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Suzuki RF 900cc 94/95 (M)
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got the rf 1 year ago after no riding anything for 6 years
what a forgiving bike it is, i went on a couple runs with friends who are very experienced riders and stayed with them no problem at all and that's with 2 blown fork seals, very happy
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Suzuki RF 900cc 94/95 (M)
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Suzuki RF900

I have an RF900 94 model , (yes I know the '95 has a better rear shock never mind)!
I think this is one of the best if not the best all round sportsbike i have ever had the pleasure of getting my leg across,so to speak.
I have rode most bikes, had the first Honda Fireblade, (not a bad bike) compared to the RF, just a poor second class. Not the same torque, average handling, awful looking ,need I go on?
Whereas the RF,is a pretty thing, handles like a dream, quick, (so quick in fact it can deal with almost anything no problems at all. I use |Bridgestone tyres, yes tried the rest, ok for touring but I ride this RF to the limit so I need top tyres, hence the Bridgestones what an ALL round machine wish i could buy a new one.
Sams your man. AGED 66>..OVER 6 FEET LOADS OF ROOM 17 STONE .
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tank. on 03/08/2008
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Suzuki RF 900cc 97/98 (R)
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Suzuki RF900

I acquired my RF900 from the widow of a good friend (no, he didn't die on the bike!) Who simply asked me to take it away - for free!

It's been sat in my garage for a few years, so this last week I took it out, washed it, did an oil change, fitted Goodridge brake lines, and pushed the starter button.
Well, I confess that it took a few turns to run.
I'd taken the precaution of draining the tank and carbs when I put it away, so it had new fuel and a dollop of fuel system cleaner just to help wash away any deposits. Now it fires up the instant you press the starter button.

Handling is OK-ish, but it really doesn't like nadgery country roads, but as long as the surface is reasonably smooth there's no problem. Tyres are BT-020s which seem very adequate.

Comfort is another issue. I read lots of comments from folk who declare the bike to be all-day comfortable. I'm assuming that these guys are small or have very short legs. I'm 6'1" with a 34" inside leg. The squeeze to get my feet on the pegs is definitely not comfortable. In fact, it's bordering on the painful. So, I'm about to go the route of footpeg lowering kit, seat raising, and doing a yoke/bar conversion that'll bring the bars about 1.25" up and 1.25" back. This will, I think, make all the difference. Town riding is not this bike's metier.

Mechanically, everything seems very sound. The engine is turbine-smooth. The gear box seems sweet and positive. And, oddly, the standard screen seems to provide me with a good flow of very smooth air that, with my Shoei X-Spirit, induces no buffeting whatsoever. In fact, I can feel the air supporting my chest once I start to get over 60mph.
At 120, there is no pressure on my wrists at all. That being said, I shall be fitting a double-bubble screen when I do the other alterations.

Build quality seems reasonable. The bike only had 4500 miles on it when I got it. There are a few pinpricks of rust on the frame, and on the welds. Nothing that won't be easy to restore. The bike is a very dark metallic green and black, and I haven't seen another of this colour scheme anywhere. It was fitted with a fill (road legal) Yoshimura exhaust system which does make a very pleasant tone without being, I think, too loud.

Performance is very pleasing, the bike accelerating like a rocket. Brakes are very adequate, but I recall that on standard lines there was a significant difference between using two fingers or four on the brake lever.
The gearbox seems to perform faultlessly. I have no idea about fuel consumption, 'cos I'm one of those types who simply fills the tank when it's empty. My suspicion is that the bike is running a tad rich right now, so it's been booked in for a Dyno run and DynoJet alterations if needed.

As a spare bike for the odd blast I think the RF is a keeper.

My normal ride is a BMW R1150GS Adventure, so the contrast is marked. I do think that the GS cornering speed will be higher in most situations. But the engine/gearbox do seem very agricultural compared to the RF's.
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Major Grump in Southampton, Hampshire on 18/06/2008
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Suzuki RF 900cc 94/95 (M)
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just to add a note to the review I did last year. I uprated the front end with progressive wound springs worth doing. and if you want a rear rack hepco & becker do one that fits well so you can fit a topbox.
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potter in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire on 27/04/2008
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Suzuki RF 600cc 95/96 (N)
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My first bike straight from passing DAS after various recommendations as a good starting point. I love it! It's a bit tatty but it's quick enough and certainly outperforms my novice abilities.
Small fuel tank can be a bit of a pain but after 100 miles I'm more than ready for a stretch. After 9000 rpm it takes off although in too high a gear at low revs it ain't going anywhere.

Looking forward to RF900 next!
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Suzuki RF 500cc 80 (V)
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No idea where this goes. But, hey a review for the weirdest bike that Japan ever made. The RE5 Wankel 1980. I had one and loved it. Apart from getting on and off it, that is.
A wankel ( no sniggers at the back) engined motorcycle, at the time Wankel engines looked like the future. There was the later Norton Wankel, and of course, the NSU (car).
Three pots on a circle. Nothing like any engine before it. Smooth as silk, but tall as, well, it needed a 6' 10" rider. And I'm 5' 10". Too short. The tall engine meant that touching the ground, at low speeds, was a luxury option.
There was the impressive baked bean tin speedo (it opened when you put the key in, to reveal the usual gubbins-speedo, tacho etc). It handled, above 10 mph. Actually, for a Jap bike of the time, it handled very well indeed.
It didn't wear out rotors as fast as legend has it, but there were (and probably still are) 3,000 spare engines in the Uk alone. Rotors were expensive to replace.
Actually, a remarakably good bike. Since it was a Suzuki, it was actually finished quite well. Most rust Jap bikes of the 70's and 80's rust to bits, this one didn't.
Shame. A good try, but still, a shame. Underdeveloped and Susie gave up.
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General Ron Pig in Haywards Heath, West Sussex on 07/12/2007
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Suzuki RF 600cc 92/93 (K)
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You have to rev the crap out of it to get anywhere, the suspension is hard going, the top fairing used to wobble all over the place and it takes ages to perfect a smooth gear change. On mine, the rear suspension pivot shattered after going over a speed bump, the brakes were always binding and it broke down twice.

Having said all that I regard this as one of the best bikes I've ever owned (and I've owned a few including a VFR750FL). I can't describe it but this bike has a kind of a soul to it. It's hard work to get the most out out if but it's extremely rewarding when it goes right. It reminds me of the NS125RK (de-restricted) I had when I was 17 because it's a lot like a 2 stroke to ride.

I had a red one which I think is the best colour. It's definately a looker in my opinion.

Most of the bikes I have owned have been Hondas and I was surprised at how easy the RF is to work on. Everything is very logical but watch out for the fairing bolts, they do seize up.

Looking back, the problems I had with it were due to lack of maintenance by myself. In the end I couldn't afford to give it the maintenance it deserved so I had to sell it.

If you can find a tidy one, service it regularly and look after it.
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steverf in Watford, Hertfordshire on 18/11/2007
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Suzuki RF 900cc 96/97 (P)
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Hi all what a bike, upgraded from my R-reg RF 600 rv, to this, good God what a bike, sooooooooooooo much power!!! Every one look's twice, to see what she is, brought her from Wales, filled the tank, and 168 miles later and 2 mile's from home the fuel light popped on, well happy with that, she's all standard got to sort the carb's, a little flutter at about 2 thousand rev's, but open her up and 145 mph no trouble, still a little left too. Don't know why so many people over looked this little monster, cheap to insure also, what more do we need (lol), my one little gripe is that she's a little light on the front-end when comeing out of a corner fast. but apart from that it's a big :))) from me
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hippy-smurf in Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire on 09/07/2007
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Suzuki RF 900cc 97/98 (R)
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Want big power, comfort, and safe handling? Surprise your mates and buy an RF900R. Despite being a relatively well known bike, many don't realise just what it is capable of. Suzuki quote 124bhp at the crank and 165mph, with only a K&H filter and a Venom can fitted the Dyno report in my garage shows 127.1bhp at the back wheel - not a maga-bike, but very respectable. I can confirm the 165mph top end too (ask the embarrassed chap in the Scooby-doo Impreza, who gobbed-off at me to impress his girl passengers). The suspension may be a budget setup, but as long as it is healthy and adjusted to suit the rider then the bike is capable of keeping up with (or even beating)much newer machines through the twisties - but you have got to be prepared to work hard. At over 6ft 2" and 16+ stone I am running the front with increased preload (2 rings visible) and 1 click down from top on rear pre-load. I loved hearing the excuses from GSXR/CBRR/ZXR/YZF riders when I posted times in the top 25% at Darley Moor and Donnington - and that was on Michellin Macadams! (Don't bother riding on these tyres in the wet). Continental Road-Attacks are a revelation - highly recommended for confidence inspiring grip and quick steering (although with high levels of pre-load dialled-in the bike does tend to shake it's head accelerating hard on uneven road surfaces). Other mods you need? Front fender extender to protect the rad, rear hugger to protect the shock, double-bubble is the best option for an alternative screen - if you are 5'6" or over the OE screen sends everything up under your lid (wind, bugs, rain etc). Hyabusa 6-pot Tokico calipers bolt straight on at the front, but you don't need them, you can massively improve the brakes by fitting braided lines and clean fluid. Take your time bleeing the brakes, including cracking the top union open slightly to tickle more air out. Keep the carbs balanced, and change the oil regulary - semi synthetic oil seems best for a free revving engine and smooth gear changes. Fully synthetic is a waste of money - you get no added benefit. A well looked after RF is the only bike you will ever need. ENJOY!
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RF-Rider in Coventry, West Midlands on 30/06/2007
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Suzuki RF 900cc 95/96 (N)
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Having riding for 23 years now,I,ve owned Thundercats,RF 600's & KLE's, I'm now on my second RF900,both in sexy purple & yellow I must say, these bikes are awesome, ideally I ride sports tourers because I need comfy bikes for me and my pillion, my girl friend plays a huge part in my biking life, we love them and would'nt be without our trusted RF
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