RF 900 R

1999 Suzuki RF 900 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's sport motorcycle platform, the 1999 Suzuki RF 900 R relies on a 937 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) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 144.1 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 203 kg (448 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.67 HP/kg (1.5 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph).

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.