Posts published in “Suzuki”

Opposite of Boring – 1983 Suzuki GSX 1260 Katana

Published May 17, 2023 by Mike

A bit of an overbore? Heck yes! A bit boring? Never! The legendary Suzuki Katana from the early 1980s continues to defy description. Essentially a period GS model with funny bodywork, the Katana pushed Suzuki into a class of its own and anointed the Hamamatsu factory as King of the Hot Rods. Today’s RSBFS find is a 1983 Katana 1100 model that has had some very cool resto-mods and a few more cubic centimeters ADDED. The seller should be well known on these pages, as his bikes have been featured more than a few times. As always, this one is beautiful and well presented. If you lust after a Katana but don’t really want that vintage vibe, check this one out:

1983 Suzuki GSX 1260 Katana for sale on eBay

From the seller:
COMING OUT OF MY PERSONAL COLLECTION IS ONE OF MY LOW MILAGE 1983 SUZUKI KATANA 1100’s. SHE IS IN AMAZING RESTORED CONDITION AND HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE KATANA’s TO RIDE. YES LUCKY ME I HAVE A FEW OF THESE AMAZING PIECES OF HISTORY. THIS KATANA HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY BUILT TO RUN LIKE A MORE MODERN BIKE. SHE UNDERWENT A FRAME OFF FULL RESTORATION A FEW YEARS AGO AND IS STILL A SHOW WINNER. THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY STRIPED AND REPAINTED IN THE CORRECT SILVER AND THE WHEELS THE SAME. THE BODY WORK UNDERWENT THE SAME METICULOUS RESTORATION PROCESS. WITH ONLY A MINOR BLEMISH HERE OR THERE NOTHING TO EVEN POINT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN UPGRADED TO LARGE OVER SIZED FRONT DISCS WITH DUAL PISTON CALIPERS AND SS BRAKE LINES. SHE HAS NEW MICHELIN PILOT ACTIV TYRES AND IS SPORTING OHLINS REAR SHOCKS. THE FRONT FORKES WE REBUILT AND THE ANTI DIVE WORKS PERFECTLY. THE ENGINE HAS 1200 MILES SINCE THE BUILD.

THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SET UP WITH JE 1260 CC PISTON KIT, MILD PORTING AND POLISHING OF THE HEAD, STREET CAMS, HD CLUTCH BASKET AND CLUTCH, UNDERCUT TRANSMISSION, AND A SET OF MIKUNI FLAT SLIDE CARBS WITH K&N PODS,, DYNA IGNITION WITH HIGH OUTPUT COILS AND A MSD MC1, A PERIOD CORRECT KERKER 4 INTO 1 HEADER THAT SOUNDS AWSOME.

THIS BIKE IS TUNED TO PERFECTION, SHE RUNS AS STONG AS ANY MODERN BUSA OR NINJA.

More from the seller:
I HAVE BEEN BUILDING, CUSTOMIZING, REPAIRING, RACING, AND COLLECTING UNIQUE BIKES SINCE GRADUATING FROM AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE INSTITUTE “AMI” IN 1980. I ONLY HAVE THE BEST BIKES IN MY COLLECTION. I WAS JUST AWARDED MOTOR CYCLE COLLECTOR OF THE YEAR AT THE BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE 2023. SO I GUESS I KNOW BIKES 🙂

THERE IS OVER $30,000 INVESTED INTO THE RESTORATION OF THIS BIKE SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS DEAL. DON’T MISS OUT SHE WILL ONLY APPRECIATE UNLIKE YOUR WIFES HANDBAG AND SHOE COLLECTION AND THIS IS FUN TO RIDE!!!

The earliest generation Katanas continue to be hot property in the collector world. Part of the reason is that the bike is such a visceral standout from the UJM sport bike. Another factor is the nostalgic element, as many riders were not in a position to purchase one of these monsters back in the day (still in high school, not even born, etc), while that may be possible for some today. So if you fall into that category – and if you are not in the market for a zero mile, perfectly original OEM example – here is a fantastic opportunity to fulfill that dream. You could not build this for the price today. Check out all of the details on this hot rodded hot rod RIGHT HERE. Good luck, and make sure to tell them you found it on RSBFS!

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Track Day 1982 Suzuki Katana GS1000sz

Published May 10, 2023 by Dan

I’m a day late on Track Day Tuesday, but with the recent sale of the Featured Listing Katana yesterday, this seems appropriate for those looking to go further than street duty allows. Located in Portland, Oregon, this Kat sports multiple Heavyweight Championships and a completely rebuilt engine. The buy-it-now listing on eBay shows $9,500 or best offer.

1982 Suzuki Katana GS1000sz for sale on eBay

Details from the listing:

1982 Suzuki Katana GS1000sz AHRMA legal Race bike. Vintage Superbike Heavyweight Championship winning bike multiple years. Well sorted. Excellent condition. Completely rebuilt engine built by Frank Lyons PNW Machining. 1015cc/ 128 H.P. EVERYTHING NEW!. Custom ported head. Pearson Crank, Web Cams, Katana rods, JE Pistons, Stainless Kibblewhite valves/ springs. Yoyodyne Custom Slipper Clutch. Can be started by remote hand held starter or rollers. CR29mm Keihins. Dynatek 2000i Ignition and coils. WEGO air/fuel gauge. Braced swing arm. Custom Race Tech shocks G3, New 41mm forks springs and oil. Extra sprockets. Also raced at the famous Phillip Island Circuit in Australia at the International Challenge multiple years. This bike is ready to race or track day! Buyer will arrange shipping and or crating.

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Featured Listing – 1982 Eddie Lawson Replica KZ1000R & 1982 GS1000SZ Katana!

Published May 10, 2023 by Norman

Update 5.10.2023: Sold in just two days, exclusively on RSBFS! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc

Packaged Deal Featured Listing – 1982 Eddie Lawson Replica KZ1000R & 1982 GS1000SZ Katana

4 decades separate 2023 and 1982. Despite the passage of time, in the world of American superbike racing, the one thing these two years have in common is fierce rivalries amongst some of the most talented riders on the most capable machines. Today it’s Beaubier, Gagne, and Herrin. Yesterday it was Cooley, Lawson, and Baldwin. The culmination of all the development in motorcycling is what gives us our modern nail biters where riders are doing 190 mph down the back straight of Road Atlanta and rubbing carbon wings. If you are wondering what today’s rivalries looked like 40 years ago, you are in the right spot. The 1982 championship had its fair share of back and forth and Eddie Lawson entered the final race 19 points ahead of Honda’s Mike Baldwin. He only needed 14th place to win the title. Honda had opted to enter 6 factory bikes with the goal of harassing Lawson and ideally running him off but in the end a late brake dive and miss by a Honda rider gave Eddie the breathing room to finish the race and take the championship. Wes Cooley, a Hall of Famer in his own right, finished the championship in 4th but damn did he have the best looking bike.

We can’t sell you the badass personas of old school racers smoking Marlboros in the paddock but we can sell you the next best thing, their machines.

Our listing today is a bit unique in the sense that our seller has two bikes but they are two bikes that share something quite unique. Both bikes are the homologated street versions that belonged to two of America’s most famous riders from that 1982 championship: Eddie Lawson and Wes Cooley. The KZ1000 is #560/750 and the GS1000SZ is #1,547/2,500 for the USA. Clearly, both these bikes are rare and the fact they have made it 40 years with minimal mileage is quite impressive. Neither of these bikes are concours ready but the seller wants to note these are both great runners and are more so riders than museum pieces. Both were also repainted but clearly in the factory colors. I trust there is an interesting story as two how these bikes found each other but I suspect the catalyst was a fan of the championship who has lost their marbles at some point along the way.

The idea for the KZ1000 started when Kawasaki was looking bring more excitement about the KZ1000 platform as a whole. Remember, in the 80s and 90s, the development was so rapid that a bike would be leapfrogged by the competition every two or three years. The KZ had fallen victim to Honda’s and Yamaha’s progress so they decided to spark some interest by building a replica of their Superbike Champ’s machine based off of the KZ1000J. Aside from some ergonomic tweaks, the most notable changes were the Kerker exhaust, adjustable rear shocks, and of course, the green paint. For the most part, the replica would still struggle to escape the limitations put upon it by its streetbike roots but the paint scheme is really what caused the stir. Kawasaki’s iconic green bike winning in 81 and 82 was more than enough to make sure this bike was put on a path to the promise land.

From the seller:

1982 KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica #560 of 750 built for US. All original. Rider quality. Runs perfectly. Currently registered and insured in Massachusetts. only 3,896 miles. I am the second owner. Comes with all manuals and original paperwork.

The Katana entered the market with a slightly different story. Its inspiration was driven by a 3rd Party design team who had convinced Suzuki that there was opportunity to improve the aesthetic of the bike. Initially, the radical design made the US importers skittish and they ultimately only imported 2,500. The enthusiast community clearly feels that the forward design has aged well and values support that notion. I think Wes Cooley’s 1982 race bike is one of the more genuinely cool looking bikes because of how they carried the aggressive street looks over to the race version.

Similar to the KZ, the Katana was a tuned up streetbike. It was naturally lacking some torque over the GS1100 but the GS1000 was tuned for higher revs which essentially shifted the power band. Furthermore, the suspension was stiffened up and anti-dive technology was employed in the front forks. However, the main draw was really the design. Naturally, some were not fans due to how unfamiliar it looked but many were drawn to the futuristic lines and angles.

When it comes to these bikes, the most valuable parts one could source were the Yoshimura cams, 1,140cc big bore kit, and exhaust. If you were to kit this out you would have a pretty capable machine on the track as the aero and suspension made it comfortable at speed. Those pieces were worth nearly the price of the bike itself but would do wonders for collectability.

From the seller:

#1547 of 2500 built for US. All original. Rider quality. Excellent runner. Currently registered and insured in Massachusetts. 7K miles, I am the forth owner. Comes with all manuals and paperwork.

As demonstrated by our featured listings, many old school race bikes weren’t engineered as race bikes first. They were highly modified street bikes that were adapted to track use but they could never escape their street roots. The history of the rivalry and rawness of these bikes is what makes them so special. I think racing pedigree is one of the key indicators of value and there’s no shortage of that here as well. With low production and many bygone years rarity is no question. These bikes already proved their relevance in the motorcycling community many years ago. If you want a double serving of American Superbike history here’s your shot.

From the seller:

Both bikes have been repainted. The ELR last year, the Katana years ago.
Other than that, lots of patina on both. Ridable classics not museum pieces. Tires, brakes, tunes, fluid changes, etc all very recent on both. Each one titled in my name. Price is $25,000

The seller is only selling these as package. Thanks for reading!

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Norm

Featured Listing – 1987 Suzuki GSX-R 1100

Published May 4, 2023 by Norman

Update 5.4.2023: Relisted on eBay, now at $14,900 from $16k. Good luck to buyers and seller! -dc

1987 Suzuki GSX-R 1100

As RSBFS writers, we often get first dibs at some of the Featured Listings that we write up. Our meager earnings from the site keep our tanks full and the insurance man happy but they’ll never stack high enough to take advantage of the first looks we get. Initially, it hurts a bit to watch a some of the excellent listings pass by but you eventually get used it. Then every once in a while a good man named Bob comes out of nowhere and dangles 3 dimepiece Zookis in front of you… So close yet so far. Thanks Bob!

Who is Bob? Bob Benyo is the Chief of Restoration at Globe Motorcycles, a private collector/restorer dedicated to bringing vintage motorcycles back to factory condition. Hopefully a future friend of the site as well. Bob has been stripping screws, busting knuckles, missing apexes, and eating chicken strips since the 80s when he graduated from the AMI. He’s one of those cats who has forgotten more about the game than most will know.

This GSX-R 1100 is one of 3 Zook’s and one of two 1100s our seller is getting offload of this week. If you’ve been patiently waiting out the storm for the past couple years for a classic sportbike this is an opportunity worth exploring.

The GSX-R 1100 was a quick successor to the GSX-R 750 which needs no introduction. The big bore market in general was not new of course but the big bore sport bike market…well that was uncharted territory at the time. Suzuki quickly understood that certain markets had an appetite for big horsepower and they quickly developed an offering based on their 750 platform. A 1,052 cc oil-cooled mill generated around ~120hp and ~70 lb ft of torque at the crank. Throw that in a pot with a lightweight (for the time) chassis and you get to 160 mph pretty quick… That’s surely far quicker than whatever the po po were using to chase GSX-R owners at the time. The powerplant was reliable as well. It became a favorite of tuners and drag rats as they could easily shove more hp through the engine without any issues. I suspect that the engine reliability played a big part in allowing the seller to offer this bike with a healthy engine today. Speaking of the engine, this one exhales into in a period correct SuperTrapp SS exhaust. Those types of bits are always hard to come by on the classics.

Motorcycles are pretty simple and direct. That being said, there are still multiple parts to the system and the motor is just one part that helps deliver the experience we seek from these types of machines. While I believe the motor is arguably the most important part of the system, it’s only ever so slightly ahead of handling which is another strength of the 1100. Remember, the starting point for this was 750 which was a proper track bike. Much of the engineering that made the 750 great dynamically was carried over to the 1100. The 435 lb dry weight surely is the main character but steering damper, electronic anti-dive tech, and the cartridge-style suspension all carried their weight in supporting roles.

The other GSX-R 1100 Bob is selling is the stock, low mile one in perfect condition. This one seems to have been the evening cruiser of choice and has some mods that allowed inflexible Bob to enjoy his ownership. The main one of those is the bar riser kit. The 1100 is a loooong bike with a loooong tank and spending even 5 minutes at the helm seems like a test of one’s physical fitness. A tinted Lockhart windscreen and upgraded brake lines come installed as well. A prior seller has painted the original bodywork in red/white/blue which actually looks high quality and stock.

Even the inside front of the belly pan is clean… That’s a surefire way to determine if someone is OCD about their toys…

All said and done, this seems like as good as an opportunity as any to snatch up an early ancestor of the Suzuki lineup. The seller has considerable experience in owning and maintaining these bikes so from a quality standpoint, I see very little risk. From a collector standpoint, status has already been achieved and value is a function of time at this point…and Jerome Powell. I think you should gather more details from the seller but it seems the bike has had an interesting backstory as well so there’s your cherry on top.

The “Buy It Now” price is $16K and there have been 0 bids on the auction which starts at $10.5K. BaT sold an ’86 1100 for $14.5 in July ’22 and an ’87 1100 for $11.5K in December ’21. Reach out to Bob directly at skyad1@aol.com with any questions.

Thanks for reading and good luck!

Norm

Track Day Tuesday – 1982 Suzuki Katana GS 1260 Race Bike

Published April 18, 2023 by Mike

Welcome to Track Day Tuesday – and do we have a doozy for you! Start with one of the most stunning examples of styling that came out of the 1980s, and then stuff it full of 1260cc honest to goodness, old-school GS four-cylinder power. Upgrade the suspension with beefier parts. Upgrade the brakes with bigger and better components. Give it some interesting history and what you have is the stuff of track day dreams (or nightmares, if the thought of a 171 HP Katana scares you a bit). Check this bad boy out!

1982 Suzuki Katana GS 1260 Race Bike for sale on eBay

From the seller:
1982 Suzuki Katana GS 1260 Race bike. Excellent condition. Completely rebuilt engine built by Frank Lyons PNW Machining. 171 HP EVERYTHING NEW!. Custom 1150 ported head. Pearson Crank, Web Cams #212, Katana rods, JE Pistons, 28mm/24mm Stainless Kibblewhite valves/ springs. Custom Slipper Clutch. Can be started by remote hand held starter or rollers.CR37mm Keihins. Dynatek 2000i Ignition. Custom adjustable triple tree with extra slugs. Braced swing arm. Custom Race Tech shocks G3, New 41mm forks springs and oil. EBC rotors, new pads Raced at the famous Phillip Island Circuit in Australia at the International Challenge. This bike is ready to race or track day!

Everywhere you look there are custom parts. The slipper clutch with custom cover is one focal point, as is the custom exhaust, the hollow 3-spoke wheels and the upgraded instrument cluster. The custom belly pan keeps it legal on the track, as does copious amounts of safety wire. Everything on this bike appears to be built for the purpose – and completely sano. Purists will decry the lack of OEM originality as well as a potential plummet in collector value, but to me this is a period hot rod that just looks right with some newer bits of tech bolted on. Located in sometimes sunny Portland, Oregon, this monster of a machine has a few more days at auction, with bidding up to a mere $3k (reserve not met). Check out all of the details here, and get ready to impress during your next track day event. Good Luck!!!

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Late Bloomer – 1996 Suzuki GSXR-750R

Published April 16, 2023 by Norman

1996 Suzuki GSXR-750R

Suzuki had lagged a wee bit as they rolled into the 1990s. The racetrack and motorsport were thriving with high attendance and that meant everyone could justify R&D. While at some points, Suzuki had led the race, in the early 1990s they had fallen victim to bikes like the ZX-7 and 916. The 1996 GSXR-750 was Suzuki’s response that leapfrogged them to the front of their class. While its competition was still wobbled by the initial punch, this generation of GSXR continued to beat up the competition by adding innovations such as fuel injection in the following years.

The headline for the 1996 redesign was all about the chassis. A new cradle frame helped the bike increase rigidity and shed 30 lbs. Along with weight reduction, the chassis also started accepting the intake air by way of the fairing scoops aka “Ram Air”. The motor was also all new in 1996 and was a key contributor to the weight loss which naturally also makes the engine revvier and more powerful.

From the seller:

Up for your consideration is a extremely clean blue & white 1996 gsxr 750 with only 6k miles. This bike has always been garage kept since new and the only modifications are a jet kit and full exhaust. I have the original owners manual tool kit and tank cover still in the package . You would be hard pressed to find another in this shape. I have a clear ny title that is not in my name , if this concerns you please do not bid . If you have any questions or need any additional pictures feel free to message me.

If I hadn’t just paid for a car I am not driving, I would seriously take a look at this one myself. This bike seems to be in phenomenal condition due to low miles and a caring owner. I mean there’s not a thing I would complain about here. When this listing had 6 days the price was at $6k or 6.5k and the owner has since reduced it to get a bit more traction on the auction and it’s working as a bid has appeared. While the auction will likely have a decent amount of upwards movement, this could be an opportunity to make your money on the buy.

Thanks for reading and good luck!

Norm

Featured Listing – 1988 Suzuki RGV-250 SP with just 6,132 Miles !

Published March 20, 2023 by Donn

Update 3.20.2023: Sold for $12,400! Congratulations to buyer and seller! If you have a Rare SportBike for sale, list it on RSBFS! -dc

Having been in collectors’ hands from early on, RSBFS reader Brian’s RGV250 SP is immaculate and freshly serviced. 1988 was Suzuki’s first year with the V-twin 249cc engine, and the SP sports a close-ratio cassette gearbox.

1988 Suzuki RGV-250 SP for sale on eBay

All new for 1988, the RGV250 was the best built, most expensive and most powerful ( in unrestricted markets ) 1/4 liter machine at the time. It uses twin 32mm Mikuni carburetors and a single-acting power valve to balance 30 ft.-lbs. torque with the JDM limit of 49 hp. Twin chassis spars are aluminum alloy with brackets holding the rear set pegs. Conventional forks and Full Floater monoshock are multi-adjustable, with 17-inch wheels front and rear. Brakes are outstanding in the segment with dual 290mm floating disks and 4-piston calipers up front.

Looking barely used, Brian has just had his RGV-250 serviced and with new tires. Factory low-profile signals are slick, along with the racey Sakaguchi chambers. Brian’s notes from the eBay auction –

I recently imported this RGV250 from Japan in late 2022. The bike was purchased from a private owner’s collection by JCG Trading (Graham Crump) and brought to the states It went directly to Downshift LA (Angel Perez) for a carb cleaning, safety check, and new tires. It is in excellent condition and starts smoothly with one kick. The bike is 35 years old and has a few small scrapes – shown in photos, but the overall condition of the body is excellent. The engine is immaculate and runs beautifully.

All original import paperwork is included with a Bill of Sale, CBP Customs Clearance, Import & Shipping documents, and the Japanese Original Title with all bike details.

Sakaguchi Dual Exhausts. There is one small very small dent in the left hand side, likely from a rider’s foot. JDM models had flush mount lights and the SP model adds a brake reservoir and closed ratio gearbox. Since import, this RGV250 has been ridden only twice for testing rides, with a total of 9.2 miles on brand-new Bridgestone Battlax BT090-Pro Tires.

I’m only selling as I am a bit too big for this bike. The RGV is much lighter at only 282 lbs (dry) and faster through the corners. The real power kicks in at around 8,000 rpm and it feels like suddenly it has 2x the power. It’s a true screamer and a very rare, prized bike to add to your collection and is ready to ride.

RGV-250’s sold out early in Britain, where they were unrestricted and reviewers said they could putt around town under 5,000 rpm, and steal the show when the power valve opened at 8,000. The street might not be the best place to do all the shifting needed to keep the revs up, or explore the extraordinary lean angles possible, but maybe a remote twisty bit or track day. Keep an eye on the – eBay auction – and you can reach Brian using the Contact Seller button.

-donn

I Think I’m Turning Japanese – 1985 Suzuki RG500G Gamma

Published March 16, 2023 by Mike

Spring has not yet sprung, but the ring-a-ding-ding sounds of our favorite smokers continue this week with a very cool RG500 Gamma. We don’t see enough of these square-four monsters on these pages, and rarer still in the black & red livery. This particular bike is on the ground in Japan, purportedly a full-power example out of Australia. It doesn’t matter to me what flag it runs under, because as an American this is one awesome looking 38 year old piece of forbidden fruit.

1985 Suzuki RG500G Gamma for sale on eBay

The RG500 magic starts with the engine – which is actually TWO engines. Think of the RG as a pair of independent, parallel-twin, 250cc two stokes, complete with independent rotary valve induction (there is a very thin, Mikuni flat slide attached to every cylinder), exhaust and crankshaft. Now stack those two on top of each other, one right behind the other. Connect the two cranks via gearing, and route that whole hot mess through the gearbox. You end up with a very powerful, very compact and dense package that can be placed far forward in the chassis for optimal weight distribution. And speaking of chassis, that would be a double down tube cradle style affair, exquisitely constructed in aluminum alloy. A 38mm, air adjustable front fork and Full Floater single rear shock complete the package.

From the seller:
SUZUKI RG500G GAMMA(Type HM31A, motor type M301)Export car full power (Australian specification) There is an aluminum caution plate on the left side of the frame. (Year 1985)500cc 2-stroke square 4-cylinder full power engine It is a very valuable vehicle. First year registration date in Japan (April 1994)

*Restore & Custom*The engine has been fully overhauled at a specialty shop (there is a list of work, change parts, etc.).
* Replacement of uotani SP II coil, headlight relay kit, etc., harness wiring, other electrical system refresh (work, change parts, etc. list available).
* Restoration around the car body (work, change parts etc. list available).In addition, customization and maintenance at the shop
* Racing chamber for Sugaya 500 Gamma (at that time).
*Equipped with carburetor O/H setting and oil check valve.
* Ohlins rear shock (separate tank with height adjustment).
* O/H with white power front fork springs and hard OL.
* Change to external aluminum F sprocket outer plate.

More from the seller:
Restore & custom
The engine is full overhauled at a specialty shop (listed, changed parts, etc.).
*New speedometer at the same time as engine O/H.
Current mileage 6533km (30400km before O/H) There is a possibility that the odometer will increase due to handling.
*Replacement of uotani SP II coil, headlight relay making, harness wiring, and other electrical refresh (list of work, change parts, etc.).
#Restore around the body (list of work, change parts, etc.).
*Sugaya 500 Gamma Racing Chamber (at that time).
*Cabretta O/H setting, oil check valve is installed.
*Orleans -made rear shock (separate tank, vehicle height adjustment).
*O/H with white power front fork spring and hard OL.
* Changed to external aluminum F sprocket outa plate.
* Changed to XAM front sprocket, aluminum rear sprocket, 520 chain.
* Brembo front master cylinder
* Mesh brake hose before and after.
* Yamaha TZR High Slottle / OW type thin handle switch.
* Seat leather reupholstered
* Various bearings around the body, dust seal replacement.
* Suzuki genuine key x 2 (main key, gasoline tank opener, gasoline tank cap, same seat).
* At the time of sale, such as the body, front and rear wheels, exterior, it is almost for Suzuki genuine export. (FRP non-genuine under cowl)
* The inside of the gasoline tank seems to be rusted.
There is no big wound due to falls or accidents.
* Although it was stored indoors, there may be scratches, cracks, rust, dirt, etc. Be sure to check the image for used cars, and ask if you do not know.
* No issues with riding at the moment.
* Accessories other than the main unit (used goods include scratches, rust, dirt, etc.
* Buyers are responsible for paying transportation costs, taxes.
* An export cancellation registration certificate is attached.
* Tandem seat and manufacturer genuine 500 racing stand (at that time). If you wish,we will ship separately.

A full power RG500 is published as 95 HP – which is a fair amount of poke for a sub 350 pound (dry) machine. This gives the big RG its bona fide GP replica status, and general reputation as the fastest of the street-going two strokes. This one is safely tucked away in Japan, indicates nearly 23,000 miles on the KM clocks, and has been cared for and maintained in a manner that allows it to show very well indeed. Paperwork, shipping, taxes and importation hurdles notwithstanding, this auction has an opening ask of $36,500 USD (no takers yet) and a BIN of $48,000 USD. Check out all of the details here – including a walk around video – and Good Luck!!