Update 7.18.23: Brian has relisted his RGV250. Good luck to buyers and seller! And check out his Ducati 400SS as well! -dc For motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors, stumbling upon a well-preserved classic bike is akin to discovering a hidden treasure. In the world of two-wheeled wonders, the 1988 Suzuki RGV250 SP stands out as a…
The Suzuki RGV250 Gamma was a significant model for the factory at Hamamatsu. Original conceived as a parallel twin, the RG evolved into the 90 degree v-twin for the VJ21 and VJ22 models before morphing into the 70 degree vee of the VJ23. A favorite of racers, street riders and collectors alike, the RGV250 spawned…
Moving on from booming V-twin, limited edition bikes from Italy comes this beautiful, well, uh, V-twin, limited edition screamer from, er, Italy. Sheesh. The big difference is that this one is a two stroke from Noale, and not the desmo- aspirated variety from Bologna. Specifically, this is the GP-1 branded Aprilia RS250, a final example…
Update 5.14.2019: SOLD in just 4 days! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Gary in Utah has several bikes Featured on RSBFS right now. Check them out too: 1995 Honda RC45 1998 Honda RVF400R NC35 1998 Aprilia RS250 MK2 Good luck to buyers and seller! -dc One of our favorite collectors is back, and the…
Update 11.6.2018: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Today’s Featured Listing 1991 Suzuki RGV250Γ has styling cues very much like the four-stroke GSX-R of the period, and help the bike stand out as a Suzuki among the other bikes in the very competitive 250cc two-stroke class, even without their traditional blue-and-white…
Update 11.3.2018: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc By the time the early 1990s rolled around, four-stroke performance motorcycles like Suzuki’s GSX-R750 had gotten more powerful, more refined, and much heavier. Seriously, the GSX-R1100 of 1993 weighed in at 560lbs wet! Luckily, two stroke sportbikes at least remained pretty svelte. Although…
Update 8.7.2018: The seller has updated us that this bike is now sold. Congratulations to both parties! -dc The growing popularity of grey market two strokes among collectors has meant that the skittish little rippers are much easier to find these days than they were even 18 months ago. They’re all over eBay, and entire…
Update 3.1.2018: We first saw this California unicorn in mid-December last year and the auction was pulled before the conclusion. This time it’s back with a buy-it-now of $12,900. Links updated. -dc Built between 1995 and 2002, although the last couple years were “for off-road use only,” the Aprilia RS250 was one of the last…