Description
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The PV50 EPO first arrived back in 1979 as a competitor to Honda’s wildly popular Monkey and Mini Trail offerings. Unlike the little bikes from the Big Red, however, Suzuki’s entry boasted a 50cc two-stroke single. Making some 3.8hp @ 6,000rpm, it was paired to a five-speed manual gearbox.
Elsewhere, the EPO featured a unique “pipeline” frame, a set of telescopic forks with exposed springs, and racks front and rear. The LTD model came fitted with a fancy black and gold paint scheme and some additional guards to protect the front light.
While production of the original PV50 halted in 1981, Suzuki eventually brought the model back for a brief period starting in 1993. Basic specs were consistent, but the bike gained a CDI ignition and some metal pegs. Suzuki updated the model once again in 1995 with a black livery like the 1981 LTD (also introducing a 75th Anniversary Edition) before finally capping the run in 1999.
This example is VIN: NA12A102669, engine #: A143102721. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.
The odometer shows 1,451 kilometers (901 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, replace the chain, repair the ground connector on the right-rear turn signal, replace a bad carb float, and clean and sync the carb. We also performed a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 039; Rear: 039
Tire % – Front: +90%; Rear: +90%
Tire Pressure – Front: Rear: 24/26
Brake % – Front: +50%; Rear: +50%
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
2T Injector Oil: Ok
Low Beam: OK
High Beam:OK
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: TAIL
Killswitch: N/A
Horn: OK
Fork: Pitted
Shock/s: Pitted
Final Drive: NEW
Battery:
OCV: 6 V / 6.35V CHG
Notes:
• HORN CAN BE INTERMITTENT (INTERNALLY CORRODED)
• TIRES OLD
SERVICES RECOMMENDED:
-TIRES (3.5X8″)
Modifications:
This PV50 EPO appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on IRC tires that have aged out.
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 Bill of Sale only. Have any PV50 EPO stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
