Suzuki RG 500 - Gamma
Suzuki launched its RG500 road bike 11 years after the RG500 racer hit the Grand Prix trail with Barry Sheene in 1974. Over the next ten years the RG took four world titles and 50 Grand Prix victories.
Technical Specifications
Engine and transmission
- Engine type:4 cylinders, 2-stroke, Inline
- Displacement:498 cc (30.43 cubic inches)
- Bore × stroke:2.2 inch × 1.99 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)
- Cooling system:Water cooled
- Power:94.22 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9500 rpm
- Throttle:Cable operated
- ValvesValve train:Rotary inlet valve, variable
- Fuel and ignitionSparks per cylinder:1Ignition type:Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
- Compression:7:1
- Engine mounting:Transverse
- Gear box:Manual 6-speed
- Clutch:Wet, cable operated
- Final drive:Chain
- Spark plug pipe type:NGK, BR9ES
- Starter:Electric
Dimensions
- Physical measuresLength:82.7 inchWidth:27.4 inchHeight:46.7 inch
- WeightCurb weight:399 lbsDry weight:343.9 lbs
- Wheel base:56.1 inch
- Ground clearance:4.72 inch
- Seat height:30.3 inch
Chassis and suspension
- Frame type:steel, Double cradle frame
- FrontSuspension:CartridgeBrake:Twin DiskTire:110 / 90 R16Tire pressure:0.16 PSI, with pillion: 0.16 PSI withpilion
- RearSuspension:mono shock, SwingarmBrake:DiskTire:120 / 90 R17Tire pressure:0.17 PSI, with pillion: 0.2 PSI withpilion
Other
- ABS available:No
- Power-to-weight ratio:0.38 KW/lbs (2.61 lbs/HP)
- Top speed:141.67 mph
- Fuel capacity:5.81 gals
- Number of riders:2 persons