The legendary Yamaha RZ500 – the twin-crank, V-4, 500cc two stroke GP bike for the street – never officially came into the United States. By the late 1970s the EPA had their sooty little hands in, well, everything, and raucous power plants such as internal combustion two strokes were strictly off the list. Yamaha tried…
2.19.2016: The seller has contacted us and the bike has been sold. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc These days, MotoGP machines are powered by four strokes, so anyone with Marc Marquez fantasies can buy a nice Repsol CBR1000 and pretend they’re getting a pretty authentic experience. But back in the 1980s, when two-strokes were…
Suzuki’s RG500Γ is a perennial favorite here at RSBFS, and this looks like a very clean example with some cool period brake upgrades. Built between 1985 and 1987, the Gamma was the race-rep to have, with 498cc of displacement and fierce power delivery. While its 94 or so horsepower seems unimpressive today, the bike’s dry…
If you are looking for the big dog of the two stroke world, few would argue that the 500 Gamma is the way to go. With a compact, twin crank, square four configuration (same as the GP racers), the RG is a favorite for modders and hot rodders alike. In this particular case, today’s bike…
East Peoria, IL – 15,867mi – $4,550 w/Reserve Those unfamiliar with the Lance Gamma bikes, feel free to checkout lancegamma.com and see the host of parts and performance upgrades they have to offer. The Lance bikes are seriously dialed in and no doubt make considerably more power than stock RG’s. 1986 Suzuki RG500 for sale…
Update 2.5.2013: After selling for $9k, this RZ500 is back on eBay after the buyer couldn’t put together the funding. Good luck to buyers and sellers. -dc While good friend and co-worker Ian may not be stuck in the 1980s, I am happy to languish in that era for as long as magnificent two strokes…
Good morning guys, Here are the latest submissions from our email and RSBFS Facebook page. Thanks for all your entries and have a great week! dc Dave starts us out with this solid looking 1994 Honda CBR900RR available in Florida for $2800. Marty sends us this Ducati Panigale that has been dressed in reportedly $30k…
For Sale: 1986 Suzuki RG 500 Gamma We must be getting closer to Christmas. Some fantastic bikes are coming on the market just in time for me to make my list. If you’ve been a good boy or girl, here is something that you might need to whisper in Santa’s ear… This RG 500 Gamma…