Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Suzuki Tl1000r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Suzuki Tl1000r. 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. Suzuki Tl1000r: 135 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma
Suzuki Tl1000r
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
135 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
103 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
265 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
206 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,500 rpm
135 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
75 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
103 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
265 km/h
Weight
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 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 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
Suzuki Tl1000r
7.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that demands respect and proper maintenance."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Stunning performance for era
+Aggressive, purposeful styling
Cons
−Rotary damper wears unpredictably
−Fairing plastics nearly extinct
−Savage urban heat soak
Top 10 Accessories
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