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.”
Even 30 years later, it’s still held up well. Per MCN: “It still looks good, sounds amazing and the smell of burning two-stroke oil will take you right back. Put simply, it’s still sensational.”
The second generation of the RGV (Racing Gamma V-Twin) debuted in 1991 as the VJ22. It featured 41mm upside down forks, 17″ rear wheel, a bump in power to 62 hp (restricted to 45 hp for JDM bikes), and some electronics including Multiple Digital Ignition System (MDIS), Automatic Exhaust Timing Control (AETC), and Suzuki Advanced Power Control (SAPC).
This example is VIN: VJ22B101877. It came to Iconic as an import from the UK.
The odometer shows 27,381 kilometers (17,013 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, clean and sync the carbs, change the transmission oil, flush and fill the brake fluid, replace the front sprocket, and service the separated clutch plates.
Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Fail
Tire Year Front: 1818 / Rear: 1217
Tire Life Front: 95% / Rear: 95%
Tire Press Front: 34PSI / Rear: 36PSI
Brake Life Front: 70% / Rear : 60%
Front and Rear Brake Fluid: New
Oil: New / Level: Good
Coolant: 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: Ok
Test Ride: 1 Mile
Bike operates as intended
Notes:
• Gas tank has some internal signs of rust
• Engine, exhaust, controls, and shock have extensive signs of oxidation and rust
• Max speed on speedometer: 240kph
• Leak coming from the sender plug
Please note: This example is currently fitted with ignition module part No. 32910-22D90. Based on our research, it was originally a German model and is not restricted to 45hp.
Modifications:
Arrow exhaust.
MRA windscreen.
Aftermarket bar-ends.
Battery tender lead.
Top triple cover, gas cap cover, tank pad.
Lucky Strike sticker.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Continental Contisport Attack 2 tires with date codes of 1217 and 1818.
The sale includes two keys.
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 VJ22 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1992
Make
Suzuki
Model
RGV250
Mileage
17,013
VIN
VJ22B101877
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Oregon
Private Party/Dealership
Dealership
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 28
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: m***9
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $9,630 including buyer fees.
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
Bid
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m***9
September 8, 2023 1:56 pm PDT
$7,101
t**************r
September 8, 2023 10:11 am PDT
$7,001
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m***9
September 8, 2023 10:11 am PDT
$7,000
t**************r
September 6, 2023 6:32 pm PDT
$6,100
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s**********1
September 6, 2023 6:32 pm PDT
$6,000
t**************r
September 6, 2023 6:32 pm PDT
$5,600
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s**********1
September 6, 2023 6:32 pm PDT
$5,500
t**************r
September 5, 2023 8:06 pm PDT
$5,201
r******3
September 5, 2023 8:06 pm PDT
$5,101
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r******3
September 5, 2023 4:05 pm PDT
$5,100
t**************r
September 5, 2023 4:05 pm PDT
$5,000
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t**************r
September 5, 2023 4:03 pm PDT
$4,544
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r******3
September 5, 2023 4:03 pm PDT
$4,444
t**************r
September 5, 2023 3:15 pm PDT
$4,200
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r******3
September 5, 2023 3:15 pm PDT
$4,100
t**************r
September 5, 2023 2:14 pm PDT
$3,100
1*******d
September 5, 2023 2:14 pm PDT
$3,000
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1*******d
September 3, 2023 12:03 pm PDT
$2,100
m*******7
September 3, 2023 12:03 pm PDT
$2,000
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m*******7
September 2, 2023 9:47 am PDT
$1,657
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x***8
September 2, 2023 9:47 am PDT
$1,557
m*******7
September 2, 2023 8:01 am PDT
$1,302
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g*********e
September 2, 2023 8:01 am PDT
$1,202
m*******7
September 1, 2023 9:02 pm PDT
$1,102
b*********2
September 1, 2023 9:02 pm PDT
$1,002
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b*********2
September 1, 2023 8:55 pm PDT
$600
j***o
September 1, 2023 8:55 pm PDT
$500
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