Suzuki RGV500

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Suzuki RGV500
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	1986-2001
Predecessor	Suzuki RGB500
Successor	Suzuki GSV-R
Engine	499.3 cc two-stroke V4
Similar	Honda NSR500 Yamaha YZR500

The Suzuki RGV500 was Suzuki's entry in 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

Suzuki RGV500-Gamma XR-B1 (2001)
Engine Type:	Two-stroke, water cooled V4
Bore/Stroke:	54.0 × 54.5mm
Displacement:	499.3cc
Maximum Power:	more than 185PS at 12,500rpm
Inlet System:	Crankcase Reed Valve
Carburettor:	Keihin
Exhaust System:	AETC (Automatic Exhaust Timing Control)
Piston:	Cast, one piston ring
Cylinder:	Aluminium, Suzuki 'SCEM' plating
Lubrication System:	Fuel/Oil premix
Ignition System:	CDI
Sparking Plugs:	NGK
Clutch:	Dry multi-plate
Transmission:	six-speed constant mesh
Drive Chain:	RK520 or DID 520
Chassis Type:	Twin-Spar aluminium, Suzuki extrusions
Suspension	Front: Ohlins inverted-type telescopic fork Rear: Ohlins with Suzuki link
Wheels:	Front and Rear: 17inches
Brake System:	Brembo - Front: Twin discs, Carbon or Steel Rear: Single disc, steel
Wheelbase:	1400mm
Dry Weight:	approx 130 KG

Grand Prix Motorcycles, 2000-2009 - [edit]
Series	Manufacturer	2000s
		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
MotoGP 500 cc 990 cc 800 cc	Aprilia			RS3 Cube
	Ducati				Desmosedici GP3/GP4/GP5/GP6				GP7
	Honda	NSR500		RC211V					RC212V
	Ilmor								X3
	Kawasaki			ZX-RR					ZX-RR
	Suzuki	RGV500		GSV-R					GSV-R800
	Team Roberts	Proton KR3			Proton V5			KR211V	KR212V
	Yamaha	YZR500		YZR-M1					YZR-M1
250 cc	Aprilia							RSW 250 GP
	Gilera
	Honda					RS250RW
	KTM							250 FRR
	Yamaha
125 cc