Post Sale Update: This RK sold for $41,100 + 7% buyer’s fee = $43,977 after 141 bids on Iconic Motorbike Auctions.
A collector friend in Arizona is letting go of some of his “zero mile bikes” over on Iconic Motorbike Auctions. The first one is a Suzuki GSX-R750RK, which is arguably the most special of the Gixxers as it was the only homologation version Suzuki ever created for that venerable nameplate.
The RK was also known as the RR – no matter what you called it, it was rare. Just 500 were built for homologation purposes, none of which were officially sold in the US. Suzuki lengthened the stroke of the motor to make it easier for race teams to tune, and there were extra goodies like a magnesium cylinder head cover, Mikuni BST-40 carb, close-ratio gearbox, stronger clutch with an additional plate, aluminum fuel tank, quick disconnect fiberglass bodywork, wider wheels, lower handlebars, repositioned footpegs, thinner seat, 43mm front fork with rebound and compression adjustment, 310mm front disc brakes, and in Suzuki’s words, a “chain with special gold-colored outer plates, creating an impressive gold line.” Nothing but the best, huh? For more on the RK, check out this recap on Motorcycle.com.
This example (VIN: GR79A-100116) was imported to the US in October of 2007, where it stayed with a private party in Ohio until the current owner purchased it in 2010. It has just 5.4 miles and it’s equipped with the original Michelin A59X/M59X tires – the first radial street motorcycle tires! The only cosmetic flaw appears to be missing bar ends, and it’s offered on a bill of sale.
Find this RK for sale in Sun City, Arizona with bidding up to $13,600 and the reserve not yet met here on Iconic Motorbike Auctions.