1981 Suzuki RB50 GAG “Walter Wolf”

Description

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In the 80s, motorcycle manufacturers were attempting to reach new riders by developing smaller size toys. Honda had the Mini Trail, Kawasaki had the KV, and Yamaha had a street option with the YSR. Suzuki had the RV50 for the dirt as well as a full-faired baby sportbike, the RB50 GAG. The RB, released in 1986, featured 4 different liveries: red/white, a blue/white replica of its bigger GSX-R brothers, a grey/white tribute to a bomber plane, and the pink “Little Racing” livery complete with a few rabbits.

Despite the toy-like nature, the RB actually had a proper aluminum box frame, hydraulic disc brake at the front and full-floater aluminum swingarm. The 141-pound bike was powered by a small 4-stroke 5.2hp engine.

Suzuki offered the RB50 (sold as the GSX-R50 in the UK) for just a couple of years, making them as rare in the US as they are smile-inducing.

This example is VIN: LA41A115090. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.

The odometer shows 8,333 kilometers (5,177 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery and replace the flasher relay.

Yonni did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:

Fuel Tank Condition: Good
Tire Years – Front/ Rear: 2019
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 80%
Tire Pressure – Front/ Rear:28PSI
Brake Life – Front: 90%; Rear: 50%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front: Ok
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; quality: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 6.2V; Charging: 6.4V

Modifications:
This RB50 has been painted to look like a RG500 Gamma Walter Wolf.

Aftermarket mirrors.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Michelin S1 tires with date codes of 1021 and 1221.

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 Bill of Sale only. Have any RB50 GAG stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!