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. Why? We have no idea, but how many all-pink OEM paint jobs do you know about?
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 (VIN: LA41A-119928) is out of a collection sourced in South Africa (and currently available at our shop in Santa Monica, California).
The odometer shows 62 kilometers (39 miles).
It does not have mirrors.
In preparation for the listing, Ollie cleaned the carb and installed a new battery. The speedometer cable broke while Ollie was test riding it, but we have replaced that as well.
The tires are from 2013.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, this Suzuki is offered on a Bill of Sale only.
Have any stories about the GAG or any questions about this listing? Let us know in the comments!
Search Tags:
GSXR, GSXR50, GSX-R50, Gixxer
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1987
Make
Suzuki
Model
RB50 GAG
Mileage
39
Title
Bill of Sale Only
Title State/Country
N/A
Private Party/Dealership
Dealership
VIN
LA41A-119928
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 10
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: johnppsofhouma
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $5,000 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
