Across 5 covered model years from 1985 to 1989, the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 399 lb (181 kg).
Suzuki RG 500 Gamma weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma is lighter than about 82.4% of 74 Suzuki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki RG 500 Gamma weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 399 lb (181 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.25 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 80.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 9.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RG 500 Gamma weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 399 lb (181 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma lighter or heavier than other Suzuki sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 18th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki RG 500 Gamma years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Suzuki RG 500 Gamma and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 579 lb (262.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.25 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma above or below the typical Suzuki sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki sport bike weight of 446.4 lb (202.5 kg), the model is roughly 47.4 lb (21.5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.