If you are one of those fans of Old School in general, and 2T in particular, it is very likely that at some point in your life you have seriously considered getting one. Suzuki RGV250. Regardless of which generation of the model you are most passionate about, there is an aspect in all of them that makes them shine even brighter: their liveries.
Because few things in the world of two wheels have more character and beauty than one of those decorations. racing from the end of the last century.
Suzuki RGV250 replica “Pepsi Schwantz” in detail
In fact, so much so that today many preparers have once again implemented this type of graphics and colors in many of their projects. Without going any further we have Haxch Moto and their impressive Suzuki GSX-R1000R “Cyclone” and XZR900 Thunderbolt. But also to Nabspeed Moto, a specialized workshop located in Pott Shrigley, near Macclesfield, which with this Suzuki RGV250 replica “Pepsi Schwantz”, demonstrates once again the rise of some models that were true stars in their respective ranges in the last stages of the 20th century.
Anyone who loves this “Old School” culture is also a lover of the adventures and achievements achieved by the Texan pilot on the back of his Suzuki RGV500 in the World Speed Championship. First with that decoration under the sponsorship of Pepsi and later decked out in the Lucky Strike colors. What a time when there was freedom of expression and choice and you could sign a contract with a tobacco company so that the latter would sponsor you on a sporting level, right?…
Far from having fallen into oblivion, those aesthetics so idolized in their time return with more force to this day. This Suzuki RGV250 replica “Pepsi Schwantz” is the most reliable proof of what we claim. A motorcycle that has also been built using the extensive and long-awaited catalog of components that Tyga Performance puts at the service of its customers.
Behind this work is Nabspeed Moto with Christian Bell at the head, founder and alma mater of this business adventure. Officially presented during the celebration of the Bike Shed Show 2026, it powerfully attracted the attention of visitors to the event. Also that of our colleagues from Bike Bound who were lucky enough to be able to chat with its creator and comment on the most relevant aspects of the project.
Built specifically for a client, as Bell himself explains this “He had gathered an arsenal of parts to assemble the bike himself”although he finally ended up requesting the services of Christian and his team, who happily accepted the assignment. Regarding the main components and modifications that this Suzuki RGV250 “Pepsi Schwantz” replica has, we can review:
- Chassis is from a Suzuki RGV250 VJ21
- Rest of parts from VJ21 and VJ22
- Engine rebuilt and upgraded by Viper Racing UK, including machined cylinder heads
- Tyga Performance Exhaust Kit
- Tyga Performance Fairing etc.
The final result, as it could not be otherwise, is orgasmic on all levels. As detailed by Bell “with the modifications, I would expect the engine to make around 70hp, which at less than 130kg makes it run like a demon!”and clarifies about its operation:
“The engine runs perfectly at 2,000 rpm, but it really rewards you when you push it hard.” Finally, and as expected, we are faced with “an incredibly exciting bike and attracts a lot of attention, especially because of the roar of the exhaust”, Christian states.
If you want to know the rest of his projects you can follow him on his social networks. We assure you that they will not disappoint you.
