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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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==1985 - 1987 Suzuki RG 500== | ==1985 - 1987 Suzuki RG 500== | ||
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== 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== | ==In Media== | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tin-joek-jau-ching#suzuki-rg500 Tin joek jau ching] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tin-joek-jau-ching#suzuki-rg500 Tin joek jau ching] | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/turbo-time#suzuki-rg500 Turbo time] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/turbo-time#suzuki-rg500 Turbo time] | ||
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[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RG500]] | |||
[[Category:Suzuki RG series]] | |||
[[Category:Suzuki RG500]] | |||
[[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] | [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||