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Introduced in 1996, the RGV250 was filled with design cues from Suzuki’s 250cc Gamma Grand Prix racer. When de-restricted, it produced over 60 horsepower to motivate just 282 pounds of dry weight. Visor Down called it “the purest and most race-bred two-stroke track tool ever to make it into a showroom.”
For the 1996 model year, Suzuki debuted the VJ23 generation with an all new engine that featured a 70-degree configuration of the V-twin, just like the factory race bikes. According to Suzuki UK, just 2,218 were built.
All of the VJ23s were based on the high-spec SP model (an upgrade in the previous generation), meaning they received a dry clutch, a close-ratio transmission, a ram air intake, and some larger carbs.
This example is VIN: VJ23A102064. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 18,287 kilometers (11,369 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the spark plugs, change the transmission oil, replace the air filter, wash the front caliper, flush and fill the brakes, and clean and lube the chain.
Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year Front: 2419/Rear: 2019
Tire Life Front: 100%/Rear: 100%
Tire Press Front: 29 PSI/Rear: 33 PSI
Brake Life Front: 85%/Rear : 85%
Hydraulic Front and Rear: New
Transmission Oil: Level Ok, Quality New
2T Injector Oil Level: Ok
Coolant: Ok
Drive Chain Condition: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: Ok
Test rode for 28 KM
Bike Condition:
– Bike warms up, idles and revs cleanly on the stand stationary.
– Power valve appears to actuate correctly.
We note that acceleration is not strong above 7,500 rpm. This bike was restricted to 40-45 horsepower for the Japanese market (we’re unable to verify the exact amount), which is confirmed by the CDI part number of 32900-42E00.
Modifications:
Nitron rear shock.
Aftermarket mirrors.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Sport tires with date codes of 2019 and 2419.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Suzuki is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any RGV250SP Gamma stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
