Suzuki RF 900 (RF900R)
Suzuki RF 900 appeared in 1994 and was intended for export outside Japan - to Europe, North America and Australia. The full model name is Suzuki RF900R.
The motorcycle was based on an in-line 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 937 cm³, producing up to 125 hp. power and up to 95 Nm of torque. This motor did not become an independent development, but was built on the basis of the motor from Suzuki GSX-R1100. It is also worth noting that the RF900 has more interchangeable parts with Suzuki GSX-R1100 than the RF600 and Suzuki GSX-R1100, although both bikes are based on the same the same engine.
In addition to engine displacement, Suzuki RF 900 differs from Suzuki RF 600 stainless exhaust 4-2-1, 5-speed gearbox (from Suzuki GSX-R1100), hydraulic clutch, brakes , suspensions and a fuel tank of 21 liters.
In 1995, the Suzuki RF900R undergoes minor technical changes regarding clutch (instead of steel - aluminum) and front suspension (the fork receives adjustable rebound).
In 1996, the design of the rear caliper was slightly changed, although the configuration (2 brake pistons) remained the same.
1998 was the last year of production of the model, after which it finally left the market and did not receive further development. Meanwhile, despite the short production period, the Suzuki RF 900 gained a certain popularity in the world and even set several world records, having covered a certain distance in a specific time:
- 256 km - in 1 hour
- 1514 km - in 6 hours
- 3022 km - in 12 hours
- 5904 km - in 24 hours
Suzuki RF Series Lineup:
- Suzuki RF400
- Suzuki RF600
- Suzuki RF900
The main competitors of Suzuki RF 900 in the class:
- Honda CBR1000F
- Kawasaki GPZ 1100 (1995-1998) / Kawasaki ZX-9R / Kawasaki ZZ-R1100
- Yamaha YZF1000R Thunder Ace / Yamaha GTS 1000
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Specifications
Specifications Suzuki RF 900:
| Model | Suzuki RF900R |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | sports tourist |
| Release year | 1994-1998 |
| Frame | steel diagonal |
| Engine type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 937 cm³ |
| Bore / stroke | 73.0 x 56.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | carburettors, 4x Mikuni BDST36 |
| Ignition type | fully transistor |
| Maximum power | 135.0 h.p. (99.3 kW) @ 10,900 rpm - full-strength versions |
| Maximum torque | 95.0 Nm (9.6 kgm) @ 9000 rpm - full-strength versions |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 120 / 70ZR17 M / C |
| Rear tire size | 170 / 60ZR17 M / C |
| Front brakes | 2 x 310mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc 240 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Front suspension | 43mm Telescopic Fork (Preload Adjustable), 120mm Travel - RF900RR, RF900RS 43mm telescopic fork (adjustable preload and rebound damping), 120mm travel - RF900RS2, RF900RT, RF900RV, RF900RW |
| Rear suspension | pendulum with monoshock (all adjustments), stroke - 130 mm |
| Length | 2130 mm - RF900 (E-02, 03, 04, 21, 24, 25, 28, 33, 34, 53) 2155 mm - RF900 (E-15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 39) |
| Width | 730 mm |
| Height | 1165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 115 mm |
| Saddle height | 805 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 260 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.0 l |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 203 kg 206 kg - RF900 (E-33) |