The Suzuki RG 500 Gamma motorcycle specifications include a 498 cc (30.39 cu in) engine, power of 95 hp (69.3 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 181 kg (399 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 45% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 18% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 46th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 10% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 36th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 55% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
95 hp — more powerful than about 72% of Suzuki models with power data.
498 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of Suzuki models.
181 kg — heavier than about 36% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 64%.
22 L — larger than about 99% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 120/90-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.525 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 524.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 190.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Square four cylinder |
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| Displacement | 498 cc (30.39 cu in) |
| Power | 95 hp (69.3 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 56.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Rotary valves & variable discharge openings |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
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| Front tire | 110/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 120/90-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 181 kg (399 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 228.0 km/h (141.7 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.