Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Suzuki Rg500 Gamma: 95 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,500 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
75 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 8–12 L/100km (8–12 km/L) depending on riding style; two-strokes vary widely with throttle use
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma
8.5/10
"The most exciting road motorcycle of its era, demanding complete commitment."
Pros
+Genuine GP-derived performance
+Razor-sharp chassis handling
+Appreciating collector value
Cons
−Expensive, specialist maintenance required
−Parts increasingly scarce
−Powervalve seizure risk
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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