Across 5 covered model years from 1994 to 1999, the Suzuki RF 900 R motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 447.5 lb (203 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Suzuki RF 900 R weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki RF 900 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki RF 900 R is heavier than about 69% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki RF 900 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 447.5 lb (203 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 937 cc to 938 cc |
| Power | 125 hp |
| Torque | 70.1 lb-ft (95.1 Nm) to 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1994 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 27.93 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.58 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.67 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.06 cc / lb to 2.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.8 lb / 100 cc to 48.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 482 lb (218.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RF 900 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki RF 900 R?
Listed dry weight is 447.5 lb (203 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Suzuki RF 900 R heavy compared with other Suzuki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 69th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki RF 900 R weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki RF 900 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki RF 900 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 627.5 lb (284.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki RF 900 R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 27.93 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Suzuki RF 900 R dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 482 lb (218.6 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Suzuki RF 900 R weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 482 lb (218.6 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki RF 900 R total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 7.7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.