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.

Model year

1988

Type

Supersport

Make

Suzuki

Engine Power

96.26 HP (70.8 kW) @ 9500 rpm

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:
96.26 HP (70.8 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

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
Frame type:
steel, Double cradle frame