RF 900 R

1996 Suzuki RF 900 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1996 Suzuki RF 900 R relies on a 937 cc (57.2 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 126 HP (92 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100.2 Nm (73.9 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 134.5 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), 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 RF 900 R measures 203 kg (448 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.62 HP/kg (1.61 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1994 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.