1997 VJ23 RGV250SP (Gamma) “V” Model in Lucky Strike colors
Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma
Mileage: 7,600
Price: $15,000.00
This one was submitted to us and I found it a little odd that our resident RGV owner, Ian, hadn’t dug this one up yet. I started looking into it and at the time of this write up there were only 57 views on it. Only 57 views and it was thrown our way on Friday 10.1.10! Sort of odd don’t you think? I can only assume that the title of the classified ad is holding it down.
Ever wanted to own a Sport Production model VJ23 RGV 250? Now is your chance! These are probably the second rarest production Suzuki only to the ever elusive GSX-R 750RR. Most of my RGV buddies tell me that these “should” sell in the $12,500 range and anything more than that is out of line, but of course either of them own one 😉
I personally think these are as nice as any production racer replica and I would be proud to own it. However, at $15,000 I’m going to enjoy it as a spectator. The owner quotes some pretty specific numbers regarding production and horsepower; none of which I can confirm or deny. I suspect it will make for a pretty good discussion at this weekends RGV/RZ gathering at Barber.
This one has a mere 7,600 miles on it and looks to be in stellar shape. Quoting one of our older posts: “If you don’t like the price of this one, you can wait for the next one.” Obviously, these don’t come around that often so If you’ve been looking, look no further.
#VJ23: 1996-1997: Quoted power; 1997=70hp from the very rare ‘SP’ model (sports production) with new 70° V-Twin engine “V” model. According to Suzuki there were only 357 of these models produced, 119 were pink, 119 blue/white, and as shown 119 in the Lucky Strike paint. According available documentation there are approximately 20 VJ23 all color schemes currently known to exist world-wide. Five (5) in the US. This bike is “Mint” with approximately 12390 KM or 7600 miles on the clock. Includes, rear pillion, owners and service manual. As this bike was never exported to the US, it has been titled and tagged in Texas as a “constructed vehicle”. Asking $15K, or best offer.
The seller has his number listed on the ebay classified ad if you’re feeling Lucky
Cheers!
dd
Yeah, that is the real thing, a clean, Lucky Strike V model. Looks like it has everything you would want: popular LS paint, low miles and a title. The 70hp figure gets thrown around a lot with the VJ23’s. Realistically they make low 60’s stock.
I will be at the gamagathering with this bike and my RG500 ww, you can make a factual apprasial at that time. Thanks for the post….
I like it and if I had unlimited funds… It would be in my shop and wouldn’t be typing this.. Good luck with sale and have fun at the gathering…
Saw this RGV , 3 yrs ago at Mid Ohio, and was stunned, too bad about me having no money thou. Mike’s top notch! The LS’s late models were the final evolution of the 2 stroke street bike, a higher level than even the RS250’s
Jim-
I’ve received a few emails regarding Mike’s LS RGV and everyone has echoed your comments. And just like yourself “too bad about me having no money”
WELL SHE IS SOLD…and I slept like baby last night ‘Woke up crying ever 2 hours” Got a GREAT NEW home however, that’s the important thing…..