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"If ever there was a motorbike that needed a racetrack to give of its best then you'd think this would be the one. The Gamma damn near is a racer after all – from its garish, sponsor-stickered flanks to its crackling, faired and expansion-chambered exhausts." - Bike magazine, June 1988.

With its class-leading power-to-weight ratio, race-type fairing, 'Full Floater' rear suspension, anti-dive forks and aluminium frame - the latter a first for a production motorcycle - Suzuki's RG250 Gamma was one of the most advanced street motorcycles money could buy when it was introduced in 1983. The Gamma's 250cc water-cooled twin-cylinder engine produced 45bhp, which was good enough for a top speed of around 107mph. But, unlike many of its two-stroke rivals, the Gamma had a (relatively) healthy midrange and no discernible power step, courtesy of its ATAC exhaust valve, making it a significantly more relaxed ride. Tipping the scales at a mere 130kg (286lb), it was one of the lightest and most advanced 250cc bikes of its era. The RG250 Gamma was built until it replaced by RGV250 towards the end of 1988.

The Suzuki RG250 Gamma Walter Wolf Special Version is an exceptionally rare and sought-after variant of this class-leading sports roadster - boasting related branding to its full fairing and enveloping rear bodywork - which took its name from the Canadian businessman and Formula 1 team owner, Walter Wolf. Suzuki also offered the RG400 and RG500 in Wolf colours.

This example of a rare Suzuki model displays a total of only 6 kilometres on the odometer (presumably sine restoration) and, as one would expect, presents very well. The machine has a speedometer with a maximum marking of 180km/h (111mph), suggesting that it may be a model with restricted power output. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's specification prior to bidding.

Offered unregistered and without documents. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
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