I had a 1995 RF900 that I wiped out on in 2000. Not a bad accident, but because all that plastic is so expensive, the insurance company totalled it. I was contemplating buying it back from the insurance company and fixing it up, but my friends told me not to since I would then have a bike with a salvaged title. Wish I didn't listen to them. Since then, I had a few other bikes, but always loved my RF900 the most. Me reminiscing about that bike is what brought me to this video...
@nanorodri28949 ай бұрын
6ª Reason: the DESIGN! The RF is absolutely beautiful; the only negative point is the lack of a fuel gauge and I agree with you about the suspension, the first gen. it's to soft.
@andreauerswald5815 жыл бұрын
I have also a RF 900 with over 155.000 km!!!! She is running and running and running. I hope i can make the 200.000....
@ghardi63246 жыл бұрын
Yes, the RF is definitely an underrated bike! Seems the limited edition manta ray came to Australia also. There is currently one on the market here for reasonable money.
@user-jc8cc4ch6w5 ай бұрын
It sure did I had mine in the early 2000s bought it in Melbourne Australia 🦘
@sparkycasegbr3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got an RF600. While a bit slower than the 900, the RF’s are good bikes. Very underrated but when I ride it to bike meets, it gets a lot of looks.
@rickholmes55215 жыл бұрын
i bought one of these brand new for about $9500 NZ dollars, bloody cheap. It was so much fun and solid as , cranked it to just on 170mph along a nice bit of straight country road and just wicked fun.Great round the tight and twisties and decent for a long ride. had plenty of other bikes but this was definitely my favorite and so easy to ride.
@susann42095 жыл бұрын
im considering buying one here in nz
@holmesdec15 жыл бұрын
@@susann4209 they are awesome bikes, not any around for sale but goodluck
@twistyturd5 жыл бұрын
My dad had one from new! I was about 6 and he used to take me pillion when mum went out!!!
@djeslic53775 жыл бұрын
Okay... I have a 1996 RF900R with a little over 13,000 miles on it. I've had it for about 10 years. Every time I think it's time to get rid of it I can't bring myself to part with it. The video is right.... Very rare and comfortable as heck. (Wish I could post a pic)
@Syntek-Alba4 жыл бұрын
I just got a super clean one yesterday. Absolutely love the thing.
@johnj.baranski655311 ай бұрын
Looking at one this weekend. Based on this video probably gonna buy.
@KaseysYouTubeChannel5 жыл бұрын
RF900 Was my first bike. Bought for $900.. Sold for a thousand two years later. But about $1500 into it. (Tires, carb, fork seals, chain and sprockets)
@bn2653978 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, last May I got me an 1995 RF 900 R and since then I had me a lot of phreaking fun with it. I love it more and more each day passing. Got to say that a lot of new bikes of today can't even touch it, which was a nice surprise to me. Have fun and drive safe, Greetz. P.
@jeffposchalk17407 жыл бұрын
g'day from australia great bike i have a clean original 96 rf900r couldn't agree with you more
@kwakkers684 жыл бұрын
A very good vintage! (I've got a '96 myself)
@carlsmalls73335 жыл бұрын
Just bought a rf900 tonight! Cannot wait to collect it this weekend 😍
@benedictcroft34885 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@ChatBot13372 жыл бұрын
Had one of these for a few years in my early 20s. I found it to be dripping with fun coupled with being comfortable enough for decently long rides.
@citizenseventies67383 жыл бұрын
I am picking up a very clean Purple/Silver 1995 one tomorrow for 995 quid. Get in !!!!!
@mw2mastersash3 жыл бұрын
so glad i found this vid...i have just bought a SUZUKI RF900 engine for my shifter go kart nice to know that i have bought a good engine
@megadethdan3 жыл бұрын
im looking at one on sunday, very excited !!!!
@rhysbowen22907 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate for the review. Great review. I'm looking at getting one of these soon.
@MicMurphy19814 жыл бұрын
1996 Suzuki RF900 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle automotive bike sale hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/d/colchester-1996-suzuki-rf900/7026873891.html
@kwakkers684 жыл бұрын
ALTERNATORS - the early bikes have a bomb proof alternator. In their wisdom, Suzuki moved on to a rubber/plastic coupling for the spindle/shaft (the drive part of the alternator) on later models; it's thought this was a safety idea - as the Alt sits just above the gearbox. This later style linkage/Alt is thought to last c. 35,000 miles - at which point the grip between the shaft and this rubber/plastic ring can 'let go' meaning an other wise sound Alt doesn't spin, and therefore doesn't create electricity ...... Sounds like a PITA -------- BUT it is possible to marry the body of a later Alt, with the linkage/front section from the earlier style Alt --- this is well covered on the forum; it's a valuable tip, and means of getting around the bike's ONE problem.
@bbbugeye2744 Жыл бұрын
So you're saying the early years have the better alternator/stator? I'm currently looking at a 94 RF900R. Thanks! 🙏🤙
@kwakkers68 Жыл бұрын
@@bbbugeye2744 Yes. If I recall correctly, the better Alternator has a green label on it. There's quite a lot of info on this, on the Owners' Forum - lots of other useful info too. Good luck with the '94. :-)
@bbbugeye2744 Жыл бұрын
@@kwakkers68 I'm surprised you responded, I appreciate that! N thanks! 🙏🤙
@kwakkers68 Жыл бұрын
@@bbbugeye2744 Always a pleasure to help a fellow traveller 🙂
@sending17942 ай бұрын
I’m looking at a 97 fr900 that has been sitting for 11 years but was all good when it did run just in my buddy’s dad’s garage. He said throw me it for 500. You think it’s a good idea or is it out dated and to gone you think. You said around 35k miles
@uhtred7860 Жыл бұрын
The midrange on these is actually better than the GSX-R1100W, you could argue the whole bike is just better.
@Adikxx Жыл бұрын
Good point
@myreality78175 жыл бұрын
There's a green one for sale in the SF bay area California. I almost bought it a year ago for a bargain since the carbs needed cleaned etc. Someone else bought it and now I see it for sale for 3 times what he paid. A few days after it sold I found myself a 1991 zx11 in almost mint condition for $1 per cc. The rf900 would have been nice, but Im kinda glad now that the deal fell through.
@allanmobbs22257 жыл бұрын
Hi i watched your youtube video . I like your review about the suzuki rf900 . In regards to the Manta-ray as far as I know they were only made for the Australian and New Zealand market . I own one of those bikes limited edition number 75 . Looking forward to more reviews!
@Adikxx7 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy I plan to make a proper review of RF900 this year. Just need to finish a few little things on mine. Manta Rey is a dream! you're a lucky man to own one! Look after it cause it's a real gem nowadays! Regards
@mobility750006 жыл бұрын
I have a 95 it was painted black but when I take the seat off the frame is green so who knows
@user-jc8cc4ch6w5 ай бұрын
I bought mine from Elizabeth Street Melbourne in the early 2000s green and gold
@AridersLifeYT6 жыл бұрын
Yamaha ThunderAce is a wicked Sleeper as well. ive seen dynos showing the 97 models produce 186rwhp.
@mociczyczki2 жыл бұрын
yea and it was stock :x
@richardrichard5409 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@bbeckford907 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love motorcycles. Been dying to get my hands on one. There's a guy on Craigslist selling one for $500 but it's actually a rf900r. He said it does not work. But I know tlc is all it needs and she'll be up and running.
@brooklynthomkins4315 жыл бұрын
I've got a 97rf900r stretched and lowered getting ready you put all new fairings on it I love being different everyone has a Busta or a gsxr1000 or ninja who wants to ride up or go to the beach and see the same kinda bike year after year
@brianhill2515 Жыл бұрын
The Manta Ray was made for some type of Suzuki anniversary here in Australia (hence green & gold). I have heard figures of between 75 & 90 being produced. They are numbered on the fuel cap. I own #4. Great bike except for vibration through bars at highway speeds that can make your hands numb! Cheers.
@uhtred7860 Жыл бұрын
Ive heard of vibration problems on RF900s before, we had one come into the shop i worked at here in NZ, and the older guy who owned it loved it but said it had a vibration thru the pegs. Took it for a ride and sure enough, bang on 110kph the pegs tingled so much it would have put your feet to sleep after a while. We ended up going through the bike looking for loose mounts or something, found nothing. About a year later a different RF900 came in for a service and the owner asked if we could find out why the bars vibrated, again we tried and everything was sweet. Weird thing is, not every RF does it. Kiwi Rider magazine had on as a long term test bike in the 90s and theirs had bar vibration too, so 🤷♂
@mickybolleck372111 ай бұрын
Low tire pressure could be the reason.
@user-jc8cc4ch6w5 ай бұрын
I owned the Manta ray 95 in green and gold paint work your spot on mate very capable bike if only id hung on 2 it im from Australia 🦘 bought it from Melbourne in the early 2000s not a problem with it
@stevemartin50176 жыл бұрын
Just bought my first rf900! Unfortunately here in NewHampshire we have 3’ of snow right now.
@Adikxx6 жыл бұрын
Good choice bud. RF is a great all rounder.
@brianX6263 жыл бұрын
Heyy another NH guy with a RF
@thehubby652 жыл бұрын
i got 1 and will never let her go best bike i have ever had for the price
@zaco9r6 жыл бұрын
My brother is selling me his rf900r with only 1,300 miles for $800. I can't wait!
@Raidenflight8 жыл бұрын
-97 maroon or whatsitscalled. Love it! The Bagster tank bag cover has always been on it, so the tank looks like new! The canadian versions miss the light switch on the right handlebar if I've got it right...
@Blue-moon127 жыл бұрын
I just sold my VF500F and I am going to look at a 1995 RF900
@cooperman573 жыл бұрын
I bought mine in 2014 ,I bought it of a ex TT rider awsome..
@Civicboy19918 жыл бұрын
i cant wait to pass my bike test im going to buy a rf9 as my first big road bike with my dad owning his since i was 12 ive grown up with it over the years ive been on many different bikes and theres just something about the rf9 that draws me in. last year i was given the keys on a private road and told to pull up behind his mate when it was time to stop those 2 miles i will never forget.
@user-kk2oj5qv1x7 жыл бұрын
Looks like my next broooooommmm)) Many thanks for great review and dedication.
@Adikxx7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure bud :) They really are awsome machines, so underrated. If you really consider buying it i would suggest to look for a clean and low miles example.Anything below 25k miles would do. I promise you will be happy as Larry !
@user-kk2oj5qv1x7 жыл бұрын
Yes, again many thanks. I was a come-back-rider 6 seasons ago, started with an awesome CB5 (PC26 Honda), spent 3 years with her... Made a totally wrong move after to BMW K12RS '97- not my bike at all, a thirsty cow- jumped on to R11RS at last (boxer- miles better bike compareed to K), but no bike at moment for 2 years... Miss it so much, cannot withstand... if lucky, my next one would be RF9!!!
@user-kk2oj5qv1x7 жыл бұрын
And I will find a clean one, I will report. Promise!))
@tomahawk78842 жыл бұрын
This is an interesting bike. Thanks for your tips bro.
@nikchristides48952 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a Blackbird, but found one so cheap I just have to have it! I think your video means I will be divorced soon 😅
@eddymagomago45024 жыл бұрын
I liked much this motorcycle, now in this moment looking for one😜👍
@brentsmith5647 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video thank u 👁️👍♥️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@vintagebikes4215 Жыл бұрын
Great grouping of videos
@Adikxx Жыл бұрын
Thank you for commenting, it's appreciated
@the_biking_dutchman96587 жыл бұрын
Thnx Mate! You really convinced me with this vid. Just recently sold my 2004 Honda CBF 600Sa. In the spring I want to buy a more cheaper bike. I always loved the looks of the RF. After watching this vid I really want one! I really want a 900, but also consider a 600. Anything to say between the differences? Thumbs up for this vid!
@Adikxx7 жыл бұрын
Hi bud ! Both are sweet bikes, 900 is more frugal on fuel(and has bigger tank), has more torque at the bottom and midrange for obvious reasons, shorter production run and endurance speed record make it also a bit more desirable. On the flip side 600 is cheap as peanuts to buy, has better - healthier for shoulder joints (side mounted) passenger grips and to many people looks actually a bit slicker. 600 has also got 6 speed box (which sadly 900 lacks) If you like lots of revs then 600 is the way to go, if you like somewhat flexible mill which can stay in forth gear in town all day long 900 should be your pick.
@totembarada6900 Жыл бұрын
@@Adikxx The engine from the factory was produced with cast-iron sleeves? Or some kind of coating?
@Adikxx Жыл бұрын
@@totembarada6900 as far asni know no coating.
@totembarada6900 Жыл бұрын
@@Adikxx Cast iron?
@christopherleeds2600 Жыл бұрын
Had one beautiful bike . Loved it
@todorterziev43583 ай бұрын
i will buy it now
@claytonkuykendall3291 Жыл бұрын
I’m gitting on this weekend
@iplaypearldrums79355 жыл бұрын
I've a 97 drove it from 7500 mi to 37k mi
@John-zh3bq7 жыл бұрын
ive had one but the bike used more fuel than my car :D was a nice bike tho, but man the gasmilage was insane.
@chrisjohno30274 жыл бұрын
This vid got me to buy mine , now I got get it all fixed up an repainted
@kevinvierabroderick43233 жыл бұрын
Buying one tomorrow
@caligulasen60283 жыл бұрын
lol
@chrisrimmo21457 жыл бұрын
I bought an RF900 new in 1995 and sold it 3 months later. Excellent performance was the only plus. Poor build quality and bad vibration at highway speed that Suzuki couldn't fix.
@jpedrorbxx5 жыл бұрын
My rf900r s2 never have bad vibration at end of clock (300 km/h)
@jamiebanyard17924 жыл бұрын
i have my third RF900 now, first one i didnt keep long, vibrated bad and caused numbness in the hands, 55K on clock, second one was fantastic, 25K on the clock, had been dynojetted and performance ignition coils, that got stolen 3 weeks after buying, current one bought as a project for £250, just needed fork seals and general going over, havent ridden it yet but also vibrates alot too, 65k on the clock. if i keep this one then will look into dyno jetting and ignition coils like the last one had, it was so much smoother, throttle response was amazing and just a very nice ride.
@uhtred7860 Жыл бұрын
We had a couple of RF900s come through the workshop here in NZ with the owners complaining of annoying vibration, and they did, a test ride showed that. Could never solve the issue, Balanced the carbs, re-torqued the engine mounts and other bolts, fitted new grips & bar weights. Also, not every RF was affected, it was just one of those weird things. It was probably pistons and/or conrods manufacturing tolerances being to far out, blue printing the engine might have fixed it, but no one wanted to fork out for that.😆
@stephenroth29443 жыл бұрын
I literally just traded a 05 katana 600 for a rf900r last night
@brentkelly10692 жыл бұрын
Bought a 1994 900 for 1800 with 26000 really clean any suggestions
@blehlast36394 жыл бұрын
fuck i want one so bad. and ive just got my learners license lol
@joshuagrossman29028 жыл бұрын
Nice! I have a 900 as well and love it. What's the thing attached to your gas tank lid / what purpose does it serve?
@Adikxx8 жыл бұрын
Hi bud RF are amazing i know! It is a camera mount,i sometimes record both from helmet and tank devices. regards
@joshuagrossman29028 жыл бұрын
+adikxx83 got it, thanks!
@bananamanstrikesback55536 жыл бұрын
Would this pair nice with a 06 gsxr i want commuter i can road trip on open texas roads without the sportyness of my gsxr mind you i dont want a tourer still want some pep to my ride
@Adikxx6 жыл бұрын
bananamanstrikesback XD yes, that is an ideal bike for that. Plenty of power when taps open but good wind protection. In stock form can be found slightly heavy on wrists for taller riders but for $30 u can get bar raiser kit on ebay which u can install in 30 minutes. Fantastic all rounder overall
@mikehunt38524 жыл бұрын
Nice bike but a VFR is the better bet Still massive fan of the FJ 12 tho
@dirkrieger87834 жыл бұрын
i have a VFR RC36 and am looking at a RF900 to buy....and my dreambike has always been a FJ1200 too....think i will keep the VFR....but who knows, 2 or 3 bikes are also nice to have in the garage :-)
@Cody132834 жыл бұрын
Picked up a 95 today
@NR-ig6yt6 жыл бұрын
Hey Nice vid ! Do you know how much hp the RF900/600 got?
@Adikxx6 жыл бұрын
Musix yes. 98HP for 600 and 125 HP for 900. Some people say 900s have 135HP but that i think is a bit of exaggeration. I dynoed my 900 and it did 117 HP on the rear wheel,that's about 125 HP on the crank.
@pauloshea37416 жыл бұрын
Care to elaborate on those mods? I just bought a stock 900, 1994, candy red with 25,000miles.
@mociczyczki2 жыл бұрын
@@Adikxx 117 on the rear wheel is like 130 at crank ...in fact its hard to predict on eye whats the power drive train looes so such it can be 125 at crank 130 even 135 hp so in fact you dont know ...
@basicwrench45105 жыл бұрын
I found a 94 RF900 w/ 9k miles .. Always garaged. here in town.. 2600.00 I’ve not heard of the Rf.. as i’m Honda Magna fan (83-85). Is that a good deal ?
@Shadynastys765 жыл бұрын
Basic Wrench you wont find anything better i sold my 900 for $2000 and it needed a new clutch
@emirsaracevic7 жыл бұрын
I have 1994 rf900r I have left side air vent breeding tube pours gas during idle...on choke no leaks..soon as I return to normal it starts pour gasoline....any idea for easy fix?? thx
@Adikxx7 жыл бұрын
Hi Emir, Please go with your question to Rf900 facebook club. Over 2000 members and those dudes know almost everything abour RF. Below you have a link to the facebook group: facebook.com/groups/suzukirf/
@emirsaracevic7 жыл бұрын
thanks alot, will check
@futmandplayz5047 жыл бұрын
Hello. Nice vid!!! I just found one for sale. It has gone about 43.000 km. Is that too much for it? Is there anything in peticular that should have been replaced? Cheers Emil from Denmark
@Adikxx7 жыл бұрын
Hi Emil. If the one u found really has 43.000 km it should run sweet as a cherry provided it's been looked after. Mine has about 55.000 km and runs beautiful. They say that second gear can be an issue for those but i had 2 RF900's with some miles on and never had a problem like that so i guess if the bike wasn't molested it will run long and strong. It was thrashed then it will become a headache(no surprise here).Later models may suffer from alternator's coupling failures(early modes have shaft driven design so better deal here). In contrast later models have adjustable forks 94 model HAS NOT but you can go around that by changing front springs to HYPERPRO progressive ones and filling the forks with their specifically designed oil for that job. I did it recently myself and i can tell the difference. Just make sure paint is original, no rust, no accident past and no dodgy knocking,leaking or smoking from the engine. Follow basic protocol for buying a used motorcycle. My little advice would be to pay more for a really good onerather than saving a few coins then you'll have a great ownership experience. Would be good if there was some evident of HP also. Some of those were castrated to 98 HP. Great news is that parts are peanuts cheap for it and lots of stuff you could do personally so as long the engine is healthy this bike is a bomb! Hope this helps Reards!
@futmandplayz5047 жыл бұрын
Thanx a lot. I'll keep my eyes open.
@daw76354 жыл бұрын
Namówiłeś mnie i kupiłem swoją :)
@Adikxx4 жыл бұрын
Super ! Jesli kupiles zadbany egzemtlarz bedziesz bardzo zadowolony :) Jaki rocznik? jakies modyfikacje?
@daw76354 жыл бұрын
@@Adikxx Ciężko o ideał, ale myślę że ten egzemplarz ma potencjał. Rocznik 96. Kolor czarny z odrobiną fioletu, lakier oryginalny. Silnik i skrzynia pracują dobrze. Modyfikacje to ksenonowa lampa i wydech. Będę się starał utrzymać go w oryginalnym stanie :) Zrobiłeś zajebisty ten filmik o RF :)
@Adikxx4 жыл бұрын
Gratulacje, doprowadz maszyne do perfekcji i bedziesz mial mega youngtimera. Od rocznika 96 pojawily sie pewne zmiany: inny naped alternatora na gumowym laczeniu(niestety pada to dosc czesto-system na walku z modelu 94/95 jest lepszy), inne sprzeglo, inny zacisk tyl, delikatnie zmienione ECU i pare innych dupereli, ale sprzet itak kozacki. Na tym kanale jest tona materialu o RF 900, serwosowanie, modyfikacje , porzadne review itp Pozdro , 3m sie !
@scooterdude148 жыл бұрын
have you guys ever had major problems with the carbs? I've got a 94 rf900
@Adikxx8 жыл бұрын
hi bud,the only carb problem i had in my previous Rf was damaged diaphram,the part was cheap but garage charged me £100 for the job due to necessity of stripping everything down
@pauloshea37416 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 94 RF900,
@pauloshea37415 жыл бұрын
Six months later and still going for that "non existent" 6th gear, apart from that with the front end damping and spring rate sorted, this is a monster of a bike.
@robjohnson78064 жыл бұрын
I have the chance to buy one of these for 799 quid. What is the riding position like, compared to a straight tourer?
@Adikxx4 жыл бұрын
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@robjohnson78064 жыл бұрын
@@Adikxx My only worry is being too far forward with a herniated disc and a pinned and plated shoulder. But this looks as if it is okay for that. I'm used to a CBF1000. Could also do with the seat height being higher than the 805mm it is listed at. I'm nearly 6 foot and had an FJR that gave me hell so I sold it last week. This RF is the exact same seat height.
@Ryan96se7 жыл бұрын
Love my RF but instead of a 900 its a RF600 which I see even less of.
@Adikxx7 жыл бұрын
Ryan96se RF600 is a beautiful bike. I had a go on one years ago.Really liked it. Chose 900 cause i like torquey engines.RF600 needs some revs to go well but apart from that one sweet bike.
@neighbourhoodmusician6 жыл бұрын
RFs are certainly rare but I don't think it'll ever be worth anything, same for the 600 and 900. I love them but I don't think they'll be collectible in a return-of-investment sense.
@pdjames17295 жыл бұрын
@@Adikxx what a great review and run down. Thank you so much xx I had already decided to buy a 9 - the 6 being more track than road really. especially for lots of distance :) plus the economy is a smudge better :) now my heart is even more set. Classic yellow and black for me :D #ChildHoodDream
@Adikxx5 жыл бұрын
@@pdjames1729 one sweet ride indeed. I'll be returning to riding RF for the summer, have a few nice mods planned and will post videos about. Can't wait for the project to start.
@pdjames17295 жыл бұрын
@@Adikxx they are insane really :) 160mph 'easy' and you still want 6th? Brave xx
@archamusdk12735 жыл бұрын
i'm a new rider should i get the 600 or the 900 as my first bike. i dont see much of a price difference between the two bikes. and i heard the 900 have problems with the 2nd gear it jumps out of it. but the looks of the bike i really like. its super retro and looks like a ferrari testarossa.
@Adikxx5 жыл бұрын
All RF models can have 2nd gear problems(600 also) If you never had a bike befkre go for 600.
@djeslic53775 жыл бұрын
For a 1st timer you should try and stay in the 600 to 750 range. They aren't too wild plus they give you opportunity to keep them a while become that engine range isn't by any mean slow.
@archamusdk12735 жыл бұрын
@@djeslic5377 i ended up gettin the 600 :D
@MicMurphy19814 жыл бұрын
I found one here in america USA if you want one in Connecticut 1996 Suzuki RF900 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle automotive bike sale hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/d/colchester-1996-suzuki-rf900/7026873891.html
@leipo22211 ай бұрын
its gonna be my first bike, almost got my license
@mickybolleck372111 ай бұрын
Are you shure you want it as first bike? Bought one last month and spent 2000 kilometers atm on it. Its a very good bike handlingwise and the motor pulls like a truck. From the bottom of rpm it has always enough power. I had it on 240 km/h 3 weeks ago and i am pretty shure it could go way faster. Otherwise combined with a touring windshield it takes too much pressure from the body so that i am always way faster as it feels. The foodbegs are a bit high and combined with the wide tank it was a bit painfull to ride for my hips but its worth every second to ride. Absolute lovely bike.
@leipo2229 ай бұрын
i got my riding lessons on a 600cc, now finaly got my license and whit some common sense i can start riding this i think, not being too crazy in the beginning of course@@mickybolleck3721
@koolestmanalive45648 жыл бұрын
I have the black, green and silver 97
@Adikxx8 жыл бұрын
lovely colour,never saw one in real life,well done
@christophergonzales78762 жыл бұрын
Is one with 308k miles too much?
@christophergonzales78762 жыл бұрын
Obviously there are a lot of factors involved
@alexkeohane45053 жыл бұрын
Bristol lad.
@troygregory76725 жыл бұрын
Chris ubank riding a bike
@Adikxx5 жыл бұрын
He loves old Suzukis, he was very impressed with that RF.
@blazejbechta2714 жыл бұрын
pozdro z polszy
@HigherEnergy0117 жыл бұрын
Suzuki RF900 is better and faster than the kawasaki ZZR1100?
@bigpapa81526 жыл бұрын
oscar fer Not even close. ZZR 1100 used to be worlds fastest production motorcycle. 160hp, stupid fast, would eat the 900 for breakfast.
@wightwalker24536 жыл бұрын
Agree, Rf900 is a great bike but wouldn't out drag the zx11. Wouldn't be a million miles behind though, and who know in the twisties...?
@brianrodriguez74115 жыл бұрын
hyabusa would smoke that zzr 1100 easly lol if u go by that line of thinking,compare both 900 instead of a 1100 against a 900
@MicMurphy19814 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I never knew this bike existed. I saw one here in america mint condition in U.S.A. in the state of Conetticut for 2500. Mint condition. Here is the link. I thought about getting it at this price the way you make it sound like it's a great bike. 1996 Suzuki RF900 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle automotive bike sale hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/d/colchester-1996-suzuki-rf900/7026873891.html
@sardoish8 жыл бұрын
nice video, thanks...does your gearbox bangs hard when putting in first?mine does, i dont know if this is supposed to be like that??here it is, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d812actzvrG2hmw.html
@Adikxx8 жыл бұрын
Hi bud,firstly thanks for the comment and your link! Yes! Mine does exactly same thing,this is my second RF900 and the one i had before also used to do that.Both bikes I rode used to also bang quite loudly when going from 2nd to 3d on higher revs.My bike has always been beautifully well looked after and never hard ridden,i ride on high quality fully synthetic oil and it still does it so i don't think we have anything to worry about(its rather unlikely that gearbox is smashed).I had a 99 GSX600F in the past(low mileage bike) and it also did that. Seems to me it's one of those Suzuki's quirks,remember those were built on the budget to compete with the blade so we can't expect same sort of refinement.Another symptom they develop over time is tapping sound from the engine,it basically lets you know it needs maintenance.Here you have a link to the video where you can here the strange sound and explanation of a remedy for that issue. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5Oqg5OFts65pmQ.html
@sardoish8 жыл бұрын
ive seen this other video already...its good to know what to be aware of...
@1965dbc3 жыл бұрын
buy yamaha FJ1200 haha
@Adikxx3 жыл бұрын
FJ 1200 is a good bike man, indeed
@Errol.C-nz Жыл бұрын
the rf engines nothing like the gsxr1100 engine.. head port angles are closer to the gsxr750 srad & the block & head castings are totally different.. visit you local wrecker & compare 👎
@Adikxx Жыл бұрын
You have no clue. RF900 engine has LOTS of components shared with GSXR 1100W. Whole gearbox is literally identical, crankcases are the same, alternators, starter motors, water pumps, oil pumps are all identical in both motors! Even head bolts are the same and all torque settings for every single bolt in the engine are the same in both bikes. 94 model of RF900 has the entire clutch basket with it's internals identical as GSXR 1100W. That's A LOT OF PARTS ! Differences are: the head, barrels and rotating assembly. I other words pretty much half of the engine is identical in both bikes. I built 3 engines for that bike so dumb suggestion of local wreckers is not needed, thanks👎👎👎👎👎
@Errol.C-nz Жыл бұрын
@@Adikxx you maybe right but theyre shared with the 750 too.. so look again at the castings.. they are so different & the engines cant be interchanged at all.. not even closely
@Adikxx Жыл бұрын
@@Errol.C-nz castings? What castings? What are you talking about? I told you what exact parts are the same and it's literally about half of the engine including CRANKCASES! That's what i meant in the video by saying "RF900 engine is derived from GSXR 1100W". It's enough to cover GSXR 1100W engine with RF900 cylinder head and it drops in RF's frame fitting like a glove..🤦♂️ GSXR 750 shares way less parts with RF, for example the transmission and entire clutch is different therefore the most relared engine to the one ftom RF900 is GSXR 1100W. Period.
@Errol.C-nz Жыл бұрын
@@Adikxx gsxr11 doesnt fit in an RF frame here in NZ.. i looked into that
@Adikxx Жыл бұрын
@@Errol.C-nz Yes because the head needs to be changed! I already told you this twice!!! Do you even read what i type to you? I have a GSXR 1100W engine in my RF bro, i just used RF's head with small mods and it fits like a glove !!! I have the whole process of building and fitting of that engine documented on THIS CHANNEL! GSXR 1100W motor with RF's head in RF's frame !!! Once RF's head is on the engine is identical from outside and without looking at the rear side of the barrels where it says 1076ccm it's unrecogniseable and looks like RF's motor from head to toe. Conversation with you is a joke, first you give me thumbs down for telling the truth about RF's engine being derived from GSXR 1100W then you switch to talking about fitting GSXR motor in RF trying to help yourself but you only made it worse for yourself. Sorry for saying this but you literally have no clue..
@kevinwilson80395 жыл бұрын
They didn’t sell cos they were f-ing ugly!!! And absolutely crap compared to the competition. Yes they were fast, but overall ugly and shit. That’s why they are rare, that’s why they didn’t sell and that’s why they ain’t a hot model. Yes the engine is amazing but overall... Turd
@MicMurphy19814 жыл бұрын
You sound stupid all the bike in 1996 were like that cosmetically they didnt start all the fairing upgrades on bikes until early 2000s. When you make a bike better than this then you can talk until then stop talking.