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: LA41A108648. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 2,425 kilometers (1,506 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, we drained the old gas, topped off the brake fluid, serviced the chain, repaired the turn signals, and gave the bike a detail.
Yonni did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Year Front/ Rear: pre 2010
Tire % Front/ Rear:90/90
Tire Press Front/ Rear:25/28
Brake % Front/ Rear :90/70
Hydraulic:ok <1%moisture
Oil:ok
Coolant:na
Low Beam:ok
High Beam:ok
Turn:ok
Tail Light:ok
Brake Light:ok
Plate Light:ok
Kill:ok
Horn:ok
Battery:6.0
Notes: test ride ok unit operates as designed.
Modifications:
This was painted to look like a JDM 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 Limited Edition – the JDM versions used Yoshimura’s racing colors.
Dual round headlights.
Aftermarket mirrors.
Aftermarket bar ends.
Gas cap cover.
Yoshimura exhaust plate.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Gukeli tires which have aged out.
The sale includes one key.
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!
