1997 Suzuki RGV 250 SP VJ23 for sale on ebay

All I can say is here it is if you’ve been holding out for a clean VJ23.  I didn’t say it would be cheap but here it is.  What is really unique about the bike is that this thing is bone stock.  And I mean stock, it doesn’t even look like the grips have been changed.  If you are in the market for a 23 this is a double edged sword.  On one hand you are getting a bike that is close to showroom fresh.  On the other hand you could easily be spending another $1,500 on derestricting it:  if you want it at it’s full potential.  On a side note, prices for full power CDI’s and pipes have skyrocketed on Yahoo Auctions Japan and other resellers.  Before  judging the price on this bike factor in the other costs if you are after the extra ponies.  No mention of a title but the bike is plated.  It should be question one for the seller though at this price point.

Mmmmm pictures:

Here is my 1997 Suzuki RGV 250 SP vj23 this bike needs no description. For those who are looking for a RGV-250 SP   know what it’s about.

Perfect and in pristine condition.

THIS BIKE IS EXTREMELY RARE.  (I am the only owner)  An absolutely stunning example of an all original Sport Production, Racing Replica,  imported by SUZUKI OF MEXICO from Japan for the Mexico MOTOR SHOW 1997

Take note the bike is 9.8 on 10 and cost me a lot of money to make sure it will be perfect. It drive perfectly and all original. It starts and runs perfectly, no issues to be worried about.  It is ready to ride and be enjoyed.  NEVER been abused, raced o drag

the bike had 2 issues

1. – some minor but annoying scratches on the front section and the front left turn signal

2. – The front right caliper wet’s (moisture) the brake disc, due to a aged O-ring in the piston caliper, very easy to change

the bike looks new and runs awesome.

History:

THIS BIKE IS EXTREMELY RARE.  (I’ am the only owner)  An absolutely stunning example of an all original Sport Production, Racing Replica,  Imported by SUZUKI OF MEXICO from Japan, for the Mexico MOTOR SHOW 1997

I was a former SUZUKI DEALER and got this piece as a sales history award

I receive the bike with 0 kilometers so I really know the history on this bike, right Know It’s only 5,400 kilometers or 3,200 miles on it!

Always serviced by Suzuki Technicians and with Motul oils and fluids.

 

I’ve hinted at it a couple of times; the price.  The auction is ongoing but the seller has also listed a buy it now price.  Are you holding on to your wallet?  $14,500 and it can be yours.  On one hand that is outlandish.  On the other hand he is pricing in the pain in the ass factor of getting a clean/low mile VJ23 into the United States.  You can find an extremely clean VJ23 in Japan for $6,000 to $7000.  Then you have to factor another $1,500 for shipping.  Another $500 if you are going to have someone break down the bike for shipping.  There will be fee’s to be paid at customs as well.  You could easily be in for over $10,000 and you have to be squeezing your cheeks for months worrying if the bike will get through customs and once home worrying if you can get a title.  It can be done cheaper but it is a gamble.   All that being said, I still think the price is a bit high.  That price might be appropriate if this was the ultra rare V model (only a few hundred made and derestricted) in say Lucky Strike colors.  I can vouch for the VJ23 though, they are a blast to ride.  The engine is strong, the chassis is rock solid and there is that exotic factor.  I spent over 5 years restoring mine so I’d be more than willing to answer any questions you might have about these bikes.  If you are ready to throw down some cash, you can find this 23 here. 

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This is a Ikuzawa-Honda RS600DE in quite nice condition on eBay!

Bike:  1988 Ikuzawa-Honda (Harris Engineering) RS600DE

Location:  Boyne City, Michigan

Mileage:  TMU

The seller states that this RS600DE is a one-owner bike, with the seller purchasing it from Ikuzawa himself.  This bike has only been run four times on the track.  The bike looks to be in very good, original, condition.  However, brake fluid has been split by the front master and rear master causing some discoloration and paint peel.  The rear swing-arm pinch bolts have also cracked the swing-arm on both sides.  I imagine Harris Engineering could reproduce you a swing-arm if you were inclined to run the bike again.  The seller states that this bike has only been run four times on track but also lists the mileage at 2k miles.

From what I can gather, the RS600DE is a parts bin bike with one-off bits where nothing OEM would fit.  The frame is a Harris Engineering unit while the motor consists of a Honda XBR500 bottom end & head with a XL600R barrel and HRC cam.  The rest of the bike is surprisingly sourced from a Suzuki RGV250, primarily, with the rear wheel assembly, front forks (The example on eBay shows conventional forks instead of USD units), front wheel and fairing (modified).  See a data sheet here (This data looks to be based on a single while the bike in question is a twin).

We aren’t privileged with many Harris specials on the open-market here in the U.S.A. but this one doesn’t disappoint.  The only issues are the two small cosmetic ones and the cracks on the rear swing-arm.  The swing-arm issue could be resolved with a new one or, possibly, a repair depending on the integrity of those points.

Bid on this Ikuzawa-Honda on eBay .

AG

Clean Late Model RGV250 (VJ22) Down Under On Ebay

This little beauty comes to us from RSBFS reader Rick.  He is lucky enough to live in beautiful Australia and have a nice clean, low mile RGV for sale.  You see very few unmolested RGV’s nowadays but this is one of them.  Rick states she is bone stock and he likes it that way for rideability.  Having owned a few RGV’s I can state he is absolutely correct.  It is fun to add pipes and open up the air boxes etc etc but you end up tinkering around a lot.  When they are left stock it’s add gas and oil to the oil tank and you are good to go.

Here she is:

The listing is currently set up with a buy it now of close to $4900 US with the current exchange rate.  The listing also has the make an offer option.  Maybe you can convince the Mrs. it’s time for a nice Australian vacation and you can pick up a nice souvenir while you are there. .

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1992 RGV250 For $4000 In IL

Advertised as stock and complete.  Seller states he has all the plastic plus some extras.  The bike does look stock from the pictures but the paint might be a respray.  It doesn’t seem to exactly match any RGV paint from 1992.  It does have the swingarm everyone loves so much.  Seller doesn’t say anything about a title.

 

 

You can find it onChicago Craigslist here.

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This looks like a very nice looking RGV250 VJ22!  Located in Seattle, Washington is an untitled 1994 Suzuki RGV250 Gamma with some new parts and spares.  The new parts consist of brakes, tires, chain and a titanium bolt kit; the spares are extra stock and aftermarket bodywork.  The seller states that this bike does run but, needs to be tuned correctly.  The bike also has an aftermarket exhaust fitted which, has Leo Vince stickers fitted to the carbon silencers–did Leo Vince make a system for the RGV?  This is a nice RGV project that will take some work to make it perfect but, the asking price is a realistic $2,500.  See this bike on Craigslist here.

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This is a great two stroke project RGV250 in California!  Located in San Francisco, California is a 1989 Suzuki RGV250 Gamma with no mileage listed.  This seller states:

This is a non-running project bike. New top end, new fork seals, new steering head bearings. I have stock and after-market exhaust pipe and a few other parts to go with bike, but otherwise what is shown in photo is it.

The asking price on this RGV is $1,500.  This is a good price for someone who knows how to finish this bike and is looking to track it or knows how to get a title as it probably doesn’t currently have one.  These are great little two strokes making 58hp while only weighing in at 284lbs.  If you’ve got some time, have a look at this RGV on Craigslist here.

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This is a nicely modified Aprilia RS250 that is titled & registered in California!  Located in Monrovia, California is a titled 2000 Aprilia RS250 with a 15 digit VIN and 3,854 miles on the clock.  The seller states that this bike is in fantastic condition and features:  “arrow exhaust, ohlins steering dampner, Woodcraft rearsets, floating front disks, quick shifter and more!” …and… “Also a bunch of spares: levers, exhaust, alternate fork and shock springs, sprockets, etc.”  The asking price is $7,000 which I would say is correct for a California bike with lower miles, a title, some good mod’s and some spares.  See the other California RS250′s we’ve posted here.  Spring isn’t an exciting time for Southern California so hurry up and buy a decent rider to enjoy ’round!  See this RS on Craigslist here.

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This is a usable RGV250 that is titled in registered in Florida.  Located in Orlando, Florida is a 1991 Suzuki RGV250 with no mileage listed.  This bike features:

Straight plug SP heads
Aprilia 23D70 SAPC
Sugaya race kit pipes ($$$$)
Wet Clutch/CR gearbox
34mm carbs
Earls GP SS brake lines
Woodcraft Racing clip ons
Tyga Performance GP body (6000k HID)
UK kit CNC steps
still oil injected for those long weekend bike rides

This bike comes with the stock bodywork finished in white and a set of unfinished Tyga Performance GP bodywork.  This bike seems to be a very usable example; not perfect but, has some nice extras and is in decent condition.  However, the asking price of $12,000 puts it higher than any other VJ22 we’ve seen regardless of model, mileage, or condition.  See the other VJ22′s we’ve posted here.  See the listing for this bike on Craigslist here.

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Titled 1994 ? Suzuki RGV250SP ? on Ebay

Did you notice the question marks?  Well, I have a lot of questions about this RGV up for auction on Ebay.  My biggest question is: is this really an SP?  As it sits in the pictures, it is not.  I do not see the dry clutch (mentioned in the text) nor do I see the adjustable suspension.  You usually see a dampener hanging off the rear left of the bike.  I’m also pretty sure that is 1993 bodywork not 94.    I hate to pile on but VJ22′s do not have electric starting as stated in the auction (VJ23′s do).  The mileage is stated at roughly 2,500 miles.  If correct, it looks like those were a rough 2,500.  My advice would be to ask the seller a lot of questions before bidding so you know what you are bidding on.

Now with that out the way the bike does have some good points.  The obvious one being a title.  That allows you to sleep at night knowing you can get the bike registered.  The bike is also sporting some Sugaya aftermarket pipes.  They may look different because they are the side by side style instead of the normal stacked pipes.  Sugaya pipes are highly regarded among RGV owners.  It looks like the seller has some extras to go along with the bike as well.

The bidding has already started and seems very active for a bike with a lot of question marks, dust and rust.  I’m a firm believer that a bike should be cleaned up before listing.  The seller has a Buy It Now price of almost $9,000.  I will be kind and say that is optimistic at best. I hate to be a bit of a downer on this bike but the information provided doesn’t quite match up with what I’m seeing in the pictures.  Take a look at the auction .

IK

1991 Suzuki RGV250SP Titled on Ebay

Here it is, back by popular demand of RSBFS readers.  You may remember this RGV250SP from a couple of months ago.  It got a new owner but is back for sale.  In my opinion this is one of the most desired RGV models out there.  First it’s and SP (dry clutch, close ratio gearbox, adj. suspension, rare).  Second it has the banana swing arm and third it has one of the most popular paint schemes on a RGV.  Maybe the best feature though is that it is titled: am I correct?  It appears to be in good shape with low mileage (considering age) but the seller states if has a few bumps an bruises.

From the seller:

For sale is my 1991 Suzuki RGV250SP. Yes, this is a real SP w/dry clutch, close ratio transmission, fully adjustable suspension, larger carbs etc etc. Bike has a total of 9300 original kilometers. Bike is all original in rare unmolested condition. This was originally a Japanese spec bike but I have updated it with a  European spec de-restricted SAPC unit.  Only known issues are leaking forks seals and the right turn signal doesn’t work (burn out bulb?)  All in all this is a nice original bike. It is not perfect, has a few nicks,cracks and dings hear and there but for a 20 year old bike it is very nice.  It is plated and registered here in California and the registration is current and up to date.

It will be very interesting to see what this .  It has everything going for it except maybe mint condition status.  The first time around the asking price was $4200 w/non functioning clutch.  One small note: in one photo on the old posting the bike has a different tail section on it. If I remember correctly that tail piece with the white background is off a standard RGV.  I’m not hinting at a great conspiracy but might be worth asking about.  One nice thing about RGV’s is that there is a large supply of aftermarket goodies that are readily available thanks to the internet.  I’ve seen anything from bolt on stuff to race prep engine work.  So if you get tired of your boring SP there is plenty to spend your paycheck on.  Unless you are holding out for an ultra rare SP2 it’s time to raid the savings account.

Here is some fun viewing to get you in the mood to bid.  It is the promotional video for the standard 92 RGV.

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