How much horsepower does a Suzuki RG500 have?
Claimed horsepower was 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 9000 RPM. The Suzuki RG500 Gamma was a motorcycle built by Suzuki between 1984 and 1987 and inspired by the RG Gamma Grand Prix racer of the 1970s, capitalizing on Suzuki’s seven consecutive constructors title wins in the 500 cc-class.
When did the Suzuki RG 500 gamma come out?
In 1985, Suzuki unveiled a stunning, spellbinding RG500 Gamma for the road. One might describe it as an authentic racer with lights. The race replica wars have certainly come a long way: replicas are now arguably as fast as some of the original racers on which they are based.
When did the Yamaha RG500 first come out?
In 1984, a Yamaha advert quite boldly stated “ No one has ever built a road machine so close in technical basis to a current GP winner. Quite frankly we do not expect that any one else ever will”. How wrong they were and just one year later they had good cause to regret that statement as the Suzuki RG500 burst onto the scene.
What’s the peak power of a Suzuki gamma?
Peak power comes on at 9,500 rpm, but the Gamma keeps revving all the way to 12,500 revs, albeit without producing much more, if any more, power in the higher revs.
What’s the top speed of a Suzuki RG500?
The RG had a power to weight ratio of 95 hp:340 lb’s (dry) which ensured rapid acceleration and a top speed of around 150 mph. The handling matched the engine’s performance with a single shock rear mounted to Suzuki’s full floating suspension system.
In 1985, Suzuki unveiled a stunning, spellbinding RG500 Gamma for the road. One might describe it as an authentic racer with lights. The race replica wars have certainly come a long way: replicas are now arguably as fast as some of the original racers on which they are based.
Is the Suzuki RG500 the same as the Yamaha 500lc?
For this year Suzuki have joined Yamaha by releasing their incredible RG500 Gamma. The big brother of the RG250, the 500 is aimed directly at the 500LC’s throat, and Suzuki have clearly spent the last 12 months studying the competition.
In 1984, a Yamaha advert quite boldly stated “ No one has ever built a road machine so close in technical basis to a current GP winner. Quite frankly we do not expect that any one else ever will”. How wrong they were and just one year later they had good cause to regret that statement as the Suzuki RG500 burst onto the scene.