Chris Vermeulen today unveiled his new 'old' look Suzuki GSV-R for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

The bike is sporting a retro paint-scheme designed to pay homage to Vermeule's mentor, and personal hero Barry Sheene. The livery was inspired by the Suzuki 'XR14' that the double Suzuki World Champion rode in the seventies. Vermeulen was joined by Barry's son Freddie to uncover the bike in readiness for tomorrowâ's first free practice session.

Vermeulen also revealed his retro style race suit and new helmet design, both of which are also based on Sheen's iconic images from days gone by.