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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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==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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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Suzuki-RG250-83.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250]] | |||
File:Suzuki-RG250-83.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250 | [[File:Suzuki-RG250-83--1.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250]] | ||
File:Suzuki-RG250-83--1.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250 | [[File:Suzuki-RG-250-Gamma-83.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250]] | ||
File:Suzuki-RG-250-Gamma-83.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250 | [[File:Suzuki-RG250-83--2.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250]] | ||
File:Suzuki-RG250-83--2.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250 | [[File:Suzuki-RG250-83--3.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250]] | ||
File:Suzuki-RG250-83--3.jpg|600px|Suzuki RG250 | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == |