Ultimate Adventure Bike

VINCE STRANG

Atypical day in the VSM (VINCE STRANG MOTORCYCLES) office for me involves an hour or two answering emails and often I’ll spend several hours on phone calls.

The majority of emails and phone calls involve enquiries on DR650 and DRZ400s, and a frequent question is, “What do I need to do to make my motorcycle capable of taking me on my adventures?” It doesn’t matter what motorcycle it is, many owners want the answer to this question and it’s a bit like the classic, “How long is a piece of string?”

I can give you a fair answer straight away. “If your bike has the fuel range and you have the time and riding ability, most machines will take you

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