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Maybe I'm the eternal optimist but I believe an off road bike can benefit from air flow improvements. The overall shape would be similar to the Vetter Challenge streamliners but shorter and with more ground clearance. Remember Fred Hayes uses a KLR 650 frame for his diesel bikes. First is the material selection and I like aluminum composite bulkheads, ABS skin (0.060"), and 4130 steel mounting hardware. The nose profile should keep the bike from flipping when in Wheelie Mode. Brackets for auxiliary lighting and internal pockets for gear are useful. The leading edges of the rear bulkhead should have a radius at least 2.5-3.0 inches. This allows the rider to move on the saddle. The higher seat height may be an issue so have the upper part of the rear box hinged on one side like a lunch box. The rear box should be waterproof and allow cargo to be secured from shifting. A trunk light and a light gray interior color would be handy.
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