Ah, one of the favorite bikes of the RSBFS faithful. The RZ500 in virtually any condition draws interest. This bike, while not the museum quality stocker that some seek, is a nicely modified and apparently well cared for example that always seems to sell. Besides, who doesn’t like to look at eye candy like this?!
Being a 1985 model, this bike is now some 28 years old. I’m not so sure I would go so far as calling it an antique (“classic” is a much better title), but for a bike nearing mid-life crisis it still represents itself very, very well. From the Yamaha GP livery to the small front hoop, this bike was build to look like its GP brothers. The frame is mild steel painted to look like aluminum (look for the lower output Japanese market RZV500 if you want the alloy frame), but does the intended job well. Readers and riders alike rave about the big RZ.
From the seller:
This bike is in excellent condition and is the best V-4 two stroke 500cc Grand Prix Replica you will find. The jetting is excellent and it makes an exceptional every day rider. Added items to make a great bike even better include Jolly Moto Italian made Grand Prix style light weight exhaust pipes and light weight aluminum mufflers; Mad Beaver Uni Air Filter/Gas/Coolant System modifications; Ohlins rear shock; gold wheels; racing solo seat cowl; aftermarket nylon sliders & slider support system; aftermarket Lockhart-Phillip Mirrors & turn signals; Tarozzi fork brace and much more.
Additional parts include many original parts–5 boxes of parts including extra stock wheels with rotors, maintenance and parts manuals, two 2 inch three ring notebooks with historical information on the RZ500, road tests, RZ/RD500 Club Newsletters & much more.
If you are looking for this bike you will know that they are rare and don’t often come up for sale. I’ve had this bike for many years and turning 60 last year decided it’s time to slow down a bit. With the Jolly Moto pipes you will notice that when it “comes on the pipes” the two stroke acceleration is amazing!
This bike has been maintained in excellent condition, never dropped and will attract attention wherever you ride.
If you’ve always wanted an RZ500 then this is your opportunity–don’t miss out!! Happy bidding!
As we all know from history, the rare and the desired do not come cheap. Long gone are the days when a RZ of any size would set you back $3-$5k. This one has a starting bid of $13,950 (with reserve), and a BIN of $14,950. That is about the ballpark for a nice 500 these days, with the higher prices for lower mileage or more stock examples. Click the link to jump over to the auction and drool over some pictures. Then plan a cruise up the inside passage to satisfy the significant other and take home an awesome souvenir!
MI
Very nice!. I wonder how long the riding season is in Anchorage? 2-3 months a year ?? lol
Wants too much for it, I bought nicer RZ500 in Florida for under $4k, shipping will be expensive.