Description
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 Note how the usual “Suzuki Advanced Cooling System” has been replaced by “Suzuki Advanced Comical System.”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: LA41A101065. The seller purchased the bike through an Iconic auction five years ago and has decided to sell to downsize his collection.
The odometer shows 4,263 kilometers (2,648 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, clean and tune the carb, change the brake fluid, change the oil and oil filter, and replace the rear brake pads.
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: NA
Coolant Level: NA, Air Cooled
Coolant Quality: NA
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA, Drum Brake
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA, Cable Cutch
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: NA
Parking Light: NA
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: NOT WORKING, POSS BULB
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: N/A
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 50%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: New, 100%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: PRE-2000
Tire Date Code Rear: PRE-2000
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 23 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 32 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 6.0V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 6.8V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: NA
Tires Installed
-Front: 3.50-10
-Rear: 100/90-10
Notes:
-Aftermarket tach
-Custom pipe installed
-Fuel tank has light surface rust
-Electrical Diagnostic needed for signals
– – Turn signal sockets are corroded
-No mirrors
-Pilot jet too rich
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-Tires
-Turn signals diag/repair
Modifications:
89cc engine kit. Upgraded camshaft. Aftermarket oil cooler.
Aftermarket tachometer.
Aftermarket exhaust.
Repainted in 2019.
Not shown: Upgraded carb.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin S1 tires with date codes of 396 and 427.
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 only. Have any RB5 GAG stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
