Written by Martin Hodgson
The 80s is known for many fashion trends, plenty worth forgetting but according to new research it was the decade of bright primary colours; think Pac-Man, the MTV Logo and BMX Bandits. Suzuki’s design division was all over it with the blue and yellow expanding across the range and the brightness turned up to 10. It’s a look that Spencer of Parr Motorcycles has always loved and he’s gone full nostalgia with a build he calls ‘Retro-Moto’. From a 2003 Suzuki DR650 he’s crafted a stripped down, modern Supermoto, that wears the classic RM uniform.

?I was a police officer for 5 years  until I was diagnosed with ocular cancer which led me to be blind in one eye.?
Spencer has always had bikes, big and small, and customised every single one he’s owned, with the common theme being modern mechanicals matched to a retro vibe. ?It has been a hobby up until recently. I was a police officer for 5 years until I was diagnosed with ocular cancer which led me to be blind in one eye.? With a wife and baby girl to support he made the decision that from now on life was going to be lived to its fullest. Working as an investigator by day and bike builder by night.
Wanting to be able to show off his skills on a bike you could just jump on and go for a blast, the big single made plenty of sense. ?I decided to show the DR some love and do a full frame up Supermoto build. When I go about a design I always land back on retro styli...