Classic Racer

Fast, fickle…

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Suzuki’s stunning-looking RGV500 Gamma will always be associated with lankyTexan Kevin Schwantz.

With his cavalier riding style, he tamed the fast, but often fickle Suzuki 500cc V4 two-stroke while many others fell by the wayside.

The general rule of thumb in

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