?Most of the time I build complete projects for myself,? Frank tells us. ?I follow my intuition for what a bike really needs. When I finish a project, I sell the bike.?
Frank’s original idea was to inject the tiniest bit of flat track DNA into the street-legal enduro. Suzuki produced the DRZ in both enduro and supermotard trim?the key differences being wheel sizes and suspension travel. So Frank envisioned a third ‘street tracker‘ version…

With some modification, Frank managed to fit the classic tank to the modern DRZ’s frame, reshaping it up front to clear the radiator. But he knew a simple tank swap wasn’t going to cut it?so he turned his attention to the rear half of the bike.
The subframe was reworked for a better line?and to accommodate new bodywork. It now supports a hand-made, flat track-style tailpiece, also made from aluminum and easily removable.
?On the technical side, I didn?t change too much,? Frank tells us, ?because the basis was already perfect.? Even the air box is still in play, simply upgraded with a performance filter from BMC. The exhaust system is new though; Frank fabricated a new stainless steel header and plumbed in an Arrow X Cone muffler stolen from a KTM Duke.

DRZ400s are known for being punchy, tough and versatile little buggers. Frank’s added a huge dollop of sex appeal to that list, cranking the fun up to eleven without losing too much practicality.
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