spitfire
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RZ 500
Nov 24, 2012 12:34:37 GMT 10
Post by spitfire on Nov 24, 2012 12:34:37 GMT 10
Hi All Do any of you get AMCN in your facebook page if so you would of seen the RZ 500 motor in an R6 frame or might be just the R6 fairings hard to tell  |
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bowler
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RZ 500
Nov 24, 2012 15:17:32 GMT 10
Post by bowler on Nov 24, 2012 15:17:32 GMT 10
That has been around for a little while , you are right first time - 500 motor in R6. Saw one in the flesh at PI last year at the historics meet.
Graham
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mikstr
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RZ 500
Nov 25, 2012 0:37:05 GMT 10
Post by mikstr on Nov 25, 2012 0:37:05 GMT 10
What little bit of frame is visible in the pic tells me it's an RZ frame (have a look at the area surrounding the swingarm pivot) dressed up with R6 bodywork, swingarm and forks.
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mikstr
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RZ 500
Nov 25, 2012 1:13:01 GMT 10
Post by mikstr on Nov 25, 2012 1:13:01 GMT 10
Here you go. Have a look at the footpeg/swingarm pivot area on this pic and it becomes quite obvious....  |
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RZ 500
Nov 25, 2012 9:09:13 GMT 10
Post by Fozzy Bear on Nov 25, 2012 9:09:13 GMT 10
Yep, that ones a bit of a fake but there an article in AMCN (maybe Motorcycle Trader) about a guy who put an RZ engine in a an R6 frame. He called it a YRZ-500. A search on google images shows a few pictures  |
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mikstr
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RZ 500
Nov 25, 2012 12:03:53 GMT 10
Post by mikstr on Nov 25, 2012 12:03:53 GMT 10
Yep, that ones a bit of a fake but there an article in AMCN (maybe Motorcycle Trader) about a guy who put an RZ engine in a an R6 frame. He called it a YRZ-500. A search on google images shows a few pictures Wow! Now that is impressive, thanks |
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RZ 500
Nov 26, 2012 17:08:45 GMT 10
Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2012 17:08:45 GMT 10
This brings back memories Picture of my L model RZ back in 1986 (it was new in #84) The things you wish you pushed into the corner of the garage and thrown a sheet over....  |
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Mattjin
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RZ 500
Nov 27, 2012 20:11:26 GMT 10
Post by Mattjin on Nov 27, 2012 20:11:26 GMT 10
Damn, brings back memories! I remember riding a bunch of these back in 1990 when there were plenty hitting the 2nd hand markets. Even had a ride of an ex-track RG500 that had alot of work. Custom cone pipes, porting, the works... and could not keep the front end on the ground.
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RZ 500
Jun 20, 2013 0:50:00 GMT 10
Post by yellaterra on Jun 20, 2013 0:50:00 GMT 10
The RZ500 certainly was something extreme in 84 and an exhilarating ride but the 85 RG500 was faster and better all round.
I have ridden both on several occasions at speed as they're shit at slow.
BTW, that R6 shaped RZ500 looks farkin ridiculous, a true abortion!!! An original RZ500 looks way better!
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