No Reserve – 1996 Suzuki RGV250 SP VJ23

Description

Introduced in 1996, 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.”

For the 1996 model year, Suzuki debuted the VJ23 generation with an all new engine that featured a 70-degree configuration of the V-twin, just like the factory race bikes. Just 2,218 were built.

All of the VJ23s were based on the high-spec SP model (an upgrade in the previous generation), meaning they received a dry clutch, a close-ratio transmission, a ram air intake, and some larger carbs.

This example is VIN: VJ23A101876. The seller purchased the bike in Japan three years ago from a collection and states, “This is one of the rare V model full power VJ23s”

During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 5 miles. The odometer shows 42,492 kilometers (26,406 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: MARGINAL DIRTY DEPOSIT IN BASE
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: UNKNOWN AGE
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: UNKOWN AGE APPEARS OLD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% 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: RUSTY 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:
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: PASS
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 3320
Tire Date Code Rear: 4419
Tire % Remaining Front: 40
Tire % Remaining Rear: 45
Tire Press. Front: 29
Tire Press. Rear: 33
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.78
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.20
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A

Notes:
SILENCERS SOUND LIKE PACKING IS BLOWN OUT
STARTED UP ON THE BOTTLE
CHAIN RUSTY AND DRY
REAR PADS LOW
TIRES AGED
COOLANT OLD
GAS TANK NEEDS TO BE CLEAN OUT
GEARBOX OIL OLD

Recommended Repairs:
Clean/Flush fuel tank
Replace chain
Replace rear pads
Replace front and rear tires
Replace/Flush coolant
Replace gearbox oil

Modifications:
The seller states the bike is stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Metzeler Sportec M9 RR with dates codes of 4419 and 3320.

The sale includes three keys.

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. Iconic can help the high bidder to obtain a Washington State title for approximately $550. Have any RGV250 SP VJ23 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!