The home market is pushing the prices of RZv500R's into the RG500 level and beyond...
Aluminum frame bikes have gained quite a bit over the steel version the past year.
(https://cdnyauction.buyee.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0307/users/3b51bfe6c7949b9cea1dfd8ed3d344b51768b2bd/i-img1200x900-1656722135xojgj2199543.jpg)
https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search/search?exflg=1&b=1&n=100&s1=featured&mode=2&auccat=2084008700&tab_ex=commerce&ei=utf-8&aq=-1&oq=&sc_i=&exflg=1&p=rzv&x=0&y=0
Prices here are on the rise as well
1984 Yamaha RZV500R
SOLD FOR: $32,100
"This Yamaha RZV500R sold before it was scheduled to go up on auction."
https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/1984-yamaha-rzv500r-2/
OR title, 15K miles
Ya gotta appreciate the 2 stroke Yamaha twins more and more each day.