1998 motor Suzuki XR69

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Always loved the race bikes of the 70’s and 80’s. The Suzuki XR69 stood out to me as a beautiful, functional race bike.

What motivated you to start your project?

Love of sport bikes

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Hand made fuel tank and triple clamps (and many other components). The CMR Racing frame and the 6 speed Nova Racing gearbox.

What are you most proud of?

How the bike works. Amazingly light and fast, almost scary on the street.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

People love the racing look and specifically the front fairing/headlight look.

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Submitted by: Allan Conti

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Specifics

Classification: Full-Custom

Make, Model & Year: Suzuki XR69 1998 motor

Fondly known as: XR69

Time spent: 2 years off and on, took 10 months to get the gearbox from Nova Racing.

Motorcycle cost: bought the Suzuki Bandit 1200 new in 1998 for about $3400.

Money spent: About $35,000

Engine: Suzuki Bandit 1200 bored to 1216cc.

Intake: Mikuni RS36 smooth bore, flat slides.

Exhaust: Full Hindle racing exhaust.

Transmission: Nova Racing close ratio 6 speed.

Frame: Bespoke CMR Racing XR69 thin wall chrome moly frame.

Suspension: Bandit forks with racetech internals and Ohlins rear shock.

Wheels, tires and brakes: Dymag UP7X forged aluminum front and rear. 3.5” front and 5.0” rear. Both Dunlop sportmax Q5. 120/90-17 front, 180/60-17 rear.

Finish – Paint: Paint was done by Luke Langren, all other components were powder coated by me.

Accessories: Body work in Airtech, all electronics are Motogadget including Bluetooth ignition