The Suzuki RG250 Gamma was introduced in 1983 as the first mass-produced motorcycle with a 100% aluminium box section chassis. This, combined with the light weight of <300 pounds, anti-dive forks, and “Full Floater” rear suspension, is why it is considered by some to be the first street-legal race replica.
A review in Cycle magazine bemoaned that fact, as they loved what it represented: “Sure, the Gamma will work as a Saturday-cruise-to-the-beach special, and be wasted doing so. In the month we’ve spent with the RG, it’s happier threatening life, limb, and license. No, it’s not unsafe; quite to the contrary, it’ll get you out of trouble as fast as you get yourself into it. Some motorcycles are fun to ride fast, others – better yet – are willing accomplices to misbehavior, and still others – best of all – are almost bonafide perpetrators themselves.”
Manufactured in September of 1986, this example is VIN: JS1GJ21A5H2100037.
As you can probably tell, he is a big Suzuki fan and was on the hunt for a very nice example of a RG250, his wife sources this one for him in Canada several years ago. The odometer shows 2,362 miles, however true mileage is unknown and the sale includes an extra odometer which reads 23,796 kilometers (14,786 miles).
Maintenance:
When the seller acquired this bike he pulled it apart and replaced any weathered or worn parts with new old stock items. He also had it professionally painted to look as close to original as possible. The motor showed strong and well kept so he serviced it, made sure it was within factory specs, replaced any worn parts and detailed it as well. It came out so nice that he opted to drain the fluids and put it on display in his collection. As with many of our listings, we wanted to prove it runs and get it ready to ride & show so the seller had us replace the battery, clean and sync the carbs, and change the coolant and brake fluid.
Tire Year Front/ Rear:2310/2010
Tire % Front/ Rear:80/75
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 33/33
Brake % Front/ Rear :95/95
Hydraulic Front and Brake Fluids
Quality: New
Oil Quality: Ok Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New Level: Good
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: New
Test Rode bike for 1 mile
Operates as intended
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT45 tires that have aged out.
The sale includes three keys, the stock passenger seat, as well as a set of aftermarket end cans.
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 Georgia title. Have any RG250 Gamma stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
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.
