RG 250 Gamma

1988 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1988 Suzuki RG 250 Gamma sport motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 182.2 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the RG 250 Gamma measures 153 kg (337 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.4 kg per horsepower). The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 172 km/h (107 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1985 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.