No Reserve – 1988 Suzuki RGV250 Gamma Project

SOLD FOR: $4,013

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on July 27, 2023

Winner: sboyk952

Winning Bid: $3,750
Buyer Fee: $263
Total: $4,013

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Description

7-25 Update: Thanks to commenter mattman57, who requested a compression test:

Cylinder 1: 140
Cylinder 2: 144

Olly did the test, he notes piston slap (top end).

Please Note: this bike starts but it will need work (detailed in the “Maintenance” section) before it can be a rider. The tank is rusty so we only ran it on a bottle and did not perform a test ride.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

Introduced at the end of the 80s, the RGV250 was filled with design cues from Suzuki’s 250cc Gamma Grand Prix racer. When de-restricted, it produced over 60 horsepower to motivate just 282 pounds of dry weight. Visor Down called it “the purest and most race-bred two-stroke track tool ever to make it into a showroom.”

The VJ21 (first generation RGV250) was an impressive machine with its V-Twin two stroke engine, Mikuni carbs, and alloy beam frame.

This example is VIN: VJ21A103367. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.

The odometer shows 25,854 kilometers (16,064 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, make a condition report, and complete a list of recommended repairs. Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:

Fuel Tank – Corroded
Tire Years – Front: Pre-2000; Rear: 2017
Tire Life – Front: 30%, CRACKING IN TREAD; Rear: 95%
Tire Pressure – Front/ Rear:32PSI
Brake Life – Front/ Rear: 95% FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear: Marginal, 1.5-3% Moisture
Transmission Oil Level: Ok; Quality: Aged
2T Injector Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Aged
Drive Chain: Dirty, Rusty
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Aged
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 0.237V, Not Useful
Test Ride – NA, bike run on bottle

BIKE CONDITION
– Air in front brakes, FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING
– Fuel tank corroded
– Chain needs service or replacement.
– Oxidation on engine, rear spring, swingarm

7-25 Update: Thanks to commenter mattman57, who requested a compression test:

Cylinder 1: 140
Cylinder 2: 144

Olly did the test, he notes piston slap (top end).

Modifications:
Braided stainless steel brake line (rear).

Tank pad.

Swingarm spools.

Sticker.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Alpha 13 tires with date codes of 0715 and 4617.

The sale includes one key.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:






Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Suzuki is offered on a clean Oregon 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. Have any RGV stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Santa Monica, California

Year

1988

Make

Suzuki

Model

RGV250

Mileage

16,064

VIN

VJ21A103367

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Oregon

Private Party/Dealership

Dealership

Additional Charges

No

Total Bids Placed: 34

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: sboyk952

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
sboyk952 July 27, 2023 10:00 am PDT $3,750 Auto
Franktorpey2000 July 27, 2023 10:00 am PDT $3,650
sboyk952 July 27, 2023 9:59 am PDT $3,550 Auto
Franktorpey2000 July 27, 2023 9:59 am PDT $3,450
sboyk952 July 27, 2023 9:57 am PDT $3,350 Auto
Muddyfox July 27, 2023 9:57 am PDT $3,250
sboyk952 July 27, 2023 9:56 am PDT $3,100 Auto
Muddyfox July 27, 2023 9:56 am PDT $3,000
sboyk952 July 27, 2023 9:07 am PDT $2,750 Auto
Thesweepman July 27, 2023 9:07 am PDT $2,650
sboyk952 July 27, 2023 9:06 am PDT $2,500 Auto
Thesweepman July 27, 2023 9:06 am PDT $2,400
sboyk952 July 27, 2023 8:24 am PDT $2,300
mattman57 July 27, 2023 8:23 am PDT $2,200
RobinCT July 27, 2023 8:23 am PDT $2,100 Auto
RobinCT July 26, 2023 5:22 pm PDT $2,000
mattman57 July 26, 2023 8:22 am PDT $1,900
2strokejamoke July 26, 2023 8:22 am PDT $1,850 Auto
2strokejamoke July 25, 2023 9:46 am PDT $1,800 Auto
TurtlePhil1990 July 25, 2023 9:46 am PDT $1,700
2strokejamoke July 25, 2023 9:45 am PDT $1,600 Auto
TurtlePhil1990 July 25, 2023 9:45 am PDT $1,500
2strokejamoke July 25, 2023 9:45 am PDT $1,400 Auto
TurtlePhil1990 July 25, 2023 9:45 am PDT $1,300
2strokejamoke July 25, 2023 9:41 am PDT $1,200
TurtlePhil1990 July 24, 2023 9:55 pm PDT $1,100
Minitwin51 July 24, 2023 9:55 pm PDT $1,000 Auto
Minitwin51 July 21, 2023 7:43 pm PDT $900 Auto
Kenadian July 21, 2023 7:43 pm PDT $800
Minitwin51 July 21, 2023 8:58 am PDT $600 Auto
mattman57 July 21, 2023 8:58 am PDT $500
Minitwin51 July 21, 2023 8:57 am PDT $350 Auto
mattman57 July 21, 2023 8:57 am PDT $250
Minitwin51 July 20, 2023 7:50 am PDT $1 Reserve
Auction started July 20, 2023 7:10 am PDT
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