Post Sale Update: This RGV sold for $9,690 after 36 bids on eBay in Springville, Utah.
30 years ago, Suzuki built a 250 two-stroke race-replica of its Gamma V-2 racer – good for over 50 horsepower in the narrow power-band. The Suzuki RGV250 was born, and it was impressive.As MCN puts it, “back in the day 250cc race replicas were the sharpest handling, most frenzied, maddest things you could buy on two wheels. Nowadays the RGV250 is a modern classic and is probably a bit slower and softer than you’d remember. It still looks good, sounds amazing and the smell of burning two-stroke oil will take you right back. Put simply, it’s still sensational.”
The bike got even better in the second generation (known as the VJ22), as shown in this featured example. The watercooled V-Twin engine got bigger carbs, bumping up output to 62 horsepower between 8-11k rpm. Other upgrades included a new swingarm that yielded better ground clearance and a stiffer rear end, though it (plus a few other changes) added 22 pounds to the weight. For more information on this bike, check out the model history from SuzukiCycle.org. Suzuki offered a “Lucky Strike” version with a livery inspired by the factory race bike – note that red circle on the tank and fairing is even incorporated on the frame!
This example has 4,903 kilometers (3,047 miles) and is offered with a Utah title. The seller says that all the bodywork is OEM and it’s in “mint condition with no dents, dings or scratches.” He also says that it runs like the day it was new, and he’s offering it with no reserve.
Find this Lucky Strike Suzuki for sale in Springville, Utah with bidding up to $5,600 here on eBay.