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|name = RG250 | |||
|name = | |image = [[File:1983_RG250_Gamma_side_500.jpg|350px]] | ||
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|aka = | |manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | ||
|manufacturer = Suzuki | |parent_company = | ||
|parent_company = | |production = 83-86 | ||
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|successor = [[Suzuki RGV250]] | |successor = [[Suzuki RGV250]] | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = 247 cc [[liquid-cooled]] [[two-stroke]] [[parallel twin]] | |engine =247 cc [[liquid-cooled]] [[two-stroke]] [[parallel twin]] | ||
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|ignition = | |spark_plug = | ||
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|battery = | |battery = | ||
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The RG250 Has a Liquid-Cooled Parallel twin engine with 46 hp output at a relatively low 8600 rpm. The RG250 Gamma is a two stroke, but water cooled and in a brilliant frame, with 6 speeds lightweight aluminum frame, full floater suspension, it is a quick motorcycle which handles very well. It also has A.N.D.F., a proprietary [[Suzuki]] technology which was first used on the [[Suzuki RG500|RG500B]]. With a dry weight of way under 300 lbs. This bike is unbeatable in the tight stuff. This bike was made in special '''WALTER WOLF''' editions as well. | The RG250 Has a Liquid-Cooled Parallel twin engine with 46 hp output at a relatively low 8600 rpm. The RG250 Gamma is a two stroke, but water cooled and in a brilliant frame, with 6 speeds lightweight aluminum frame, full floater suspension, it is a quick motorcycle which handles very well. It also has A.N.D.F., a proprietary [[Suzuki]] technology which was first used on the [[Suzuki RG500|RG500B]]. With a dry weight of way under 300 lbs. This bike is unbeatable in the tight stuff. This bike was made in special '''WALTER WOLF''' editions as well. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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. | |||
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 | |||
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 RGV250 in 1987. | |||
==1983== | ==1983== | ||
[[File:1983_RG250_Gamma_side_500.jpg|left|thumb|1983 RG250]] | [[File:1983_RG250_Gamma_side_500.jpg|left|thumb|1983 RG250]] | ||
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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. | ||
Some modifications were made for the '87 year's model. The diameter of the front forks was increased from 36 to 38 mm (1.42 to 1.50 in.), the brake discs were enlargened and even the | Some modifications were made for the '87 year's model. The diameter of the front forks was increased from 36 to 38 mm (1.42 to 1.50 in.), the brake discs were enlargened and even the tyre sizes were changed (from 100/90-16 to 110/80-16 at the front and from 110/80-18 to 120/80-17 at the rear). The changes made the '87 model felt more rigid and less nervous than the earlier models. | ||
The blue-white RG250 below appears to be 1986-year's model, with all the 1986 specs, although it was sold in Canada as a 1987 H model, with a C in the model name (RG250CH), stating it was a Canada special. | The blue-white RG250 below appears to be 1986-year's model, with all the 1986 specs, although it was sold in Canada as a 1987 H model, with a C in the model name (RG250CH), stating it was a Canada special. | ||
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*Brakes - Rear: single 210 mm disc with 1-piston [[caliper]] | *Brakes - Rear: single 210 mm disc with 1-piston [[caliper]] | ||
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[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RG250]] | [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RG250]] | ||
[[Category:Suzuki RG series]] | [[Category:Suzuki RG series]] | ||