shod with Pirelli tyres . The whole chassis has been raised with in-house suspension mods and upgraded springs . Ergonomics are changed with handlebar risers housing RM-Z450 Renthal ‘ bars , protected by genuine Suzuki hand guards . Modified-to-fit RM-Z450 footpegs give an assured , planted feel off-road . California-based Motoseat took the standard V-Strom seat base and provided custom seat foam and ribbed cover to create the perfect shape and riding position in more challenging conditions . Mated to SR75 modified headers , a custom FMF titanium pipe sits higher than the original and gives a racier exhaust note . There ’ s also a heavy duty sump guard and a lighter battery , while the aesthetic is completed with restyled bodywork to slim down the rear end and create a lighter , stripped-back aesthetic . A bespoke GP Grafix kit completes the unique look and mimics the team ’ s RM-Z race bikes . “ Getting to grips with the V-Strom was really exciting and it made an interesting project ,” explains SR75 team owner , Geoff Walker .
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