https://www.ebay.com/itm/334472591295?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IR4BjylkTzy&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=IR4BjylkTzy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY&fbclid=IwAR0MH5lVoKAo_E-NoQrnnMc9bBtmAD7y8DAwrW8JrniOO6Zd97rUkFKckqU (https://www.ebay.com/itm/334472591295?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IR4BjylkTzy&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=IR4BjylkTzy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY&fbclid=IwAR0MH5lVoKAo_E-NoQrnnMc9bBtmAD7y8DAwrW8JrniOO6Zd97rUkFKckqU)
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Yikes, only $95K BIN :omg: Wonder what the reserve is?
There's an example of a bike that can never be ridden. Doing so would cut it's value to less than 1/3
For later reference after the listing is no longer available:
Ebay ad description:
1984 Yamaha RZV500R
Zero Hour New Yamaha 1984 RZV500R Museum Piece
The rarest of 500cc two strokes the 1984 Yamaha RZV500R of which only 1600 were built. Not to be confused with the RZ500 or RD500 which had steel frames. This Japanese only model 51X featured a custom alloy frame and many trick features to lower its weight by 20lbs. This is the most collectible 500 two stroke production model from the 80s.
This 2 push kilometer - zero hour example spent its life in a Japanese collection until it was sold to RDM motors in Japan in 2016. The current owner purchase it from RDM and airfreighted it to California at considerable expense with the help of Moto2GP. The factory anti scuff plastic stickers are still on the frame and the mirrors and manual still vacuum sealed in original factory delivery bag. The tool kit is under the seat and it has two Factory keys plus a Yamaha factory spare windscreen. This example has never been titled or registered. Sold with a Bill of Sale only.
It's sitting on Dunlop original date coded tires from 1984. The bike is very clean with no repairs or scratches. The paint on the tank has developed small crazing that's barely noticeable on the thin white inbetween the red and blue divide. The windscreens black paint accent is peeling off but has a factory replacement windscreen still in box. Nothing else is noted. It comes with a copy of the factory build sheet in Japanese with VIN. The fairings have never been removed.
While never run this bike could be restored or kept as a museum piece. This bike has been followed by many in Yamaha forums since it's discovery in 2015. It's believed to be one of two or three New RZV500R's left in existence worldwide.
This bike comes with a Bill of Sale and is a CASH sale only. It must be picked up as I do not ship. Cash within 7 days of auction. No wires, checks or Venmo's. Inspections available just message me.
Northern California
Same seller also has an ultra-low-mile RG500 listed. I didn't know that they even made the 500 as late as 1989, I thought 87 was the final year?
1989 Suzuki rg500 gamma
New 1989 Suzuki RG500 Gamma Museum Piece Zero Hours
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334473176436
Starting bid: US $25,000.00
Buy It Now: US $95,000.00
A lot of interest in these two. Still almost 6 days to go
1984 Yamaha RZV500R
Current bid: $69,700.00
12 bids 5 bidders
1989 Suzuki rg500 gamma
Current bid: $65,100.00
5 bids 4 bidders
Still time for my winning lotto ticket to be drawn and place a bid. :metal:
Neither one sold
RZV500R: Reserve Not Met, Bid to $73,433
Relisted for $85K OBO
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334484109555
RG500: Reserve Not Met, Bid to $67,100
Relisted for $85K OBO
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334484115889
Is that crazy money for that bike or what?