Collector Quality RG: Titled 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma

Collector Quality RG:  Titled 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma

I don’t care how many of these we post, I never get tired of them.  This one is a gem.  If you didn’t mortgage the house on the YZR500 replica from a a few days ago maybe you’d like to land a low mile, mint and titled RG500.

It doesn’t get much closer to showroom condition than this, especially for a 26 year old bike.  Somebody really cared for this bike.  I think it is in 100% stock condition.

It is a boring photo but very telling to me.  Look how the “off/run” button isn’t faded.  It hasn’t seen much sun.

And the story goes like this:

Not very often does an opportunity to own a near perfect – low mileage ( 3280 miles / 5307 KM’s ) California titled 1986 Suzuki RG 500 come around. If you are reading this then chances are you already know the value – collectability and shear awesomeness that these bikes possess. They are the ultimate two stroke motorcycle and If you have ever had the thrill of riding or owning one —  you know what I am talking about. They also go up in value very quickly — especially the few with low mileage and in great condition– as this bike represents.  Easy to ride around town — tame and relatively quiet — but get the revs up and suddenly you are on a mid 80’s GP race bike – these things are very peaky in GP hi rev mode and nothing sounds and accelerates quite like them.. Unintentional first – second and third gear wheelies … The power band is amazing. 4 cylinder 2 stroke perfection…This bike runs perfect – shifts perfect – looks perfect  — Totally stock and in showroom condition. A 9.9 out of 10.. ( This is a 26 year old bike that should be in a museum / it looks that beautiful  — there are however 3 minor imperfections ) 1.) Bottom of belly pan ( can’t see it unless you crawl under the bike) has a small melt spot as a result of fuel drippage / drain hose previously routed incorrectly .. 2.) Touch up on front fairing near headlight.. 1/4″ — look close and you still won’t see it… 3.) Left side panel near screw hole a small (1/4″) crack which was repaired.. hard to see so look close. ( All are very minor but wanted to mention them to the serious buyers / collectors that i am sure are looking at this fine example..) Never dropped – never rebuilt – never abused and always stored in a temp sensitive pampered environment .. It will be very hard to find a finer example with such low miles ( 3200) so if you are seriously considering grabbing one of these before they climb above $25K — and they will shortly — this is the RG you want  — Just installed two new Bridgestone Battle ax ‘s front and rear..

The only decision that has to be made is what kind of RG buyer are you?  Are you the type that leans to the collector side and like them stock?  Or are you the type that wants to put some miles on it and a twist that throttle like it was meant to be twisted?  The later I would assume would be much more interested in an RG that has had the more modern updates performed to it.  For the collector types, well this is what you wait for.  Add it to your collection here.

Ian