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Suzuki RG 500 Gamma (1986)

admin — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:46:07 +0000

The Suzuki RG 500 Gamma is a motorcycle that was manufactured in 1986. Its two-stroke square four-cylinder engine has a rotary valve with exhaust port valves and a capacity of 498 cc. The cooling system is liquid cooled, with a compression ratio of 7.0:1 and a lubrication system of wet sump induction. The ignition is from Suzuki PEI spark plug and starting is by kick. The maximum power output is 70 kW or 95 hp at 9000 rpm, with maximum power at the rear tire of 61.9 kW or 83 hp at 10000 rpm. The maximum torque output is 72 Nm or 7.3 kgf-m, 53.1 lb-ft at 9000 rpm. The clutch used is wet and cable operated, and the transmission has six speeds with a final drive of chain, 2.500 (40/16). The frame is made of steel and has a double cradle frame. The front suspension uses an air-adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload, and anti-dive valuing. The rear suspension has a shock absorber that is adjustable for spring preload. The front and rear brakes are made of two 260mm discs with four-piston calipers and a single 210mm disc with 2-piston caliper, respectively. The motorcycle’s dimensions are 2100 mm in length, 695 mm in width, and 1185 mm in height, and it has a seat height of 770 mm. The dry weight is 156 kg, while the wet weight is 175 kg, and the fuel capacity is 22 litres. The consumption average is 8.7 L/100 km, and the braking distance from 60 km/h to 0 is 16 m, while the braking distance from 100 km/h to 0 is 39.2 m. The standing quarter-mile distance for the motorcycle is 11.2 sec at 193.9 km/h, and the top speed is 236.4 km/h. It underwent a road test and was reviewed in the Motociclismo Motosprint Group Test.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki RG 500 Gamma

Year: 1986
Engine: Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SH Flatslide carburetors
Ignition: Suzuki PEI
Spark Plug: NGK, BR9ES
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 70 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 61.9 kW / 83 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m 53.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, 2.500 (40/16)
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.230 (58/26)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.636 (29/11) / 2nd 1.750 (28/16) / 3th 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.173 (27/23) / 5th 1.045 (23/22) / 6th 0.956 (22/23)
Frame: Steel, double cradle frame
Front Suspension: Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing.
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.2 in
Rear Suspension: Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 126 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 V16
Rear Tyre: 120/90 V17
Dimensions: Length 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width 695 mm / 27.4 in Height 1185 mm / 46.7 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in
Ground Clearance: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight: 156 kg / 339.5 lbs
Wet weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 8.7 L/100 km / 11.5 km/l / 27 US mpg / 32.5 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 16 m / 52.5 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 39.2 m / 18.6 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec / 193.9 km/h / 120.5 mph
Top Speed: 236.4 km/h / 146.9 mph
Road Test: Motociclismo Motosprint Group Test

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Suzuki RG 500 Gamma (1985)

admin — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:54:01 +0000

The Suzuki RG 500 Gamma motorcycle was produced in 1985, featuring a two-stroke square four-cylinder engine with a rotary valve and exhaust port valves. It had a capacity of 498 cc and a compression ratio of 7.0:1. Equipped with 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SH Flatslide carburetors and Suzuki PEI ignition, it had a maximum power of 70 kW / 95 hp at 9000 rpm and could reach a top speed of 236.4 km/h / 146.9 mph. The bike had a wet sump lubrication system and used NGK BR9ES spark plugs. The clutch was wet and cable operated, and it had a 6-speed transmission with final drive by chain.

The chassis was a steel double cradle frame with air adjustable fork suspension, adjustable spring preload, and anti-dive valuing, while the rear suspension was a shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload. The brakes included a dual 260 mm disc on the front and a single 210 mm disc on the rear. The bike had a length of 2100 mm, width of 695 mm, and a height of 1185 mm, with a wheelbase of 1425 mm and a seat height of 770 mm. Its dry weight was 156 kg, while its wet weight was 175 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 22 liters.

In testing, the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma had a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.2 seconds at 193.9 km/h / 120.5 mph and could brake from 100 km/h to 0 in 39.2 meters. It had an average fuel consumption of 8.7 L/100 km and could travel 11.5 km on a liter of fuel. The bike was included in a group test by Motociclismo Motosprint.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki RG 500 Gamma

Year: 1985
Engine: Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SH Flatslide carburetors
Ignition: Suzuki PEI
Spark Plug: NGK, BR9ES
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 70 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 61.9 kW / 83 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m 53.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, 2.500 (40/16)
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.230 (58/26)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.636 (29/11) / 2nd 1.750 (28/16) / 3th 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.173 (27/23) / 5th 1.045 (23/22) / 6th 0.956 (22/23)
Frame: Steel, double cradle frame
Front Suspension: Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing.
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.2 in
Rear Suspension: Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 126 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 V16
Rear Tyre: 120/90 V17
Dimensions: Length 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width 695 mm / 27.4 in Height 1185 mm / 46.7 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in
Ground Clearance: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight: 156 kg / 339.5 lbs
Wet weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 8.7 L/100 km / 11.5 km/l / 27 US mpg / 32.5 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 16 m / 52.5 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 39.2 m / 18.6 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec / 193.9 km/h / 120.5 mph
Top Speed: 236.4 km/h / 146.9 mph
Road Test: Motociclismo Motosprint Group Test

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Suzuki RG 500 Gamma (1987)

admin — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:33:59 +0000

The Suzuki RG 500 Gamma is a motorcycle model from 1987 with a two-stroke, square four-cylinder engine and 498 cc capacity. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system, wet sump lubrication, and four 28mm Mikuni VM28SH flatslide carburetors for induction. The ignition is Suzuki PEI and the spark plug is NGK BR9ES. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 70 kW / 95 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m 53.1 lb-ft at 9000 rpm. The clutch is wet and cable-operated, with a 6-speed transmission and final chain drive. The frame is made of steel, and the motorcycle has air-adjustable fork, 38 mm tubes, and an adjustable spring preload with anti-dive valuing. The front brakes consist of two 260 mm discs and 4 piston calipers, whereas the rear brake is a single 210 mm disc with 2 piston caliper. The fuel capacity is 22 litres, and the average consumption is 8.7 L/100 km or 27 US mpg. It has a top speed of 236.4 km/h or 146.9 mph and can complete a standing 1/4 mile race in 11.2 sec while reaching 193.9 km/h or 120.5 mph. This motorcycle was also part of a Motociclismo Motosprint Group test.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki RG 500 Gamma

Year: 1987
Engine: Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SH Flatslide carburetors
Ignition: Suzuki PEI
Spark Plug: NGK, BR9ES
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 70 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 61.9 kW / 83 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m 53.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, 2.500 (40/16)
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.230 (58/26)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.636 (29/11) / 2nd 1.750 (28/16) / 3th 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.173 (27/23) / 5th 1.045 (23/22) / 6th 0.956 (22/23)
Frame: Steel, double cradle frame
Front Suspension: Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing.
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.2 in
Rear Suspension: Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 126 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 V16
Rear Tyre: 120/90 V17
Dimensions: Length 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width 695 mm / 27.4 in Height 1185 mm / 46.7 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in
Ground Clearance: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight: 156 kg / 339.5 lbs
Wet weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 8.7 L/100 km / 11.5 km/l / 27 US mpg / 32.5 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 16 m / 52.5 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 39.2 m / 18.6 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec / 193.9 km/h / 120.5 mph
Top Speed: 236.4 km/h / 146.9 mph
Road Test: Motociclismo Motosprint Group Test

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