1984 SUZUKI RGB500 MK9 X3 FACTORY PROTOTYPE. SOLD

A 1984 Suzuki RGB500 MK9 Factory/Production prototype designated "X3". One of only five Factory prototypes produced in this last year of RGB500 production and developement. (Just 25 production Mk9's made in the same year.)

A recent import from Japan where it was 80% restored and then refreshed and finished in the UK by Nigel Everett for Steve Wheatman's Team Classic Suzuki.

It has a fully rebuilt MK9 engine with many new parts.
Specific X3 marked, magnesium Mikuni carbs.
An oversized Factory radiator.
A "one-off" Factory fuel tank.
Electronically powered tacho.
17" Campag front wheel, 18" rear wheel. New Avon tyres.
Fully overhauled original front calipers and new discs.

Has an aluminium Factory frame (number X3-RGB500), swingarm and yokes.

A very unique and outstanding example of the most iconic Post Classic Grand Prix racing motorcycle marque.

For more images and information please email vince@fondseca.com