Description
Additional photos of this Suzuki RB50 GAG are available here for your perusal.
In the 80s, motorcycle manufacturers were attempting to reach new riders by developing smaller size toys. Honda had the Mini Trail, Kawasaki had the KV, and Yamaha had a street option with the YSR. Suzuki had the RV50 for the dirt as well as a full-faired baby sportbike, the RB50 GAG. The RB, released in 1986, featured 4 different liveries: red/white, a grey/white tribute to a bomber plane, a pink “Little Racing” livery complete with a few rabbits, and a blue/white replica of its bigger GSX-R brothers.
Despite the toy-like nature, the RB actually had a hydraulic disc brake at the front and full-floater aluminum swingarm. The 141-pound bike was powered by a small 4-stroke 5.2hp engine.
Suzuki offered the RB50 (sold as the GSX-R50 in the UK) for just a couple of years, making them as rare in the US as they are smile-inducing. Note how the usual “Suzuki Advanced Cooling System” has been replaced by “Suzuki Advanced Comical System”:
This example is VIN: LA41A107013. The seller acquired it at a Mecum auction in Las Vegas in April of 2021. As such, the history is not known. Mecum sold it as a runner however the owner has kept it on display and never tried to start it. He has been selling off his collection of GSX-Rs with no reserve here on Iconic over the last few months, including:
1985 Suzuki GSX-R750
1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 Limited Edition JDM
1987 Suzuki RB50 GAG
1987 Suzuki GSX-R1100
1991 Suzuki GSX-R1100
The seller has not ridden it all. The odometer shows 443 kilometers (275 miles).
Modifications:
The seller states that this bike is stock.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
It is riding on Bridgestone Molas ML39 tires.
Currently located in Caldwell, Idaho, this Suzuki is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any GSX-R50 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
