Description
Additional photos of this 2000 Derbi GPR50R are available here for your perusal.
Derbi’s origins began with a little bicycle workshop in the village of Mollet near Barcelona, founded in 1922 by Simeó Rabasa i Singla. The focus remained the repair and hire of bicycles until May 1944 when Rabasa formed a limited liability company named Bicycletas Rabasa with the aim of moving into manufacturing bicycles. The venture proved very successful and in 1946, supported by its profits, work began on a motorized version. They quickly got into racing and were quite successful in small displacement Grands Prix, winning 50cc world championships in 1969, 1970 and 1972. When the 50cc class was increased to an 80cc displacement in 1984, Derbi would claim four consecutive world championships between 1986 and 1989.
Derbi’s expertise with small displacement racing translated into their similarly-sized production bikes, such as the GPR (Grand Prix Replica). The second generation of the GPR shared its bones with the Cagiva Prima 50, which in turn shared styling features with the Mito and its 916-inspired tail section.
This generation featured AJP brakes, Showa USD forks, Domino switchgear, and adjustable mirrors.
Derbi would go on to create multiple replicas of the liveries used by their GP riders, such as Youichi Ui #41. Ui raced a 125cc Derbi for four seasons, starting in 1999. He placed second in the World Championships in 2000 and 2001, and Derbi commemorated his success with a dedicated paint job.
This example is VIN: VTHGPRRB12H180670.
The odometer shows 6,626 kilometers (4,117 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the shift shaft seal, the fork seals, the air filter, and the intake boot. We also cleaned the carb, repaired the starter, swapped out the battery, and cleared the flooded engine. Angel and Olly did the work, they found the following in their condition report:
Tire Life – Front / Rear:100%
Brake Life – Front: 75% / Rear: 35%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front: Ok / Rear: Ok
Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Please Note: The bike is missing its choke cable and its fuel tank cover. Additionally the rear brake light switch is not currently functioning.
Modifications:
This Derbi GPR50 appears to be stock.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Angel Scooter (front) and Michelin City Pro (rear) tires with date codes of 4717 and 4820.
The sale includes one key.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Derbi GPR 50R is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Derbi GPR 50R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
