Description
In 1977, Suzuki introduced the RG50, a small two-stroke standard. The moped was sold world wide and, depending on the market, was also known as the GT50, ZR50, and X-1. In the following years it went through small, incremental improvements such as getting star cast wheels, a power reed valve, larger front wheel, and anti-dive fork. Power and top speed varied depending on the regulations in the country of sale.
In 1982, the model evolved into the RG50 Gamma, a baby sportbike and the smallest of the Gamma lineup. Suzuki upgraded the bike with a 6-speed transmission, better suspension, racing exhaust, small fairing, and the engine became water cooled.
The 49cc 2-stroke single pushed a hair over 7 horsepower and the whole package of the early models weighed 152 pounds dry. The Gamma ran until 1995 with subtle modifications such as a belly panned version as well as a Walter Wolf livery.
Being light weight and simple to modify, the RG50, and specifically the Gamma, were popular amongst tuners and bucket racers.
This example is VIN: NA11A151690. The seller purchased the bike from a collector in Japan approximately four years ago.
The odometer shows 457 kilometers (283 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: PASS
Engine Oil Level: LOW
Engine Oil Quality: UNKNOWN
2T Oil Level: PASS
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: DIRTY
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: N/A IGNITION SWITCH ONLY
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: DRUM
Forks: LEAKING/RIGID
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 245
Tire Date Code Rear: 315
Tire % Remaining Front: 30
Tire % Remaining Rear: 30
Tire Press. Front: 30
Tire Press. Rear: 30
Battery Standing Voltage: 11.90
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.60
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
•FRONT FORKS RIGID
•GEAR BOX OIL LEVEL CHECK
•CHAIN DIRTY
•TIRES AGED
Recommend repair:
•Diagnose rigid front forks
•Replace/fill gearbox oil
•Service chain
•Replace front and rear tires
Modifications:
According to the seller, the bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on IRC tires with date codes of 245 and 315.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Suzuki is offered on a Bill of Sale only with import paperwork. Iconic can assist the winning bidder source a Washington state title for approximately $550. Have any RG50 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
