Bandit Barry – Suzuki GSX-R 1100 Resto Mod

I didn’t grow up in the seventies but even I know about the legendary Barry Sheene. The 1979 British Grand Prix at Silverstone saw Sheene and fellow racer Kenny Roberts battle it out for the entire race. When the chequered flag dropped after 29 laps, Sheene trailed behind Roberts by just 0.030 seconds. It was one of the closest races in Grand Prix history. Despite losing that particular event Sheene’s achievements at the track are the stuff of legends. As a result, his influence on the motorcycling world lives on well beyond his racing career and the man himself. Case in point this excellent homage to Sheene’s 500cc Heron Suzuki XR27 GP bike which is based on a heavily modified GSX-R 1100.