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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Suzuki RG500 | |name = Suzuki RG500 | ||
| | |photo= RG 500 Gamma.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = RG 500 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Suzuki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1985 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Race Replica | ||
|engine = | |engine = Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary [[valve]] with exhaust [[port]] valves | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 55.9mm x 55.9mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 7.0:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed =127 mph | ||
|power = | |power = 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 9000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 53.11 ft/lbs (72.0 Nm) @ 9000RPM | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SH Flatslide carburetors | ||
|spark_plug = | |ignition = | ||
|battery = | |spark_plug = | ||
|transmission = | |battery = | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 6-Speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: Chain <br> | ||
|brakes = | Clutch: Wet, multiplate <br> | ||
|front_tire = | |||
|rear_tire | |frame = | ||
|rake_trail = | |suspension =Front: Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti [[dive]] valuing <br> | ||
|wheelbase = | Rear: Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload | ||
|length = | |brakes =Front: Double discs 260 mm <br>Rear: Single disc 210 mm | ||
|width = | |front_tire = {{tire|110/90 V16}} | ||
|height = | |rear_tire = {{tire|120/90 V17}} | ||
|seat_height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|dry_weight = | |wheelbase = 56.1 inches (1425 mm) | ||
|wet_weight = | |length = 82.72 inches (2101 mm) | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |width = 27.4 inches (696 mm) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |seat_height = 30.31 inches (770 mm) | ||
|turning_radius = | |dry_weight = | ||
|related = | |wet_weight = 175.0 kg | ||
|competition = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Suzuki RG400]] | |||
|competition = [[Yamaha RD500]]<br />[[Honda NS400R]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Suzuki]] RG 500''' was a Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1985. Max [[torque]] was 53.11 ft/lbs (72.0 Nm) @ 9000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 9000 RPM. | |||
==History== | |||
The '''Suzuki RG500''' Gamma was a [[motorcycle]] built by [[Suzuki]] between 1984 and 1987 and inspired by the RG Gamma [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|Grand Prix]] racer of the 1970s, capitalizing on Suzuki's seven consecutive constructors title wins in the 500 cc-class. The Gamma was powered by a two stroke, rotary valve, twin crank, [[U_engine|square four engine]] displacing 498 cubic centimeters. The power output was 93.7bhp at 9,500 RPM. The [[engine]] employed [[liquid-cooling]] by means of a front-mounted radiator with a thermostatic control. Suzuki employed an aluminum boxsection frame with castings for the headstock and swinging arm for the Gamma. The front suspension had pre-load adjust and an anti-dive system called "POSI DAMP" to control the tendency of a motorcycle's nose to dive under braking. At the rear the full-floater suspension design used dual-swingarms. The motorcycle weighed 154kg dry. | The '''Suzuki RG500''' Gamma was a [[motorcycle]] built by [[Suzuki]] between 1984 and 1987 and inspired by the RG Gamma [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|Grand Prix]] racer of the 1970s, capitalizing on Suzuki's seven consecutive constructors title wins in the 500 cc-class. The Gamma was powered by a two stroke, rotary valve, twin crank, [[U_engine|square four engine]] displacing 498 cubic centimeters. The power output was 93.7bhp at 9,500 RPM. The [[engine]] employed [[liquid-cooling]] by means of a front-mounted radiator with a thermostatic control. Suzuki employed an aluminum boxsection frame with castings for the headstock and swinging arm for the Gamma. The front suspension had pre-load adjust and an anti-dive system called "POSI DAMP" to control the tendency of a motorcycle's nose to dive under braking. At the rear the full-floater suspension design used dual-swingarms. The motorcycle weighed 154kg dry. | ||
The bike was also offered as a RG400 mainly for the Asian markets. | The bike was also offered as a [[Suzuki RG400|RG400]] mainly for the Asian markets. | ||
==Engine== | |||
A 55.9mm [[bore]] x 55.9mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 110/90 V16 front [[tire]] and a 120/90 V17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 260 mm in the front and a Single disc 210 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing while the rear was equipped with a Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload. The wheelbase was 56.1 inches (1425 mm) long. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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File:1985_RG500_AMC-ad1_603.jpg | File:1985_RG500_AMC-ad1_603.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==1985 - 1987 Suzuki RG 500== | |||
[[File:suzuki-rg500-1985-1987-4.jpg|600px|1985 - 1987 Suzuki RG 500]] | |||
[[File:suzuki-rg500-1985-1987-3.jpg|600px|1985 - 1987 Suzuki RG 500]] | |||
[[File:suzuki-rg500-1985-1987-2.jpg|600px|1985 - 1987 Suzuki RG 500]] | |||
[[File:suzuki-rg500-1985-1987-1.jpg|600px|1985 - 1987 Suzuki RG 500]] | |||
[[File:suzuki-rg500-1985-1987-0.jpg|600px|1985 - 1987 Suzuki RG 500]] | |||
Yamaha's RZ500 V4 two-stroke changed the climate overnight when it was introduced last year. Suddenly grand prix technology didn't seem so preposterous. But Suzuki was fully aware of what Yamaha was up to. The RG500 doesn't look that light or for that matter, feel it. In the current vogue of the Japanese factories, the bike features a full race-styled fairing with rear bodywork that encloses the upper pair of exhaust pipes | |||
and reaches down to the footrests. The RG500 displays a chunky continuity of line that gives only a glimpse of the goingson inside the fairing. | |||
== Videos == | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoQ6HpBuJaI|600|center}} | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO8dR10qv9M|600|center}} | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tin-joek-jau-ching#suzuki-rg500 Tin joek jau ching] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/kamen-raida-burakku#suzuki-rg500 Kamen Raidâ Burakku] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/space-riders#suzuki-rg500 Space Riders] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/race-for-glory#suzuki-rg500 Race for Glory] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tian-ci-liang-yuan#suzuki-rg500 Tian ci liang yuan] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/turbo-time#suzuki-rg500 Turbo time] | |||
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[[Category:Suzuki RG series]] | [[Category:Suzuki RG series]] | ||
[[Category:Suzuki RG500]] | [[Category:Suzuki RG500]] | ||
[[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | |||