Suzuki RG 500 - Gamma 1985

Water cooled, 498cc, Inline-4, 2-stroke, Rotary inlet valve

Engine and transmission Switch unit
Engine type:	4 cylinders, 2-stroke, Inline
Displacement:	498 cc (30.43 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke:	2.2 inch × 1.99 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)
Cooling system:	Water cooled
Power:	94.22 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Throttle:	Cable operated
Valves
Valve train:	Rotary inlet valve, variable
Fuel and ignition
Sparks per cylinder:	1
Ignition type:	Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Compression:	7:1
Engine mounting:	Transverse
Gear box:	Manual 6-speed
Clutch:	Wet, cable operated
Final drive:	Chain
Spark plug pipe type:	NGK, BR9ES
Starter:	Electric

Dimensions
Physical measures
Length:	82.7 inch
Width:	27.4 inch
Height:	46.7 inch
Wheel base:	56.1 inch
Ground clearance:	4.72 inch
Seat height:	30.3 inch
Weight
Curb weight:	399 lbs
Dry weight:	343.9 lbs
Chassis and suspension
Frame type:	steel, Double cradle frame
Front
Suspension:	Cartridge
Brake:	Twin Disk
Tire:	110 / 90 R16
Tire pressure:	0.16 PSI, with pillion: 0.16 PSI withpilion
Rear
Suspension:	mono shock, Swingarm
Brake:	Disk
Tire:	120 / 90 R17
Tire pressure:	0.17 PSI, with pillion: 0.2 PSI withpilion
Other
ABS available:	No
Power-to-weight ratio:	0.38 KW/lbs (2.61 lbs/HP)
Top speed:	141.67 mph
Fuel capacity:	5.81 gals
Number of riders:	2 persons