We built the BEST Suzuki V-Strom 800DE in the WORLD
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- Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024
- After watching some old Dakar Rally videos that included the Suzuki's DR Big rally racer, we thought we should build a modern version with the new V-Strom 800DE. Come along as we build the best Suzuki V-Strom 800DE in the world as we prepare to race the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally. With a tight timeline, can we get the bike finished in time????
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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!
It’s the big Stromboli
Same here! Thank you!
We also built an incredible V-Strom 800DE, and Mirco Bettini won the Lamas Rally 2024 with it.
I absolutely love this bike, it's so underrated!
Never thought i would drool over a Suzuki v-strom and now here we are.
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!
Proper build this one. Not just bolt-ons - actual development - nice.
100lbs too fat. 30hp too less.
Really nice !! Very happy to be part of this built 💪
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🤞💪
Asked this question as soon as V-Strom came out. Thank you so much for answering!!!! And what a awesome job you guys did, son of DR Big!! Edited to say; Suzuki fan since forever, they have been breaking my heart lately. ❤️ Cycle World sonce forever too!!!
Justin you’re the best brother. Can’t wait to follow your adventures with this bike in the NORRA! Ride safe my friend
watched this series in reverse - race vid first and now this, after marveling at the race outcome. Like others, didn't imagine getting excited about this bike - what an awesome build, well done Cycle World/Justin!
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!
3 days down, 3 to go.
You are definitely not afraid of a challenge. We will be looking for you on the podium!
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.
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!
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!
Really impressed by the job done! Can't wait to see the bike running! 👍
sick build, cannot wait to see this - good luck from England
Subbed. This is an awesome build! Excited to see more. Great job 💪🏼
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!
Those handgrips are a pretty much worth mentioning! Progrip Rally grips - best grips IMHO. For any purpose!
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..
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. 😊
@@MustMotoJustin, great job on that Baja race. A lot work and endurance. From stock condition, How much money in extras did they put into this bike?
@@bradhelfrich6602MSRP would be around $14,500
Boring triple clamp sounds like a recipe for a disaster
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.
Stefan Hessler was on speed dial during this build.
I thought pretty much immediately about Stefan Hessler when began to watch the video. Can't wait for the next part!
Great build so far Justin! Best of luck!
It will be fun to watch an ADV-based bike run against more dirt-oriented setups. Good Luck!
Love the build, I can't wait to see it in action!
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.
Superb video! Thank you. This is the bike for the job
Outstanding effort to invent something for the first time. Maybe Suzuki will be inspired to do a Rally version!
It’s GLORIOUS!!!
The bike looks fantastic
Brilliant! So looking forward to seeing how this project works out. Liked and subscribed with notifications ON! Good luck guys!!
Finally! Been waiting for this video since the IG posts
Awesome video and build!!!
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 😎👊
Good work! Stefan Hessler will be proud of your support! Greets from Germany! Keep on your good work!
He was very helpful in this build, and I feel like I made a new German friend!
Totally awesome build!! 800de owner here!
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
I've had those Fasst adv pegs on my 701 for 5 years and they're still my favorite mod. In like them so much I bought their Pro Moto Impact pegs for my 300 too.
Vstrom 800DE owner.. Not a popular bike but man its a great bike.
Very, very good project. Keept it up. It will be a go-to down the line of the 800de. Respect!
I want to see this bike run the “Race to Cabo!” 2024!!!
I’ve been waiting for someone to do exact this!
Cheers guys.🏍️🏍️🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧💎💎
Why am I not suprised that Hessler was part of this projekt in some kind of way XD
Hessler is the best!
This is like the old CW build projects they would do from time to time.
Subbed! Looking forward to the next installment
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!
2:35 A guy that makes that sound when he picks up something that's almost on the floor is going offroad racing!? Just kidding. You give the rest of us middle aged dad-bod's hope!
nice work, strong Suzuki a real DR Big 2.0
That's pretty rad 🙂
Bravo
Je suis vacciné HONDA , j'ai dans mon garage un XRV 650 , un XRV 750 , un CAGIVA ELEFANT 900ie et ...un SUZUKI DR 800 .
Les motos , c'est mon DADA .
J'ai regardé avec beaucoup d'intérêt tes deux vidéos et de préparation de ton 800 DE et de ta BAJA , merci et un BON JOUR DEPUIS L' EUROPE.
Bike build WOOHOO 👏🏼
Hard work! Keep it up
Absolutely want to see the finished bike.
Looks good!
Great video, I can't wait to see the next ep :)
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.
Pure sickness!! You got this one, man that bike is bad.
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.
There will be more coming!
Awesome! I wonder when are you uploading the next video about this bike. Thank you
Very enjoyable build!
That thing is super cool looks like something I would build.
This rocks! Good luck!! You'll want more fuel? Super cool to see you guys tackle this stuff. Can't wait for more!! Rock🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
i love crazy stuff like this
perfect build
For the custom shock absorber will be removed preadjusted nut swap from stock hydraulic adjuster on my opinion quick adjust on track
Enjoyed video and good luck at race. I wonder though how much all those upgrades cost? Possibly more than actual bike…
15th! great result!
I was as high as 5th... We did get a 3rd overall on the second to last stage at least!
I wish motorcycle "engineers" would watch videos like this, and understand THIS is what people wanted in the first place!
I disagree. The Vstrom was never a dirt only bike. I'll bet more people ride it as a street bike. Companies are there to provide the best bang for buck to make the bike accessible to as many people as possible, increasing sales and revenue. This bike built here would be crazy expensive from the factory and quite a niche vehicle. Low volume manufacturing would increase the cost exponentially.
This is all ran by numbers and finance. Engineers and designers would love to make something like this if they could, but a big part of their job is Value Engineering (V.E). Making parts good, but within reach of the average consumer. It is the hardest part of the job. Building a crazy ultra performer isn't that hard, the hard part is making it affordable and making money from it.
@@2WheelsGood.01 yawn
@@ianjohnson5365 thanks for your insightful and informative reply.
I was thinking the same thing
This may be what People really LIKE , but most Pople do not Rallie and have limitied money, so they actually would still BUY a stock VStrom over this…..
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!
Say, that's a nice bike...
Wonder when seat concepts will be coming out with the 800de seats
They are working on it now. Get your order in.
You can do it!!!!
The "rad" meter went of the scale!!!
I'm a product of the 80s.... haha
This bike is beautiful
You built a yellow KTM Super Enduro! 😊
could you put finnish subtitles...
nowadays , they say , it can be done with a couple of clicks
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.
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).
Firstly it's a privilege to see you and I hav been watching all your videos
I need your help over choosing the between triumph tiger 850 and v-strom 800 de
Since this both motorcycles appear to have similar spec on papers
I need your help in deciding with respect to reliability , maintenance and resale value in the Indian market
thanks
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
Follow Hessler and Trail de Couvert...Wilbers build shocks for theirs
K&N filters don't filter more. They in fact filter less by allowing more air through...
❤ Suzuki lovers will love you :)
Cool build 👍👍
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"
Eibach makes great springs.
You have an awesome job.
another dreams build i want but can't
¡Moto Chingon!
Awesome build been thinking about a vstrom to go with my drz as a better road bike
Wonder if the original wheels from the DE V-Strom would fit my '02 DL 1000 V-Strom...
Loving your build.Just ordered my 800de and am curious to know who supplied your bashplate?
AXP
nothing quite like dropping $25k on a build (above the bike purchase price)! haha
hello I have v strom 1000 2014 and I would like to do more off road suspension what do you recommend
great vid
DUDE! ARE YOU JOKING? Hyperpro makes a full flagship shock for the DE, SU08-7AC, A full MX shock with HPA. smh
Maybe they wanted to support US company.
Not to mention Hessler Rallye has a full line up of parts to build this into anything from a more off-road adventure bike or a full on rally bike.
Any chance of weighing it when finished?
We just did. 473 pounds full of gas. The stocker is 507 full of gas. 34 pounds less!
@@MustMoto Awesome Thanks!
Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile.
Nice build, but there’s a reason why they have restricted Dakar bikes to 450cc.
Just saying, stay safe out there guys.
Very nice video. Good knowledge and well explained. What was the rebuild cost?
Around 10-12K