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Rare SportBikes For Sale

Located in Ontario, Canada is a 1989 Suzuki VT250.  According to the seller:

Japan home market v-twin 2 stroke. This is the naked version of the RGV250.

I haven’t seen one of these before, which doesn’t mean it’s automatically rare but I don’t doubt it is.  Seller states it has 17,000km, the carbs were just gone through, and a new battery.  This is a 282lb, 45hp, Two Stroke.  See it on North American Two Strokes here.

AG

First up is a good looking

Bike information from the seller:

My Yamaha RZ350 1988 in A1 plus condition.The motor is full rebuilt (Cost me $1800.00)
The CLutch is new + Stearing bearing + Brake + fork seal + seat + battery etc. I put more than $4000.00 (I have all the invoice) on it.
I also done full paint like original except the side pannel near the seat. The gas tank receive acid treatment.
The paint job is not perfect but not far. It cost me with the sticker $1250.00
So i put aroung $5250.00 on it. Any question write to me using contact seller.
Also injection is A1 working perfectly.
It start on first kick. Everything work perfectly

This looks like it could be a ton of fun on the open road.

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Next up is a as well. Both of these gems are for sale by the same owner in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.

This RG250 was listed on RSBFS back in August and is still for sale.

Quotes from the seller:

with 15 000 km (9000 miles)
This bike, when i bought it 2 years ago cost my $3900.00 and i put more than
$4000.00 to make it perfect. There is New Original Gas Tank and one side pannel.
There is a scratch on front fender back side.
Carburator, brake,tires,seat (front and back), mono seat, battery are new.
It start on first kick. Everything work perfectly.
I have all the invoice and evaluation price for this bike is more than $14000.00 is this condition

The seller seems to have a lot of $ into restoring these little bikes and it shows. Back in August I believe the RG was for sale on ebay for 4,500, but that may have been a starting price. Both have B.I.N prices of $5,300.00 so if you or your significant other has a cool 2 stroke on the wish list, these could be under the tree by Christmas.

dd

Available in Northern California is a 1996 RGV250 in what looks to be amazing condition. The ad as posted by the seller:

I am sad to say that I am forced to sell my 96 RGV250. I have spent the last 3 1/2 years building the bike.

This is a extremely rare 1996 RGV250 VJ23. There were only 2218 bikes made between Feb 96 and Sept 96. The bike has a unique 70 degree motor based on the Suzuki GP bikes. There are maybe 15 to 20 of these bikes in the USA.

Here is a list of the modifications I have done:

- Ohlins radial front forks with the Brembo radial calipers
- Galfer wave rotors
- Yoshmura billet triple clamps w/modification to fit stock ignition lock
- Penske triple clicker rear shock
- Marchesini magnesium 10 spoke wheels f/3.5″ and r/5.5″
- New Michelin Pilot Power 2ct tires
- Custom rear caliper bracket with brembo caliper
- Sugaya race pipes (Not the Lomas as seen in the pictures below)
- Sugaya R2 cdi
- Has oil injection (not premix)
- Ca titled with new registration(November) for the next year
- Recent complete rebuild

I want $15,000 firm for the bike. No tire kickers please…and no test rides until there is cash in hand.

Sorry no trades of anykind.
Feel free to contact me with any questions…

** The pictures below show the bike with Jim Lomas pipes….the bike currently has Sugaya race pipes and thats whats being sold**

The asking price is $15,000 and is titled and registered in California.  See the ad on Bay Area Riders Forum here.

AG

First up is a 1986 Suzuki RG500 GAMMA for sale on Columbus, Ohio Craigslist for $10500 (20k miles):

quote from the listing:

1986 RG500 Gamma, top end was done about 8000 miles ago, dyno’d at 98.x horsepower, Fox shock, Racetech gold valves, upgraded gsxr brakes, Katana front rim (17″x3″), GSF400 Bandit rear rim(17″x4″), induvidual filters, Jolly Moto GP pipes, proper jetting, Airtech RGV250 upper fairing, Raask rearsets. 20,000 miles, Polaris synthetic oil, tinted double bubble windscreen.

Next up is another 86 on Eugene, Oregon Craigslist for $12500:

quote from seller’s listing:

Extremely rare Sportbike for sale. One of approx. 400 in the States, this one is from Canada. Never imported directly. 500cc four cylinder 2-stroke – it is the road going version of Suzuki’s class dominating GP bike of the late 70’s. 100HP in a 300# package – you do the math = FAST and fun. Although I hate to see it go, I need to make space in the garage and I really don’t have time to ride this awesome piece of machinery any more. The bike is in excellent condition. It does need a battery. And the reg. is expired.

And finally a nice and original looking 1990 GSX-R 750 for only $2500 (15k miles, Fontana, California):

quote from seller’s listing:

THIS 1990 GSXR 750 HAS 15K ON IT, RUNS GREAT AND HAS A K&N AIR FILTER,D&D PIPE,NEW TIRES,BRAKES,NEW BATTERY,REG UNTIL 6/2010,NEVER BEEN DOWN,NO BODY DAMAGE,DENTS,COMES WITH A BRAND NEW GSXR RIDDING JACKET XXL.OIL/SYNTH , ALL LIGHTS WORK,HORN,SIGNALS,BRAKE,CLEAN TITLE

Amazing that we have 3 different RG500’s posted this week! Have a good weekend everyone!

dc

Located in Eugene, Oregon is a rare 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma with 18,750 miles.  This bike looks to be in good condition with possibly non-standard paint.  Recent service mentioned from a seven year owner, but, also mentions that the top end may be going and it also needs a battery.  This RG is priced at $12,500 which would seem to be market correct but the decals and, most importantly, the engine would need to be investigated.  See the Craigslist ad here.

AG

Located in Mendham, New Jersey is a 1985 Suzuki RG125 with 2,060Km or 1,280Mi. This is the first year for the RG125 and shows some slight damage due to shipping (Crack in faring by blinker, crack in instrument cluster, and missing mirror glass).  These RG125s only weigh in at 209lbs.  Unfortunately, this bike isn’t titled or registered. This is a no reserve auction with the bike currently (6/30) at $102.61. If you’d like a RG125 still on original tires, See the eBay ad here.

EDIT:  This bike sold for $1,675 on 07/06/09 with 31 bids.

AG

Located in Seattle, Washington is a good looking 1986 Suzuki RG500.  This example has a GHN transmission, TC exhaust, and a spares package.  Limited information provided but the seller provided a contact number.  Asking price is $12,000.  See the Craigslist ad here.

Also, available in Las Vegas, Nevada is another 1986 Suzuki RG500.  The seller states:

Cycle Worlds readers collection. Fox shock, Olins stering damper, fork brace, wolf pipes, GSXR wheels, JMC swing arm, Skidmark twin head lights. Many polished parts. Parked for ten years, never broken just tired.

“…just tired.” is interesting wording.  Does the bike simply need to be tuned or have the motor gone through?  Regardless, the asking price is $7,000.  See the Craigslist ad here.

AG