Suzuki RF900 (RF900R): review, history, specs

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Class: sport

Production: 1994-1998

Related: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Model
Suzuki RF900

1994-1998

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki RF900R

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1994 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki RF900R

Code: RF900RR

1995 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki RF900R

Code: RF900RS, RF900RS2, RF900RZS

1996 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki RF900R

Code: RF900RT

1997 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki RF900R

Code: RF900RV

1998 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki RF900R

Code: RF900RW

Codes of Countries
Code Country
E-02 England
E-03 USA (except California)
E-04 France
E-15 Finland
E-16 Norway
E-17 Sweden
E-18 Switzerland
E-21 Belgium
E-22 Germany
E-24 Australia
E-25 Netherlands
E-28 Canada
E-33 California
E-34 Italy
E-39 Austria
E-53 Spain

Specifications

Suzuki RF900R: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2130 mm / 83,9 in – RF900 (E-02, 03, 04, 21, 24, 25, 28, 33, 34, 53)

2155 mm / 84,8 in – RF900 (E-15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 39)

Overall width 730 mm / 28,7 in
Overall height 1165 mm / 45,9 in
Seat height 805 mm / 31,7 in
Wheelbase 1440 mm / 56,7 in
Ground clearance 115 mm / 4,5 in
Dry weight 203 kg / 447 lbs

206 kg / 454 lbs – RF900 (E-33)

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Diamond (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 43 mm (adjustable spring pre-load), 120 mm / 4,7 in – RF900RR, RF900RS

Telescopic fork 43 mm (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in – RF900RS2, RF900RT, RF900RV, RF900RW

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, rebound damping and compression damping), 130 mm / 5,1 in
Front tire size 120/70ZR17 M/C
Rear tire size 170/60ZR17 M/C
Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 21,0 l / 5,5 US gal
Trail 102 mm / 4,02 in
Fuel economy / consumption 5,35 l / 100 km (44 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Water cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 73,0 x 56,0 mm
Displacement 937 cm³ (57,2 cu-in)
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 135,0 hp (99,3 kW) / 10900 rpm
Max. torque 95,0 Nm (9,6 kgm) / 9000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,3 sec.[2]
Top speed 260 km/h (162 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDST36
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.565
Final reduction 2.866
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.714

1.809

1.409

1.181

1.038

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC generator 405W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-8Ah

Images

Suzuki RF900R: images, gallery.

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Videos

Suzuki RF900R: video.

SUZUKI RF 900

Manuals

Suzuki RF900R: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. motorcyclenews.com | "SUZUKI RF900 (1995 - 1999) Review" | Average fuel consumption
  2. motoprofi.com | Suzuki RF 900 R 1996 | 0-60 mph
  3. motorcyclenews.com | "SUZUKI RF900 (1995 - 1999) Review" | Top speed