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.
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!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
