LOT 396

Property of a deceased's estate 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma Registration no. D271 SHR Frame no. HM31A-105348 Engine no. M301-106353

Sold for £18,400 inc. premium

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Lot 396

Property of a deceased's estate, 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Registration no. D271 SHR
Frame no. HM31A-105348
Engine no. M301-106353

Based on its World Championship-winning RG500 racer that had carried Britain's Barry Sheene to his two World titles (in 1976 and 1977), Suzuki's Gamma roadster retained the same square-four engine layout, geared-together crankshafts, and disc-valve induction. A box-section aluminium frame, 'Full Floater' rear suspension, and triple disc brakes completed the picture. More racetrack focussed than Yamaha's rival RD500, the Gamma, with its 130mph-plus top speed, 11.5-second quarter-mile time, and superlative handling and brakes, remains the closest anyone got to offering a modern Grand Prix 500 for the road; indeed, many found their way onto the world's racetracks. Not surprisingly, the RG500 was an immense success with the seriously speed-addicted, and today this legendary model is highly sought after by collectors of modern Japanese classics.

Currently displaying a total of 21,006 miles on the odometer, this RG500 Gamma was purchased by the late owner in March 2011 and has been unused since the last MoT expired in July 2014. Recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent will be required before it returns to the road (the engine turns over). Notable features include in-period Arrow after-market silencers and red rim tape. The machine would benefit from detailing. Offered with key.

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