Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Kawasaki Zx-7r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Kawasaki Zx-7r. 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. Kawasaki Zx-7r: 126 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma
Kawasaki Zx-7r
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
84 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
265 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,500 rpm
126 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
75 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
84 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
265 km/h
Weight
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 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 (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated 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
Kawasaki Zx-7r
7.8/10
"A flawed, magnificent analogue superbike that rewards committed, skilled riders."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Gorgeous aggressive period styling
+Teaches real riding skills
Cons
−Parts availability shrinking fast
−Brutal below 8k rpm
−Thirsty for a 750
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