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 Note how the usual “Suzuki Advanced Cooling System” has been replaced by “Suzuki Advanced Comical System.”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: LA41A-112925. The seller states “purchased from Japan Commercial Auction approximately one year ago.”
The odometer shows 8,590 KM which is 5,337 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: FAIL, Rust
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: FAIL
2T Oil Level: NA
Coolant Level: NA
Coolant Quality: NA
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: FAIL
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: >3.0 % Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA, Drum Brake
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA, Cable Clutch
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: FAIL
Headlight High Beam:
Headlight Low Beam:
Passing Light:
Parking Light:
Turn Signals:
Tail Light:
Brake Light (Front Switch):
Brake Light (Rear Switch):
Plate Light:
Horn:
Kill Switch:
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 70%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 60%
Forks: BOTH LEAKING
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: OLD
Tire Date Code Rear: OLD
Tire % Remaining Front: 50%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 40%
Tire Press. Front: 16 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 20 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 1.6v
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: UNK
Running Condition: Crank, No Start
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: NA
Notes:
-Broken right panel
-No Battery – State of Electric System Unknown
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-Chain and Sprockets
-Engine oil
-Hydro 1
-Fuel tank, Clean and
-Possible Carb Clean
-Front brake light switch
-Battery (6N4-2A)
-Steering Head Bearings
Modifications:
The seller states “the bike is stock.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop K688 tires with date codes of 015 and 166.
The sale includes one key.
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 Bill of Sale with import paperwork. For approximately $550 Iconic can help the winning bidder obtain a Washington State title. Have any RB50 GAG stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
