After Suzuki introduced the RG Gamma series in 1983, the line grew to span displacements ranging from 250-500cc. Of particular note was the RG400 Gamma Walter Wolf, as it was a two year only model that was exclusively sold in Japan. Here’s an example that’s already been imported to the US and has been recently serviced by Steve Long at Speedwerks so it’s ready to ride!
A true race replica for the streets, it boasted the latest and greatest in two stroke technology. Along with an advanced aluminum box frame, it also featured Suzuki’s “Full Floater” rear suspension and a water cooled square four. The 397cc engine produced 59 horsepower at 9,000 rpm. The livery came about because of an Austrian businessman by the name of Walter Wolf. Having made his money in oil, Wolf proceeded to fund his passion for motorsport, first by sponsoring an F1 team and subsequently by sponsoring an RG500. In celebration of the bike’s seven Grand Prix championships, Suzuki sold 99 examples of a street homologated race bike in the Canadian market. Not the be left out, Japan got a limited edition of the RG400 (as you see before you) done up in the paint job.
This example (VIN: HK31A107905) stands out to me thanks to a very detailed photo set as well as a condition walkaround video that I wish every seller provided. The owner bought this and two sequential RG500 Gammas from Rick Lance of Lance Gamma about 15 years ago but he doesn’t ride this anymore so he had it serviced and now it needs to go to a good home. It appears to be ready to ride except for old tires.
Find this RG400 Walter Wolf for sale waiting for its opening bid in Ellicott City, Maryland here on Iconic Motorbike Auctions.
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