Lot details Registration No: N/A Frame No: T.B.A. Engine No: T.B.A. MOT Expiry Date: N/A
Suzuki introduced the first of the RG500 series production racers for the 1976 season. The new machine shared the square four configuration of its works XR counterpart, although the bore and stroke dimensions remained at 56mm x 50.5mm, the XR works bikes changing to square 54mm x 54mm dimensions for the 1976 season. The Mk I was equipped with a steel frame with laid down shock absorbers, 35mm forks and open expansion chambers. The Mk II and Mk III variants introduced silenced expansion chambers and revised bodywork; however, it was the introduction of the Mk IV in 1979 that introduced a significant change. The engine dimensions became the same as the XR series with a bore and stroke of 54mm x 54mm, the fork stanchion diameter increased to 37mm and magnesium wheels supplied by Campagnola replaced the spoked items previously fitted. The Mk V and VI again represented a period of evolution, rather than revolution for the development of the RG with changes occurring to the expansion chambers, a braced swinging arm being introduced with the Mk V and anti dive being added to the front forks on the MKVI.
This attractively presented Mk VI finished in blue and white has been the subject of a well executed restoration. It has subsequently been housed in a private collection seeing little if any use.
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