Written by Martin Hodgson
Being a one-hit-wonder has plagued many an artist and turned others into a punchline or answer in a quiz show. But having come out swinging with plenty of popularity on his first major success, Spencer of Parr Motorcycles was determined his second single would be just as strong. So with his foundations set, he’s back with an all-new spin on the versatile Suzuki DR650. Taking a 2012 model and turning it into the ultimate urban scrambler, tame or terrifying, it’s just a matter of how far you turn the throttle.

Only a few month’s ago we featured Spencer’s 2003 Suzuki DR650 that set the internet alight with its well thought out recreation into a stunning tribute to the Suzuki RM400. Working as an investigator by day and building bikes at night in his small garage didn’t stop him from producing a remarkable result. With the DR proving to be the perfect base for the types of bikes he likes to build, he went hunting for the next donor and found this 2012 with just 3000 miles on the clock.
?I already knew going into the build I was going to make an urban scrambler that was easy to ride but performed at the highest level. Since retro builds seem to be my thing, the design concept for this bike comes from a 70?s Suzuki TS.? A mainstay of the Suzuki lineup the TS family of bikes was an early dual-sport; lightweight and reliable, it could provide just as much fun on the trails as it could weaving through traffic.

But with smal...