LOT 98

1986 Suzuki RB50 (GSX-R50) Gag Minibike Registration no. to be advised Frame no. LA41A 108704 Engine no. 108745

Sold for £1,380 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 98

1986 Suzuki RB50 (GSX-R50) Gag Minibike
Registration no. to be advised Frame no. LA41A 108704 Engine no. 108745

The Summer Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show (Three-Day Auction)|2 July 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1986 Suzuki RB50 (GSX-R50) Gag Minibike
Registration no. to be advised
Frame no. LA41A 108704
Engine no. 108745

Reflecting the Japanese fondness for all things miniature, and styled like a miniature Grand Prix racer or GSX-R750, this Suzuki Gag Minibike is finished in striking 'Little Racing Pink' livery, one of the four different colour schemes available for this limited edition model. Produced for only a couple of seasons in the mid/late 1980s, the Suzuki Gag featured an aluminium beam frame, front disc brake, 'Full Floater' rear suspension, alloy wheels, a racing seat and a fairing, while the engine was a single-cylinder air-cooled four-stroke unit of 50cc capacity. Maximum power was 5.2bhp and the Gag weighed a mere 64kg (141lb). The gearbox was a four-speeder. Production lasted for barely two years. Popular with the racing fraternity as a paddock bike and much loved by children, the Gag packs a lot of fun into its compact dimensions.
This ultra-rare Gag is a very original example in the rarest of the four colour schemes on offer. Imported from Japan to the UK in May 2020, it displays a believed correct total of only 365 kilometres on the odometer and is described by the vendor as in generally very good condition, having last run in May 2021. This charming little machine is offered with NOVA acknowledgement and a V5C Registration Certificate.

Saleroom notices

The DVLA are yet to provide the seller with V5C's due to the ongoing backlog. There is a copy of the application present. The V5C will be forwarded to the buyer once the seller is in receipt. We are unable to locate an engine number. The tank is wrapped in pink vinyl with some bubbles beneath. There is a tear to the seat and some pitting/light corrosion present.

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