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Suzuki RG 500 - Gamma
The 1987 Suzuki RG 500 - Gamma is a stylish and Supersport motorcycle with Water cooled, 498cc, 2-stroke and 94.22 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9500 rpm.
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
- Valve train:Rotary inlet valve, variable
- Sparks per cylinder:1
- Ignition type:Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
- Compression:7:1
- Engine mounting:Transverse
- Lubrication system:Wet sump
- Gear box:Manual 6-speed
- Clutch:Wet, cable operated
- Final drive:Chain
- Spark plug pipe type:NGK, BR9ES
- Starter:Electric
Dimensions
- Length:82.7 inch
- Width:27.4 inch
- Height:46.7 inch
- Wheel base:56.1 inch
- Ground clearance:4.72 inch
- Seat height:30.3 inch
- Curb weight:399 lbs
- Dry weight:343.9 lbs
Chassis and suspension
- 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
- Frame type:steel, Double cradle frame
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