Suzuki RG 500 Gamma (1987) vs Yamaha TW 200 (2006-08) vs Maico GM Star 250E (1986)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Yamaha | Maico |
| Model: | RG 500 Gamma | TW 200 | GM Star 250E |
| Years: | 1987 | 2006-08 | 1986 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve | Single cylinder, two sroke, SOHC |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 196 cc / 11.96 cub in. | 247 cc / 15.1 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 50.6 mm | 67 x 55.7 mm | 67 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Water cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Ignition: | Suzuki PEI | CDI | MOTOPLAT electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 70 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm | 16 hp / 11.7 kW @ 8000 rpm | 36 kW / 49 hp @ 8000 rpm (Restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp) |
| Clutch: | Wet, cable operated | Multi-plate wet clutch | Wet, multi disc |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5-Speed, constant mesh | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 2.500 (40/16) | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing. | 33mm Telescopic fork | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.2 in | 160 mm / 6.3 in. | 305 mm / 12 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload | Single shock | Maico twin link with Öhlins shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 126 mm / 4.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in. | 350 mm / 14 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 220mm disc | Disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 110mm Drum | Disc |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90 V16 | 130/80 -18 in | 3.00 x 21 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90 V17 | 180/80 -14 in | 4.10 x 18 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1326 mm / 52.2 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in. |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 960 mm / 37.8 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 264 mm / 10.4 in | 384 mm / 15.1 in. |
| Wet weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 126 kg / 278 lbs | 105 kg / 231 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 6.8 Litres / 1.7 US gal | 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal |