Now here is the modern-day Suzuki DR Big!
A V-Strom specialist has released a kit to turn your stock Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT into the DR Big Desert Express!
HESSLER Rallye Team (HRT) Have launched this Desert Express conversion kit for the new Suzuki 2020 V-Strom 1050 XT.
First seen on the Suzuki stand at EICMA last week, the kit uses frame and V-Twin engine of Suzuki’s flagship adventure machine but uses new components manufactured in-house by HRT, plus modified suspension and a plethora of aftermarket parts.
The new bike gains 30mm of suspension travel compared with the standard bike (160mm up to 190mm), thanks to modified front forks and a Wilbers rear shock. To compliment the new suspension, HRT have made a bespoke rear shock linkage specifically for this bike.
Clasping the new forks are custom-made yolks that are fitted with Magura X-Line handlebars. The bike also features custom built footpeg hangers that carry RM-Z450 footpegs including the rear brake pedal and gear lever.
A lift kit raises the front mudguard to fit Anlas Capra X tyres, brake and clutch levers come courtesy of Probrake, and there’s a new luggage rack and number plate assembly. For the obligatory rally-rumble Mivv has supplied a tasty looking end-can to finish off the back end nicely.
Available from dr-big-shop.de, the kit costs €3,895.
The standard V-Strom 1050XT uses a 1037cc V-Twin engine that kicks out 106hp. The frame is a lightweight, aluminium, twin-spar aluminium frame set up.
The new bike is also equipped with the new Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS), which features a full suite of electronics including an inertial measurement unit (IMU), lean-angle sensitive ABS with two settings, linked brakes that can detect and adapt to load and inclines, plus hill hold control and cruise control.
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
