THE SUZUKI 500 SPOTTER’S GUIDE

RG500 XR14 (1974-77)

Square four, 95bhp, 18in wheels, steel frame. Subtle tweaks each year ended with 114bhp. This one is 1975.

RG500 XR22 (1978-80)

New ‘stacked’ engine, 122bhp, cassette gearbox, better suspension, plus longer swingarm for stability.

RG500 XR35 (1981-84)

Bigger carbs, 130bhp, 16in front wheel. New aluminium box-section frame from 1982, as on this ’83 bike.