Please Note: this bike starts but it will need work (detailed in the “Maintenance” section) before it can be a rider. The tank is rusty so we only ran it on a bottle and did not perform a test ride.
Introduced at the end of the 80s, 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.”
The VJ21 (first generation RGV250) was an impressive machine with its V-Twin two stroke engine, Mikuni carbs, and alloy beam frame.
This example is VIN: J21A124461. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 41,752 kilometers (25,943 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection on the motorcycle.
Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Fuel Tank Internal: Rusty
Tire Years – Front/Rear: 2017
Tire Life – Front: 15%; Rear: 0%
Tire Pressure – Front/ Rear: 30PSI
Brake Life – Front: 45%; Rear: 15%
Hydraulic Fluid: Front/Rear: Ok, Less than 1.5% Moisture
Transmission Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Aged
2T Oil Injection: 1/4 Full
Drive Chain: Dirty, rusty
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Aged
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery:
OCV: 12.35V
State of Health: 100%
State of Charge: 49%
BIKE CONDITION
-Cannot hear exhaust power valve cycling when bike keyed-on
-Rear rotor worn
-Oxidation on rear sets; fork tubes; “Suzuki” tank decal
-Torn corners on passenger seat
-Damaged LF bar ends
-Weathered windscreen; triple clamp
-Steering-head has play
Modifications:
Tank pad.
Bar-ends.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop tires with date codes of 0217 and 0417.
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 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 RGV250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please Note: this bike starts but it will need work (detailed in the “Maintenance” section) before it can be a rider. The tank is rusty so we only ran it on a bottle and did not perform a test ride.
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1989
Make
Suzuki
Model
RGV250
Mileage
25,943
VIN
J21A124461
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Oregon
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 26
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: t*********s
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t*********s
July 6, 2023 3:03 pm PDT
$4,500
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s******2
July 6, 2023 3:03 pm PDT
$4,400
t*********s
July 6, 2023 3:03 pm PDT
$4,100
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s******2
July 6, 2023 3:03 pm PDT
$4,000
t*********s
July 6, 2023 3:02 pm PDT
$3,900
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s******2
July 6, 2023 3:02 pm PDT
$3,800
t*********s
July 6, 2023 3:01 pm PDT
$3,600
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s******2
July 6, 2023 3:01 pm PDT
$3,500
t*********s
July 6, 2023 3:00 pm PDT
$3,400
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f*************0
July 6, 2023 3:00 pm PDT
$3,300
t*********s
July 6, 2023 3:00 pm PDT
$3,200
f*************0
July 6, 2023 2:58 pm PDT
$3,100
s******2
July 6, 2023 2:58 pm PDT
$3,000
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f*************0
July 6, 2023 2:58 pm PDT
$2,900
s******2
July 6, 2023 2:58 pm PDT
$2,800
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f*************0
July 6, 2023 2:58 pm PDT
$2,700
s******2
July 5, 2023 10:29 pm PDT
$2,600
w*****r
July 5, 2023 10:28 pm PDT
$2,500
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s******2
July 5, 2023 10:28 pm PDT
$2,400
w*****r
July 5, 2023 10:28 pm PDT
$2,300
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s******2
July 5, 2023 10:28 pm PDT
$2,200
w*****r
July 1, 2023 9:01 am PDT
$2,100
r******3
July 1, 2023 9:01 am PDT
$2,000
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r******3
June 29, 2023 7:35 pm PDT
$1,600
w*****r
June 29, 2023 7:35 pm PDT
$1,500
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