[BraveMan]

The Suzuki RE5 was introduced in 1975. The picture you have in your post is the 1976 model. A picture of the 1975 model is shown below. Note the cylindrical shape of the instrument pod, with its disappearing cover . . .

A number of changes were made to the mount in an attempt to deal with the aforementioned shortcomings. As a collectable, I would think the '75 model would be worth more.

Joe, I wouldn't mind taking one for a spin; looks like it might be fun! If I were a rich man, I'd have one of these in my stable right next to a Suzuki "Water Buffalo". ;0)

[JoeSixPack1]

I had wankel stock in the 70's!! Shoot me!

But one thing i do notice being an old fart, those 70's era bikes are wonderful to look at, brings memories of easier times, helmets with no liners, $15 rear tires, busted chains and sprockets and sparkplug sandblasting tools ! :-)

I want one that defies gravity, growls at old ladys, sets off car alarms, never falls over and slips into the fourth dimension just before an impact!

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