!

And the sound with the yoshimura??

❤❤❤

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)

@MustMoto

Ай бұрын

That's from Hessler Rally Team in Germany

@vasiliskateros1741

Ай бұрын

@@MustMoto Stefan is the maaan!

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

@MustMoto

27 күн бұрын

It's difficult for us to put a price on it because many things were first or one-off custom. I would say nearly $10k? Once the race is over and we are back home, I'll get out the calculator and let you know....

Couldn’t find an 890 Adventure?

@danielm6507

Ай бұрын

Like everyone else? Boring

@___SSS___

Ай бұрын

Will it even finish the race ? I dont think so

@NikolasGatsioudis

29 күн бұрын

we prefer japanese over Chinese

@davedonedis

28 күн бұрын

@@NikolasGatsioudis are you sure it isn’t made in China?

@NikolasGatsioudis

23 күн бұрын

@@davedonedis yep , totally .Don't you know or just won't accept truth?

I will keep my 901 Expedition.

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

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

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!!!

@MustMoto

19 күн бұрын

It was considered, but a good crash could break the dash and cause some serious issues.

Ktm its the Best!!!!