As a teenager in the 80's I went through all the Yamaha LC's but just didn't like the feel of the RD500 on a test ride. I took an RG500 for a ride , fell in love with it immediately and bought it on the spot. It's 2023 and it's still mine , it has Swarbrick pipes on it and I will never , NEVER , sell it. I've owned many "superbikes" over the years , but my RG means more to me than I can put into words. It now has 31,000 miles on the clock. Sometimes I just sit and look at it , I'm very lucky.

The Gamma Is legendary.. Suzuki deserves props for building such a faithful repli-racer. If they hadn't limited production, I bet that we'd still see gangs of riders still buzzing around on their 30+ year-old Gamma's. If I had my wish, I'd go back in time and buy the sweet green & white Skoal version that stayed on display, for over a month, in the front window of our town's little import shop. After it got picked up, I never saw anything like it again

The 2 stroke era ... best times ever

my uncle had a 1986 RG500. Super sound but even better..... the smell of 2stroke fuel fantastic!! It's a real shame all the 2strokes are gone😭😭

hitting the power band on a 2 stroke is one of the best things you can do , lovely bike -like the rear camera angle reminds me of sitting rearward as a pillion on my mates Rg125 lol

That was 4:02 minutes of goosebumps!!! Epic and I do mean epic sounding bike. SO good to see and more so hear it ridden, not tucked away in a collection under 40 layers of polish. Excellent and I thank you for sharing this.

That's a noise that brings back some memories!! Love the insane powerband!!

That sound gave me goosebumps love it.

I just love this video. I really feel like I am riding this bike. Granted it is more powerful than the small two strokes I used to ride but the camera work brings back all those wonderful feelings. Thanks so much.

Stunning i rode suzuki X5s and X7s then the mighty yam RD 350LC back in the mid 80s been into bikes my whole life and been lucky enough to own most of the bikes i fancied over the years but without a doubt the 2 stroke rip and smell is something only a true petrol head can appreciate and sadly we dont see many around now even moto x is mainly 4 stroke now great video it put a smile on my face brought back memories cheers

What a beautiful machine! It would be a dream for me to ride one of these, Definitely on my "bucket list"! They never sold these in the US, They were available in Canada and some of them made there way down here.

I got me one of these road registered but with standard bore motor. It brings a smile to my face every time I ride it

I worked all winter in Logging camp in northern B.C. to save up for my RG and bought it from the dealer in Prince George. As soon as I heard it I swear I could smell that sweet exhaust !!! Cool to see this one running so nice and strong!!!

You have me to thank for those pipes. It was my RG that was used to make the jig up. I got a free set from Jim and spent some time at his workshop. One of the plus sides of having a Czech bird 😁

God this takes me back. I had the privilege of owning the Alan Maple RG special, no lights, racing ignition, carbs etc it was like everyone else was going backwards when opened up on the motorway.

I knew a fellow who owned one of those (actually 2 of them) back in the 80s. He was racing it so he bought the second one for parts. He let me take it for a ride and it's one of the best riding experiences I've ever had. Enjoyed it very much. He raced me on my Hurricane 1000 which was the fastest bike of that time and he was pulling up beside me at the end of the run. Very fast bikes.

This is an epic video the camera angle, sound and the lovely bike. Keep it up mate.

That bike looks fast! It brings back so many memories for me seeing this video

Dont forget the RD500.same age but even more rare now.Saw one in malbro colours destroyed on the M4/A4 chiswick flyover many years ago on the way back from heston services.We were only drooling over it at the services (used to be a bike hangout after chelsea bridge every friday night) It had very low miles and was mint.1/2hr later bike and rider destroyed.You could see where he bottled out on the bend in the road mounted the kirb over the grass wheels locked up into the railings.With it having low miles i very much doubt he was used to riding it.cost him his life.On a plus note his loss maybe saved one of us that night.we road home slowley after that.wake up call.Brings you down a few pegs.not a bad thing for a biker.Ride safe .

Questa non era certo una moto per principianti. Complimenti, bel video!

Damn!! I really want that bike... what a lucky person you are :(

omg the sound this thing makes when it hits the powerband...i think its deeper then the RD500

Two simple words: just beautiful.

Your crew should be following along behind, handing out "I was passed by an RG500!" t-shirts to those you overtook. I know I'd be thrilled and honored to have one!

LOVE THE BIKE MATE SOUNDS BLOODY GREAT TOO

I remember standing outside Pages of Edinburgh in the mid eighties watching one of these arrive. stunning in the flesh. the daze..

Nice to see someone who knows how to ride it.

An RG500 passing a petrol station bet thats a rare thing lol

That thing on song sounds amazing 🤩

Sounds sweet on the pipes,had loads of two strokes mostly 250s rs,rgv,tzr, worst regret selling the Aprilia rs 250 ,4strokes just don't have that buzz at 8000rpm.

Kudos mate, watched again again for nostalgia miss my kr1s.

What a beautiful bike. And the sound!!!!!!

My brother inlaw imported this same bike and had it rebuilt and modified. It had a power band like a light switch, most violent machine I have ever ridden!

The RG 500 is beautiful! I'm a fan of 2T, even if they pollute a lot! I like all the bikes, but overall the enduro bikes, of course, 2T and I have a Yamaha WR 250 2T of 1992, very well kept!!! 2T forever!

When it come on the pipe it sounds awesome!

That’s nicely setup, a glorious noise as it really gets in to its stride. So sad what we have now :(

2 Strokes...what a beauty! My Gilera (2 strokes) 50cc in the early '90s came original with 3 gears and couldn't go faster than 40 km/h...BUT...the same engine was used by Gilera on 'track' (competition) models and therefore was equipable with a 4th gear and 'ublocked' it reached 80 km/h+...just add a Giannelli exhaust, and it was perfect...the issues started with the switch to unleaded fuel and the ban on "mixed" 2T fuel from the petrol stations, since my early '90s 50cc wasn't equipped with a fuel/oil self-mixer, and Dell'orto came out with a leaded to unleaded fuel 'adaptation kit' for my carburetor after many years...after that all of my bright t-shirts had a permanent oily 'starry sky' at the back... 😂

That bike sounds utterly fantastic

What a bike ! what a sound !

Ring ting ting ting,then you hit the power band and KAPOW!!!! Lovely

The best sounding bike made..👌👌

Braaaringadingding... Lovely bike Mate 👍

I wanted one these when I was seventeen. Lovely bike.

Those were the days ! never to be repeated .

The Meon Valley is such a beautiful bit of road.

Will you listen to that!!! We’ll never see these type of machines again ☹️

Closest thing to a Moto Gp experience you can get on the road !!

Great bike, great video...Sounds absolutely perfect.

WHAT A BIKE !!! I play with this Bike in Ride 4 and I Absolutely love !

Had a RD 400. Done up. Sweet sound. Wheelie on demand. Whole town loved or hated that bike

I went to buy one of these from Slipstream in Hildenborough then some turd broke into the shop, stole it & trashed it. Never got round to buying another sadly, such a great sound. I miss 500GP's too :(

I am now 75½ and still love Skiing, but tend to choose the Blue & Red Runs only, and let my Son who is an absolutely Brilliant Skier do the others. I have achieved the Black Schilthorn run in 1989 my ambition, and timed at 62 mph on the 'flying kilometer' run at Zermatt. Felt Hell of a speed on Ski's when I came to stop ! You guessed correctly I have been a bit of a 'speed freak' and can also chalk up a 22.3 minute lap of the Isle of Man on my RG500 - 1989 one of the last made (have video & roads open with speed restrictions in many parts) Tending to 'roll back a bit' now & have a very safe car B200 Cdi Sport AMG, but can't resist giving it a bit, and last year did 135mph (Sat Nav) near München, on Autobahn, 141 on speedo on the way to Saalbach. I love Speed, either on the road, Race tracks or Skiing if safe. Live life to the full, only one moment I really regret - on RG500 after Cronk-y-Voddy straight there is a right turn, and had been watching the TT Race that day and thought I could do that at 120mph - wrong 150 ft skid mark, but got away with it. I did another Lap, stopped, and went back and measured the black line from my rear tyre. Front brake 260mm Twin Disc Sintered Calipers. not enough and used rear brake as well, no weight on rear, result skid. Great Bike and the Sound to Die for "The Devil Made Me Do it" 500cc was more than enough for me and many unintended Wheelies when it hit 7000 rpm and things really started to happen. Best Bike I ever owned, and have had many in my time. Minus points Horrible MPG & Oil Consumption. Sorry for Causing Global Warming. (Not A Lot)

drooling at the 600cc 2 stroke prowess...

Appreciate the two stroke therapy during this ridiculous pandemic stay safe🇺🇸🏍👍

Great video, thanks for posting. Several years ago I had a gorgeous Walter Wolf RG500 show bike. Like an idiot, I sold it. IDIOT ! I've owned 55 motorcycles in my many years and that one was my favorite bike. It had a special wild personality that if you could tame it, it rewarded you with a sensational ride.

I had a 400 , always eager to Rev 👌🏻😎

two stroke is a real racing engine

If I ever see bikes like this on the road in my rear view mirror, I pull to the side and let them pass just so I can see it overtake me. Some bikes I only read about in books and magazines makes me happy to see them on the road.

Scenic memories. Used to work in loomies when it was still a little chef and I lived in whitehill for 10-11 years.

Beautiful video, wonderful motorcycle, I love 2T, I have 3 Yamaha models here in Brazil, congratulations, the road is also very beautiful.

Nothing beats the sound of a 2 stroke hitting the powerband.grin factor 11.

Need more videos of these RG please 👍👍👍

Love this bike, what a beauty.... Thats local to me too...if I saw a gamma5 on the road now I think id crash. Amazing.

Love the power band!

As a ex east Grinstead top of the town Kawasaki triple owner, what a truly fantastic motorcycle you have too enjoy.

Oh god now I have to explain why my trousers are all sticky to my boss.... fantastic bike with an incredible sound :D

Absolutely lethal, just the way I like it!

I owned an RG and it was an awesome machine and regret selling it to this day.

Only ever owned four stoke bike ..the Yamaha TT 600 .. rode that across Australia .. All my other bikes were two-stroke bikes .. including the RG 500, that I bought new in 1987 ..

I've had two them...what days!

Quite the Beastie when it comes on the pipe

What a beautiful noise. Gotta love a 2 stroke

The Blue haze lives on, my smoke alarm has just gone off.

Recognise these roads Lovely bike I’m on the look out for one as we speak

That power band... sweet

i rode one years ago real handful size of a moped and superbike power and performance ,not my thing but glad i had a go .

I was lucky enough to buy one back in 1987. Unfortunately I clipped the back of a Citroen 2CV on the way to Le Mans. .. broke my leg in half .. that’s fine I ended up still riding the rg with a broken leg and a crutch strapped to the side of the bike ..epic bike …

Use to love riding my mates rg500 and he'd ride my ns400. The felt so much better to ride but the rg pulled much fiercer. Have a slabby 750 now and an rg 250 mk1. Hopefully ill be riding the rg to loomies next spring.

Steering damper = very necessary

i like your bike bro!

80's bikes are the best!

I remember WAY back, when the Kawasaki 500s came out. Used to love using full throttle in 1st gear at around 2,500-3,000 RPM. It would just moan loudly, and hardly accelerate. Until around 4,000-4,500 RPM. At that point, it came on the pipe, and all Hell broke loose!! If you just sat there in the same position, it would pick the front wheel off the ground, higher and higher, and would eventually flip over backwards, if you didn't change body/throttle position!! Fastest straight line street 500 ever made, until maybe the 90s, or MY 2000-up.......

amazing bike

The hills are alive to the sound of music... 💃

I owned a seriously tuned KH250 S1 , no power below 6K at 7K all hell broke lose .. 2 strokes , the sound and the smoke ;-)

Stroker baby 👍

Would like a shot of a big bore rg500 or big bore rd500 but would love a shot of the tuned nsr 500 with over 200 BHP

Love love love. I used to have one...

The Gamma was a great bike. It's only flaw was the poultry 1.5 liters of oil in the gear box that, on the race track, could lead to over heating and crank case/gear box failure. I raced against them on my Yamaha RZ 500 and found the Suzuki hard to keep up with as it was lighter and more agile but not as robust as the Yamaha. Alex G. 🤓

Nice video 👍

Gotta get myself one of these

I love the smell of belray in the morning

2 stroke old skool legend

Superb,,,,,,

Top bike ☢️🔝

Owned 3 of these beauties, broke them all.

Gorgeous 😎

I couldnt imagine riding that thing an not being ear to ear grinning!

that was bad Bike Man!!!i love it!!♡

Missile terra aria!!! 😍