RE 5 Rotary

1975 Suzuki RE 5 Rotary Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's minibike, sport motorcycle lineup, the 1975 Suzuki RE 5 Rotary relies on a 497 cc (30.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single disk wankel powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 63 HP (46 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 126.8 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the RE 5 Rotary measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.13 kg per horsepower). The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 172 km/h (107 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1975 to 1976, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.