RF 900 R

1997 Suzuki RF 900 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Suzuki RF 900 R sport motorcycle, Suzuki relies on a 938 cc (57.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 135 HP (98.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 102 Nm (75.2 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 143.9 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the RF 900 R measures 205 kg (452 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.66 HP/kg (1.52 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.