Description
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) an impressive machine with its V-Twin two stroke engine, Mikuni carbs, and alloy beam frame.
The SP (Sports Production) version took it one step further with a bump in power, close-ratio gearbox, and fully adjustable suspension with a remote reservoir for the rear shock.
This example is VIN: VJ21A118362. The bike was sent to Iconic from Japan and the seller notes, “This is a nicer VJ21 SP, bought as a lot of about 5 bikes, this was was in nice shape so was not parted out.”
The odometer shows 16,015 kilometers (9,951 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: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: GOOD
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: FAILED ELECTROLYSIS TEST MORE THAN .3 V
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: MARGINAL MORE THAN 1.5% LESS THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: DIRTY AND DRY
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 0
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 3419
Tire Date Code Rear: 2719
Tire % Remaining Front: CRACKED
Tire % Remaining Rear: 2719
Tire Press. Front: 29
Tire Press. Rear: 32
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.37V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.55V
Running Condition: RUNS POORLY
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
•#2 CYLINDER NOT RUNNING
•FRONT BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING
•BRAKE FLUIDS FAILED MOISTURE TEST
•COOLANT FAILED TEST
•TIRES AGED AND CRACKED
•CHAIN DIRTY AND DRY
Recommended repairs:
•Diag 1 cylinder run issue
•Replace front pads
•Flush bleed both brake lines
•Replace coolant
•Replace tires
•Service chain
Modifications:
Aftermarket mirrors with integrated turn signals.
Red hardware.
Tank pad.
Aftermarket passenger seat.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires with date codes of 2719 and 3419.
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 Panorama City, California, this Suzuki is offered on a Bill of Sale only with import paperwork. Iconic can assist the winning bidder obtain a Washington state title for $750. 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 RGV250 SP stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
