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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Gamma: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Gamma: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Suzuki RG250 | |name = '''Suzuki RG250''' | ||
|photo= 1983_RG250_Gamma_side_500.jpg | |photo= 1983_RG250_Gamma_side_500.jpg | ||
|aka = RG250W, RG 250 W, RG 250 Gamma, RG 250, RG250 Gamma | |aka = RG250W, RG 250 W, RG 250 Gamma, RG 250, RG250 Gamma | ||
|manufacturer = Suzuki | |manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1983 - 1986 | |production = 1983 - 1986 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = [[Suzuki RGV250]] | |successor = [[Suzuki RGV250]] | ||
|class = Racing | |class = [[Racing]] | ||
|engine = 247 cc [[liquid-cooled]] [[two-stroke]] [[parallel twin]] | |engine = 247 cc [[liquid-cooled]] [[two-stroke]] [[parallel twin]] | ||
|bore_stroke = 54.0mm x 54.0mm | |bore_stroke = 54.0mm x 54.0mm | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
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The [[Suzuki|Suzuki]] RG250 Gamma was a two cylinder parallel, water cooled 250cc [[two-stroke|two-stroke]] motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1983 to 1987. One of the major features of the RG250 Gamma was its incredible power to weight ratio. Able to produce up to 45+ bhp at 8,500 RPM and 38.4 Nm torque at 8,000 rpm, weighing in at roughly 130 kg. The RG250 Gamma was the very first mass-produced motorcycle to have a lightweight aluminum frame and racing type aerodynamic fairing. It could reach a top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h). | |||
The Gamma also had a very advanced 'Full Floater' suspension system for its time, with the first Mk1s having 'anti-dive' front forks (which locked the front forks under hard braking to stop them diving). Due to this, the bike was dubbed the first street legal racer. In the 5 years of production the model underwent three major changes: | The Gamma also had a very advanced 'Full Floater' suspension system for its time, with the first Mk1s having 'anti-dive' front forks (which locked the front forks under hard braking to stop them diving). Due to this, the bike was dubbed the first street legal racer. In the 5 years of production the model underwent three major changes: | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[Image:Rg250.jpg|thumb|350px|1983 RG250]] | [[Image:Rg250.jpg|thumb|350px|1983 RG250]] | ||
While the other Japanese motorcycle went early (late 1960's and early 1970's) to four-stroke machines, Suzuki kept on manufacturing new and larger two-stroke machines. Yes, the first Suzuki ever made had a four-stroke engine, but at the time Honda presented its [[Honda CB750K|CB750]] there wasn't any four-strokes available from Suzuki. Instead, it was known to be able to build large, economical and practically ”bulletproof” machines like | While the other Japanese motorcycle went early (late 1960's and early 1970's) to four-stroke machines, Suzuki kept on manufacturing new and larger two-stroke machines. Yes, the first Suzuki ever made had a four-stroke engine, but at the time Honda presented its [[Honda CB750K|CB750]] there wasn't any four-strokes available from Suzuki. Instead, it was known to be able to build large, economical and practically ”bulletproof” machines like T500 and later GT750. It wasn't until the late-mid 1970's Suzuki also started to make four-strokes in a larger scale. But the two-stroke engines stayed alive on small and cheap machines — and on the racing track. | ||
In the early 1980's, when [[Yamaha]] presented its [[RZ250R]], the battle of the leadership of manufacturers in the 250 cc class was on. The first strike was drawn by HONDA in the VT250F (1982), followed with the ambitious work of the [[V3]]-engined [[Honda MVX250F|MVX250F]]. Yamaha and Honda were in the lead. For a while. In 1983 Suzuki presented the RG250 Gamma. Who was the king of the hill now? | In the early 1980's, when [[Yamaha]] presented its [[RZ250R]], the battle of the leadership of manufacturers in the 250 cc class was on. The first strike was drawn by HONDA in the VT250F (1982), followed with the ambitious work of the [[V3]]-engined [[Honda MVX250F|MVX250F]]. Yamaha and Honda were in the lead. For a while. In 1983 Suzuki presented the RG250 Gamma. Who was the king of the hill now? | ||
Many motorcycles have been called road-legal racers, but RG250 Gamma was actually the very first mass-produced motorcycle with a lightweight aluminum frame and racing type | Many motorcycles have been called road-legal racers, but RG250 Gamma was actually the very first mass-produced motorcycle with a lightweight aluminum frame and racing type aerodunamic fairing, starting a new trend. It was fast and it handled very well, obviously Suzuki had usedall its experiences from the race track and its knowledge in designing 2-stroke engines. Yes, the RG250 was a real road-legal racer and gained much popularity in racing circuits. It's not a bike for commuting but great on a track! | ||
The model was manufactured between 1983 and 1986 and it was finally replaced by the V-twin engined | The model was manufactured between 1983 and 1986 and it was finally replaced by the V-twin engined RGV250 in 1987. | ||
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==1984 RG250== | ==1984 RG250== | ||
[[Image:1984-Suzuki--Yellow-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Suzuki in Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1984-Suzuki--Yellow-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Suzuki RG250 in Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1984-Suzuki--Yellow-2.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Suzuki RG250 in Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1984-Suzuki--Yellow-3.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Suzuki RG250 in Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1984-Suzuki--Yellow-4.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Suzuki RG250 in Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1984-Suzuki--Yellow-5.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Suzuki RG250 in Yellow]] | |||
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==1985== | ==1985== | ||
[[Image:1985-Suzuki-RG250-Walter-Wolf-Silver-8208-0.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Suzuki RG250 Walter Wolf in Silver]] | |||
[[Image:1985-Suzuki-RG250-Walter-Wolf-Silver-8208-1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Suzuki RG250 Walter Wolf in Silver]] | |||
[[Image:1985-Suzuki-RG250-Walter-Wolf-Silver-8208-2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Suzuki RG250 Walter Wolf in Silver]] | |||
[[Image:1985-Suzuki-RG250-Walter-Wolf-Silver-8208-3.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Suzuki RG250 Walter Wolf in Silver]] | |||
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==1987== | ==1987== | ||
[[Image:1987-Suzuki-RG250-WhiteBlue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Suzuki RG250 Gamma in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1987-Suzuki-RG250-WhiteBlue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Suzuki RG250 Gamma in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1987-Suzuki-RG250-WhiteBlue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Suzuki RG250 Gamma in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1987-Suzuki-RG250-WhiteBlue-3.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Suzuki RG250 Gamma in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1987-Suzuki-RG250-WhiteBlue-4.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Suzuki RG250 Gamma in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1987-Suzuki-RG250-WhiteBlue-5.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Suzuki RG250 Gamma in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1987-Suzuki-RG250-WhiteBlue-6.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Suzuki RG250 Gamma in White/Blue]] | |||
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*1987 was the last year for the RG250 Gamma. | *1987 was the last year for the RG250 Gamma. | ||
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==1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma== | ==1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma== | ||
File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-4.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma | [[File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-4.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma]] | ||
File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-3.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma | [[File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-3.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma]] | ||
File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-2.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma | [[File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-2.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma]] | ||
File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-1.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma | [[File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-1.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma]] | ||
File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-0.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma | [[File:suzuki-rg250-1983-1986-0.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma]] | ||
This first mass-produced motorcycle with a lightweight aluminum frame and racing type aerodynamic fairing was manufactured between 1983-1986 and replaced by the V-twin RG 250 one year later. The RG 250 Gamma (presented in March 1983) had a liqued-cooled two-stroke parallel twin engine with 46 hp maximum power output at relative low 8.500 rpm. Returning to the old days, the RG 250 Gamma was a two-stroke, but water-cooled and in a brilliant frame. | This first mass-produced motorcycle with a lightweight aluminum frame and racing type aerodynamic fairing was manufactured between 1983-1986 and replaced by the V-twin RG 250 one year later. The RG 250 Gamma (presented in March 1983) had a liqued-cooled two-stroke parallel twin engine with 46 hp maximum power output at relative low 8.500 rpm. Returning to the old days, the RG 250 Gamma was a two-stroke, but water-cooled and in a brilliant frame. | ||
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