1993 Suzuki RGV250R

This magnificent machine, the epitome of two-stroke excellence, boasted razor-sharp handling that beckoned the aspirations of every 16 or 17-year-old enthusiast in the late 80s. Back then, acquiring the RGV250 might have been a distant dream due to financial constraints, and as the years passed, it became the one that slipped away. Fear not; a chance to relive those youthful thrills has presented itself.

Behold an extraordinary rarity—a 1993 RGV250R, adorned with a mere 3 miles on its odometer; yes, you read that correctly—just 3 miles! This renders the iconic Suzuki a virtual time capsule, a new bike frozen in the annals of its original allure. Immaculate and untouched, the RGV remains in a state almost identical to its factory-fresh condition, a testament to its pristine preservation. Registered in 2008 to adhere to the stringent two-stroke emission legislation, a visionary dealer foresaw the impending changes and secured its registration, ensuring its timeless legacy would endure beyond regulatory constraints.

Please note that the registration number S1 RGV is not included in the sale but is available by separate negotiation with the vendor. 

Stand back and take a look at the RGV… Straight out of the 90s and still as fresh as the day it was delivered to the dealer, thanks to it being pretty much in as new condition as you can possibly get with just three miles covered. 

Finished in the original colour of Pearl Novelty Black, the bike has the original grey metallic and purple decals, which are all in excellent condition. With no miles covered, the transparent screen has no nasty scratches, and the headlight and indicators are bright and crystal clear. 

Looking from the side, the petrol tank is excellent and perfectly shows off the Pearl Novelty Black. The fairings are in superb condition, with no scratches or chips noted anywhere. The rear end is like the front, the indicators are excellent, and there are no chips or scratches to the rear seat section. 

The original 16” rear wheel and 17” front wheel are finished in Purple and show no signs of age. The Bridgestone tyres do have a good amount of tread remaining but may have gone a little hard over the years.  

Sitting on the thin seat offers some comfort, as you would expect from a 90s sports bike; there is space for a pillion, and both seats are in excellent condition. The handlebars and grips are like new with no signs of wear. There is a minor amount of oxidisation on some of the aluminium parts, but this is extremely picky. 

The instruments are in excellent condition with no scratches to the faces, and the odometer shows the ultra low reading of just 3 miles. The switchgear is in like new condition, with no wear to the lettering. 

The two-stroke 249cc is a superb engine fueled by twin Minkuni TM34SS carburettors. The RGV produces around 61bhp, starts with a kickstart, and is enormous fun to ride; this is coupled to the twin can silencer, which helps give the bike its unique and incredible sound. As mentioned earlier, the engine was run last year after a small amount of recommissioning, which would be recommended again before riding the bike. 

The twin-spar aluminium frame is in excellent shape with no signs of corrosion or damage. There are some very minor spots of tarnishing on some of the bolts, but nothing which would be described as excessive. 

The suspension uses five-way adjustable front telescopic forks with anti-dive, and the rear is a single shock absorber, which is seven-way adjustable. The braking is handled by two 300mm discs, four-piston calipers on the front, and a single 210mm disc with a single-piston calliper on the rear. 

Although not ridden, with virtually no miles covered, we would expect the bike to ride like new.

Spending several years on display in a dealership, it was in 2008 that the dealer registered the Suzuki, and it was sold into another collection. Since then it went to another collector and was then purchased by our vendor, who has had it in his own collection for the past 15 years.

The bike comes with both keys, the original service booklet, the motorcycle documents folder, and the dealer-supplied micro-fiche exploded parts diagrams. The bike has been recommissioned and run over the past few years, the last time being in 2022, so it would be recommended to give this 90s icon a once over before taking it out on the road to complete its fourth mile. 

It is most definitely a rare find, and whether you want to ride it or put it into a collection, the Suzuki RGV250R is one of those iconic bikes you will never tire of riding or admiring. 

This is as close as it gets to stepping back to 1993, walking into a dealership and buying your new Suzuki RGV250R. Listen to the two-stroke engine, smell the oil/fuel mixture, and be transported back to simpler times as you jump on this iconic two-stroke from Suzuki, which we think will fetch in the region of £13,000 - £16,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this lot is located with the vendor in Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands. Viewings are strictly by appointment.  To make a booking, please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, and read our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.