Do you think 'The Bike Made Me Do it'...

[MarJay]

... would be an acceptable defense?


https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/BuellandRGV1.jpg

I've just bought another bike. Its Like the Buell, and yet it isn't

They are both very light
They are both highly tuned
They both go around corners very well indeed
They are both physically small with high footpegs
They both inspire me with cornering confidence I never thought I had!
They are both very loud

https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/RGV250-1.jpg

Its a 1994 Suzuki RGV250!

I realised a short while ago that my TZR250 would not be ideal as a trackday bike. It was in need of a little too much attention and I was uncertain about taking such a classic machine on track.

I thought it would be better if someone who appreciates 80's two strokes, and Yamahas (or both ) were to own the bike. So I sold it to Keith (Kickstart)!

He came along with his trailer, and as luck would have it he was in Reading anyway to pick up his Bandit which he had left at BigCC racing to have some flatslide carbs fitted.

https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/TZRandBandit.jpg

We strapped the bikes to the trailer, and as Keith had his camera, we thought we would take a few Photos of my shiney bikes!

I had a hankering for a two stroke trackbike, as I enjoyed the TZR so much. I wanted as modern a bike as I could afford, so I settled on the RGV. Ally beam frame, USD forks, remote resevoir rear shock and twin disc four pot brakes. All very modern!

The RGV may be similar to the Buell in some ways, but it differs in a lot of ways too. For example, the Buell redlines at 6krpm

https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/Buell1.jpg

Whereas the RGV doesn't move until you are slipping the clutch at 7krpm! The Buell has an upright and high riding position with wide bars and pegs which are level with the seat. The RGV is hunkered down and the bars are very low indeed!

https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/RGV250Cockpit.jpg

The RGV is a mad little bike. It turns easily and is very stable and yet flickable. On pipe it accelerates like a demon, and actually I seem to ride it at a faster top speed than the Buell!

https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/Buell2.jpg

I can't really go faster than around 80mph on the Buell due to the wide bars a previous owner fitted, plus the lack of full fairing. I don't really care because I like my license, however I fitted a double bubble screen to try to make motorway riding a little more comfortable. The Buell and the RGV are both bikes which urge you on, urge you to go faster. They both don't like to be ridden at constant speed and they both have excellent brakes.

https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/RGV250-2.jpg

I bought the RGV from a gentleman who resides on the RGV250 forum. He had obviously looked after the bike very thoroughly and his shed was absolutely immaculate. He seemed rather shocked to see G and I load it into his van, particularly when he saw inside the van! He is currently rebuilding an RG500, I assume as a trackbike. When I picked up the RGV he was still a little unsure which fairing to fit to it...

The RGV is in very good condition, but needs a new exhaust end can gasket, as the upper exhaust can is leaking a little

https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/RGV250-3.jpg

Overall I am very pleased with both of my bikes. They both have common elements I like, but I also like the extreme differences each has. I like having one bike with an upright riding position and one with a racing crouch. I like having a large four stroke air cooled twin and a tiny two stroke blaster!

https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/BuellandRGV2.jpg

Basically, I am a happy man! (skint, but happy! )

https://www.MarJay.co.uk/photos/BuellandRGV4.jpg

I just can't get over how similar the bikes feel, and yet how different they are. They both suit me very well, (especially with both being physically small and light) and they both inspire a cornering confidence that I have never had before. Hopefully I can GMKD on one or another of them soon. I need to book a trackday!!

I can't wait!
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British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

[NC30UK]

bRRRRRRRRRRRING DING DING *POP* BAAAAARP BAAAAAAAAAARP BAARP BOP BAM BRRRRRRRAAAAAM BROP BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

I'm so jelous!
Compression test it and check the vavle and your onto a winner.

[MarJay]

[Black Knight]

WOW.

Heaven!


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Where does a turn end? 'Where you can do anything with the gas you want to, where you are brave again, where your attention is free from the turn, where you are sure you can do it better next time; that's the end' - Keith Code.

[McGee]

Show off.
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

[phantomtek]

Beautiful.

Take care of her.

[Ork12]

I wish I could afford a RGV 250, they are soooooo beautiful, bet it sounds nice aswell . Enjoy it.
Alex

[DucatiEVO]

[robboadd]

Seriously though check the powervalves they are a big thing to go wrong on them and expensive to put right. Well buy new top end incl powervalves.

Anyways sexy bike I wish I didn't chicken out and get a 400 but I need it for everyday riding 2 Strokes hanv't really been my friend but when they work omg they work!