Very Rare 1986 RZ500S in Germany

[silverstrom]

Was surprised to find this rare (1 of 150 and Canada only) 1986 RZ500S in Germany. Looks to be in flawless condition with only 900 km on the odometer. I'm typically skeptical about such claims, but this one does appear to be legitimate. High Price, but given the rarity and condition I think it's justified. Definitely a show piece and not a rider at that price.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/285400114080?_t ... p_homepage

[MK]

What's he dreaming at night? 40k for a stinky old 500?

He claims tires would be original, but that's Metzeler ME33 which were not. (OEM should be Bridgestone)

[silverstrom]

A rare 1986 1 of 150 stinky old 500 that somehow managed to find its way from Canada to Germany. A stinky old 500 with 900 original kms. Stink has been commanding lofty prices recently.

I saw the Metzeler tires and though that most considering the purchase would agree that replacing 37 year old tires wouldn't be seen as detrimental to the sale.

Original can only be taken so far. I'm sure some would insist on the original air in the original tires.

[Yamaha]

LoL SIlverStrom!! Too funny! But you are absolutely right, 37 year old tires, hell no!

[kosaprasa]

how do you know that is 1 of 150 and Canada only, because i had bought allso in Germany last year Canadian RZ500 for 10k €

[silverstrom]

how do you know that is 1 of 150 and Canada only, because i had bought allso in Germany last year Canadian RZ500 for 10k €

I know because anyone that really knows the RZ/RD/RZV500 knows about the rare 1986 RZ500S.

A lot of Canadian bikes found their way to Europe. Just because you bought a Canadian bike in Germany doesn't mean it's a 1986 RZ500S.

The 1986 RZ500S was only for the Canadian market. This model came with an extra flywheel and different upper crank.

1986 RZ500S 52X-007101 to 52X-007250. Again, Canada only.