RF900R Technical Specifications
All information is taken directly from the (US) Suzuki RF900R Service Manual.
Dimensions
Overall length 2130 mm, 83.9 in.
Overall width 750 mm, 28.7 in.
Overall height 1165 mm, 45.9 in.
Wheelbase 1440 mm, 56.7 in.
Ground clearance 115 mm, 4.5 in.
Dry weight 203 kg, 447 lbs.
Engine
Type Four-stroke, Water-cooled, DOHC, TSCC
Cylinders 4
Bore 73.0 mm, 2.874 in.
Stroke 56.0 mm, 2.205 in.
Displacement 937 cc, 57.2 cu. In.
Carburetors Mikuni BDST36 x 4
Air Cleaner Non-woven fabric element
Starter System Electric starter
Lubrication Wet sump
Transmission
Clutch Wet multi-plate type
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern 1-down, 4-up
Primary reduction ratio 1.565 (72/46)
Final drive ratio 2.866 (43/15)
Gear ratios, 1st 2.714 (38/14)
2nd 1.809 (38/21)
3rd 1.409 (31/22)
4th 1.181 (26/22)
5th 1.038 (27/26)
Drive chain (original) 532 O-ring, 110 links
Chassis
Steering angle 30 deg. (right & left)
Caster 65.5 deg.
Trail 102 mm, 4.02 in.
Turning radius 3.2 m, (10.5 feet)
Front brake Twin disc
Rear brake Single disc
Front / Rear rim width 3.5 in. / 5.5 in.
Front tire size 120/70 ZR17, tubeless
Rear tire size 170/60 ZR17, tubeless
Front suspension travel 120 mm, 4.7 in.
Rear suspension travel 130 mm, 5.1 in.
Electrical
Ignition type Electronic ignition (Fully transistorized)
Ignition timing 4 deg. BTDC at 1500 rpm. (US model)
Spark Plug Type NGK CR9E or Nippondenso U27ESR-N
Spark Plug Gap 0.7 - 0.8 mm (.028 - .032 inches)
Battery 12V, 8 amp / 10 hour
Main fuse 30A
Fuse box 15A / 15A / 15A / 10A / 10A
Headlight 12V 60/55W
Turn signal 12V 21W
Tail light 12V 5W
Brake light 12V 21W x 2
License plate light 12V 5W
Speedometer light 12V 1.7W x 2
Tachometer light 12V 1.7W x 2
Engine coolant temp. light 12V 1.7W
Neutral indicator light 12V 3.4W
High beam indicator light 12V 3.4W
Turn signal indicator light 12V 3.4W
Oil pressure indicator light 12V 3.4W
Fuel level indicator light 12V 3.4W
Capacities
Fuel tank, including reserve 21.0 L, 5.5 US Gallons
Engine oil, oil change 3.0 L, 3.2 US qt
with filter 3.3 L, 3.5 US qt
Overhaul 3.9 L, 4.1 US qt
Front fork oil 459 ml, 16.2 US oz.
Engine coolant 2.45 L, 2.6 US qt