Suzuki RG 500 - Gamma

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.

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Model year
1985
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Make
Suzuki
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Engine Power
94.22 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9500 rpm
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Top Speed
141.67 mph

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
  • Valves
    Valve train:
    Rotary inlet valve, variable
  • Fuel and ignition
    Sparks per cylinder:
    1
    Ignition 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 measures
    Length:
    82.7 inch
    Width:
    27.4 inch
    Height:
    46.7 inch
  • Weight
    Curb weight:
    399 lbs
    Dry 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
  • Front
    Suspension:
    Cartridge
    Brake:
    Twin Disk
    Tire:
    110 / 90 R16
    Tire pressure:
    0.16 PSI, with pillion: 0.16 PSI withpilion
  • Rear
    Suspension:
    mono shock, Swingarm
    Brake:
    Disk
    Tire:
    120 / 90 R17
    Tire 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

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