Suzuki RG 500 gamma

This article is about a racing motorcycle. For the road-going production motorcycle, see Suzuki RG500.
Suzuki RG500 gamma
ManufacturerSuzuki
Production1981–1984
PredecessorSuzuki RG 500
SuccessorSuzuki RGV500
Engine498.5 cc (30.42 cu in) two-stroke 4 cylinders U engine
Bore / stroke56 mm × 50.6 mm (2.20 in × 1.99 in)
Power95 hp (71 kW; 96 PS) @ 9,500 rpm
RelatedSuzuki RG500

Suzuki RG 500 gamma racing motorcycle was manufactured by Suzuki from 1981 to 1984 for competition in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing series. The motorcycle was powered by a 500 cc two stroke engine.

The bike debuted in 1981 replacing the Suzuki RG 500. The Roberto Gallina-Suzuki team won two consecutive riders world championships in the 500cc class with Marco Lucchinelli in 1981 and Franco Uncini in 1982.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.