Suzuki RG 250 Gamma (1983) vs Suzuki DR 500S (1983-85)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | RG 250 Gamma | DR 500S |
| Years: | 1983 | 1983-85 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, parallel twin, reed valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC |
| Capacity: | 247 cc / 15.1 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 x 54 mm | 88 x 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.4 :1 | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni VM28SS flat side carburetors | Mikuni 35SS, slingshot |
| Ignition: | Pointless Electrical Ignition | PEI pointless |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 32.8 kW / 45 hp @ 8500 rpm | 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 37 Nm / 3.8 kgf-m / 27.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain, #520, 110 links, O-ring sealed | Chain, O-ring |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil dampened with anti-dive | Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 230 mm / 9.1" |
| Rear Suspension: | Full Floater, mono-shock, gas/oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable | Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 220 mm / 8.7" |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 260 mm Discs ,1 piston caliper | Drum, 150 mm, expanding |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 210 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 150 mm, expanding |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 100/80-18 | 4.60-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1385 mm / 54.5 in | 1465 mm / 57.7" |
| Ground Clearance: | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 270 mm / 10.6" |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 870 mm / 34.3" |
| Dry Weight: | 131 kg / 289 lbs | 128 kg / 282 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal |