Suzuki RG50

The Suzuki RG50 motorcycle was produced in different versions. One of them, the RG50 Gamma, is a sport motorcycle powered by a two-stroke, single-cylinder engine of 49 cubic centimeters displacement that has been around since at least 1986. It is not currently in production.

This motorcycle has a six-speed transmission. Its maximum speed on level pavement with no headwind is 60 km/hour in 4th gear at 6000 rpm. Fuel usage at full speed is average, at around 40mpg +/- 30%. The engine redlines at 5500 rpm, and engine torque below 5000 rpm is quite feeble. A first gear with higher-than-average speed ratio, combined with weak low-speed torque, makes it a fairly difficult bike to start from standstill.

The motorcycle's dry weight is 62 kg; the quoted engine power is 7.2 ps.

In some countries, such as New Zealand, the RG50 was a popular bike choice for bucket racing, being light and easy to tune.

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