The Suzuki RE 5 Rotary motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, power of 63 hp (46.0 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 260 kg (573.2 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Suzuki RE 5 Rotary compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 18% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 30% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 81st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 13% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 60th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
63 hp — more powerful than about 56% of Suzuki models with power data.
497 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Suzuki models.
260 kg — heavier than about 81% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 19%.
16 L — larger than about 60% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.242 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 242.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 126.8 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single disk Wankel |
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| Displacement | 497 cc (30.33 cu in) |
| Power | 63 hp (46.0 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 260 kg (573.2 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 172.0 km/h (106.9 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.