Suzuki RGV250
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The RGV250 Gamma is a small two-stroke street motorcycle, a race-replica based on Suzuki's 250cc GP bikes from 1987 to 1998. This motorcycle replaced the popular RG250. It produces 60+ hp in a narrow power band between 8,000 to 11,000rpm. Weighing in at around 140 kilograms (dry weight), this motorcycle is an extremely quick machine for it's engine size. The top speed of a standard RGV is around 130+ mph with an average sized man riding it. It has a 0-60mph time of around 4 seconds, again, when ridden by a man of average weight. This motorcycle's engine performance is not relatively inspiring at engine speeds under 6,000 rpm, due to its two stroke, narrow power band tuning focus. It is known by motorcycle enthusiasts as an extremely lively and exciting machine to ride. Due to its light weight and has superb handling, and engine characteristics, it is particularly suited to the track, compared to other motorcycles of similar engine capacity.
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All RGV250 models, with the exception of the Japanese domestic market's version (resticted to 40hp), make 50+ hp. The model designations are:
VJ21:1988-1990: quoted power; 1988=50hp, 1989=59hp (90° V-Twin, i.e. the space between the cylinders)
VJ22:1991-1994: quoted power; 1991=62hp, In 1993 the engine was re-designed to a 70° V-Twin.
VJ23:1994-1998: quoted power; 1997=67hp (from the very special 'SP' model (sports production))
These motorcycles are not particularly suited to carrying pillion passengers on long rides, due to its race orientated design, detracting from comfort. Hence, touring is also not a strong point of this model. In straight line acceleration, the RGV250 is faster than most other 250cc two stroke and four stroke motorcycles, including RG250, TZR250, NSR250, Kr1, Kr1-S, FZR250, CBR250RR, ZX250R. The only 250cc production motorcycle which exceeds its straight line acceleration figures is the Aprilia RS250, which actually uses the exact same engine as the RGV250 (70° 2-Stroke V-Twin). (Aprilia buy the engine from Suzuki, then fit thier own 'expansion chambers' (2-Stroke tuned exhausts) and their own ECU system eg. 'power valve' and igniton controller.)
Also see http://www.suzukicycles.org/All-Suzuki/all_suzuki_models.html for more information (RGV is classed under RG Series)
