Description
Update 6/3: The seller has provided a shipping quote from South Africa to the port of Los Angeles. Please see the bottom of the auction listing for details.
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: VJ21A102964. True mileage unknown. The seller purchased the bike two years ago from a collector and states, “I bought the bike to do track days but she is too nice, scared to scratch it.”
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Built in 2022. Engine totally overhauled – new rod kits, main bearings and seals all round. Crankshaft balanced and trued to perfection. New double ring piston kits, cylinders related. Carb kits replaced, jetted and tuned. New tyres and brake pads. Front forks overhauled. Many parts hyper polished or electro plated. Set of billet brake and clutch flex lever sets installed. Fork seals, bled brakes and replaced grips a year ago.” The seller notes the pre mix is an issue with this bike.
Modifications:
“Joan Mir tribute spray job”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax tires with date codes of 0916 and 2819.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states there are no blemishes.
Currently located in Johannesburg, South Africa, this Suzuki is offered on a clean South Africa title. Per the seller, “A quotation for shipping has been prepared for this motorcycle to be shipped to Los Angeles using the preferred shipper of Iconic Motorbikes, Skyline Global Logistics. This quotation adds up to R29,115.58 ZAR local South African Rand which equates to roughly $1,630 USD at an exchange rate of 18 USD to 1 ZAR. Estimated time of shipping would be 30 business days. Please be aware that applicable customs duties in your home country may apply. For example; Motorcycles imported into the United States can be imported and charged up to a rate of 2.4%, depending on the purchase price.” Please note: The above quote is subject to change according to market conditions and demand. Also note that these charges are ONLY for the South Africa portion and the ocean freight. There are additional local charges such as CFS fees for unloading the ocean container at the port, customs fees, duties and local drayage, etc.
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