3rd Jul, 2024 12:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 175
 

1981 Suzuki Beamish
Very early Mk3 model

Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500

Lot details

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not seen
MOT: Exempt

  • Fully rebuilt at great expense
  • A striking trials machine
  • One for the collection

Suzuki's first dedicated trials bike, the RL250, had appeared in1973, but failed to make a significant impression. Fortunately for Suzuki, Graham Beamish, Suzuki's UK motocross importer recognised the potential of the engine and commissioned Mick Whitlock to develop a Reynolds 531 frame to house the engine. The result announced during 1975, proved to be an instant success with 1200 examples finding buyers. Development over the next four years saw a greater percentage of British built components being used and detail revisions to the frame. For 1978 a 325cc version was made available to the public having previously been the preserve of the works riders.

This very early Mk3 Suzuki Beamish has been fully restored to a very high standard by the current vendor. The seller has been informed that the bike might perhaps be within the first 10 Mk3 examples built. Everything has been completely stripped, checked, refurbished or replaced where necessary . There are no accompanying documents with this machine.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217

 

Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 3rd Jul, 2024

An auction of classic motorcycles & vintage scooters taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, West Midlands.

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