1996 Suzuki RGV250 VJ23

Description

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.”

For the 1996 model year, Suzuki debuted the VJ23 generation with an all new engine that featured a 70 degree configuration of the V-twin, just like the factory race bikes. According to Suzuki UK, just 2,218 were built.

All of the VJ23s were the high-spec SP model (an upgrade in the previous generation), which got a dry clutch, close-ratio transmission, ram air intake, and larger carbs. Claimed hp for a de-restricted model was 70.

This example is VIN: VJ23A100980. The bike was sent to Iconic from Japan.

The odometer shows 3,803 kilometers (2,363 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, change the oil, change the brake fluid, clean the lock on the gas cap, and replace the tail light bulb.

Our service department notes the following on their condition report:

Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: OK
2T Oil Level: OK
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: PASS <0.15V
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: PASS <1.5%
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: PASS <1.5%
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: OK
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: OK
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: OK
Horn: OK
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 60
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 40
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 1919
Tire Date Code Rear: 2719
Tire % Remaining Front: 40
Tire % Remaining Rear: 70
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 34 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.9V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.8V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: YES
Test Ride Distance: 10KM

Notes:
• REPLACED INJECTOR OIL
• ADDED TRANSMISSION OIL
• NEW FRONT & REAR BRAKE FLUID
• CLEANED STICKY LOCK IN GAS CAP
• REPLACED TAIL LIGHT BULB
• TIRES ARE GETTING OLD

Modifications:
Swingarm spools.

Aftermarket pre-load adjuster knobs.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax Racing Street RS10 tires with date codes of 1919 and 2719.

The sale includes two sets keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any RGV250 VJ23 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!