Description
Please note: This is part of the Greg Zydyk collection.
Please note: This bike is titled as a 1998. However, according to our research this bike was produced between February and May of 1996. We have seen this as a common error when bikes are imported from Japan they are titled in the year of first registration not the year of production. We also cannot confirm that this bike was an original Lucky Strike from Suzuki. It does have OEM bodywork and gas tank as well as the white powder coated wheels. From all appearances it is an original Lucky Strike but we cannot confirm this based on the VIN. Please comment below if you have any additional information to add.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1996 Suzuki RGV250 VJ23. Please note: VINData lists mileage at 10,000+, this is likely from reading the speedometer in kilometers and not converting to miles.
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: VJ23A100526. The owner imported the bike 12 years ago.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 300 kilometers (186 miles). The odometer shows 10,957 kilometers (6,808 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: MARGINAL
2T Oil Level: GOOD
Coolant Level: FAIL LOW
Coolant Quality: MARGINAL SHOULD REPLACE
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: MARGINAL
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 1217
Tire Date Code Rear: 1317
Tire % Remaining Front: 95
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90
Tire Press. Front: 29
Tire Press. Rear: 33
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.59V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.54V
Running Condition: YES
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: NA
Notes:
•TIRES AGED
•OIL MARGINAL
•BOTH BRAKE LINES FAILED MOISTURE TEST
•SERVICE CHAIN
•FLUSH AND REPLACE COOLANT
Recommended repairs:
•Replace front and rear tires
•Replace gearbox oil
•Flush coolant
•Service chain
•Flush bleed both brake lines
Modifications:
BikeTek swingarm spools.
Steel braided brake lines.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Continental ContiSportAttack 2 tires with date codes of 1217 and 1317.
The sale includes three keys, and OEM owner’s manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Ohio 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. This bike is titled as a 1998. However, according to our research, this bike was produced between February and May of 1996. We have seen many Japanese imports titled as the year of first registration not the year of production and we believe this to be the case with this bike. Have any RGV250 VJ23 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
