Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Honda Rc45
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Honda Rc45. 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. Honda Rc45: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma
Honda Rc45
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
185 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,500 rpm
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
75 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
83 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
~270 km/h
Weight
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
185 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
~7.5 L/100km (est. 13.3 km/L)
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
Honda Rc45
8.5/10
"A magnificent investment piece that will punish uninformed buyers mercilessly."
Pros
+Incredible V4 engine character
+Genuine racing homologation history
+Strong investment appreciation
Cons
−Parts scarcity is brutal
−Cam chain issues lurk
−Maintenance costs are astronomical
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