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Suzuki RF900R 1996 Parts & Accessories

Introduced in 1993, the Suzuki RF400 / RF400R (GK78A) served as the entry-level sport-tourer in Suzuki's RF series, designed predominantly for the Japanese domestic market (JDM) to comply with local tier-license regulations. Visually sharing the distinctive Ferrari Testarossa-inspired side-fairing louvers, steel perimeter frame, and comfortable ergonomics of its larger siblings, the RF400 utilized a liquid-cooled 398 cc DOHC 16-valve inline-four engine derived from the GSF400 Bandit platform. Later revisions included Suzuki's Variable Valve Timing (VC) system, identifiable by red cylinder head covers, which broadened power delivery across both low-rpm commuting and high-rpm sport riding.

• 398 cc liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 4-stroke inline-4 engine producing 53 HP @ 11,000 RPM and 38 Nm (28 lb-ft) torque @ 9,500 RPM
• Induction System: Four Mikuni BDST32 32 mm downdraught carburetors with digital transistorized ignition
• Chassis Architecture: Hollow steel-tube perimeter frame with steel swingarm and fairing-integrated storage pocket
• Front Suspension: 41 mm telescopic coil-spring front forks with adjustable spring preload providing 120 mm wheel travel
• Rear Suspension: Link-type single shock absorber with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping
• Braking System: Dual 290 mm hydraulic front disc brakes with Tokico 4-piston calipers and single 240 mm rear hydraulic disc brake
• Transmission & Drivetrain: 6-speed manual transmission with cable-actuated wet multi-plate clutch and chain drive
• Wheels & Tires: 120/60-17 front and 160/60-17 rear tubeless street radial tires mounted on 3-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels
• Dimensions & Mass: 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height; 186 kg (410 lbs) dry weight with a 17.0-litre (4.5 US gal) fuel tank capacity

Produced from 1993 through 1998, the Suzuki RF600R (GN76A) was Suzuki's middleweight sport-touring offering, competing against machines like the Honda CBR600F3 and Kawasaki ZZ-R600. Built around a forward-canted 599 cc inline-four engine derived from the GSX-R600, the cylinder block was angled forward 55 degrees to lower the center of gravity, accommodate a massive 6-liter airbox above the carburetors, and enable straight-down intake charge delivery. The RF600R featured a distinctive U-shaped radiator for improved thermal management, a steel twin-spar frame, built-in fairing storage, and a roomy riding position tailored for long-distance high-speed touring.

• 599 cc liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 4-stroke inline-4 engine producing 100 HP @ 11,500 RPM and 64.2 Nm (47.4 lb-ft) torque @ 9,500 RPM
• Induction System: Four Mikuni BDST33 33 mm downdraught carburetors with digital electronic ignition
• Chassis Architecture: Pressed-steel twin-spar diamond frame with steel swingarm
• Front Suspension: 41 mm telescopic coil-spring front forks with adjustable spring preload providing 120 mm wheel travel
• Rear Suspension: Link-type single shock absorber with 7-way adjustable spring preload and 4-way rebound damping
• Braking System: Dual 290 mm semi-floating front hydraulic disc brakes with 4-piston calipers and single 240 mm rear hydraulic disc brake with 2-piston caliper
• Transmission & Drivetrain: 6-speed constant-mesh manual transmission with cable-actuated wet multi-plate clutch and chain final drive
• Wheels & Tires: 120/70-ZR17 front and 160/60-ZR17 rear radial tires on 3-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels
• Dimensions & Mass: 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height; 195 kg (430 lbs) dry weight / 218 kg (480 lbs) wet curb weight with a 17.0-litre (4.5 US gal) fuel tank capacity

Launched in 1994 as the flagship of the series, the Suzuki RF900R (GT73A) combined big-bore open-class performance with long-distance sport-touring comfort. Utilizing a 937 cc inline-four engine engineered from the GSX-R1100 crankcase architecture with smaller valves and 36 mm Mikuni downdraught carburetors, the RF900R delivered an exceptionally broad, linear torque curve. The platform proved its high-speed durability in June 1993 when a factory-prepared RF900R set a 24-Hour World Endurance Speed Record, averaging 246.00 km/h (152.89 mph) over 5,904 kilometers. Upgraded in 1996 with fully adjustable 43 mm cartridge front forks and Nissin staggered-piston front brake calipers, the RF900R offered high-speed stability and comfortable ergonomics until its discontinuation in 1999.

• 937 cc liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 4-stroke inline-4 engine producing 135 HP @ 10,000 RPM and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque @ 9,000 RPM
• Induction System: Four Mikuni BDST36 36 mm downdraught carburetors fed by a 6-litre airbox
• Exhaust System: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system
• Chassis Architecture: High-tensile steel twin-spar perimeter frame with aluminum swingarm
• Front Suspension: 43 mm Kayaba cartridge telescopic front forks with adjustable spring preload (and rebound damping on 1996+ models)
• Rear Suspension: Link-type single shock absorber with gas-charged reservoir, 7-way adjustable spring preload, and 4-way rebound damping
• Braking System: Dual 310 mm hydraulic front floating disc brakes with Nissin 4-piston calipers and single 240 mm rear hydraulic disc brake
• Transmission & Drivetrain: Heavy-duty 5-speed constant-mesh manual transmission with hydraulic clutch actuation and RK532 chain drive
• Wheels & Tires: 120/70-ZR17 front tire and 170/60-ZR17 rear tire on 3-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels
• Dimensions & Mass: 810 mm (31.7 in) seat height; 203 kg (448 lbs) dry weight / 226 kg (498 lbs) wet curb weight with a 21.0-litre (5.5 US gal) fuel tank capacity