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History:

The R900R was introduced in 1994 and was then built until 1999. Suzuki's internal term is GT73A. In Germany the term is GT73B. Some GT73C (Switzerland) and GT73E are known too (seen in Japan and Netherlands). Serialnumbers in detail, especially for GT73B:

Year	Type	From	To	Total
1994	R	100001	101315	1314
1995	S/S2	101315	102477	1162
1996	T	102477	103182	705
1997	V	103182	10????	?
1998	W	10????	10????	?
1999	X	10????	10????	?
				3181 + ?

Rest of data will follow as soon as Suzuki will answer.

Impressions:

Performance plus value, the RF900R is an extraordinary motorcycle that blends the best of all worlds into one beautiful package. Incomparable attention to detail and craftsmanship bordering on true art, mixed with incredible performance, establishes the RF900R as the leading luxury sport bike.

The space rocket

Specifications:

	'96 RF900R
Engine Type	4 stroke, 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16-valves TSCC, water cooled
Displacement	937 cc
Bore & Stroke	73 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	11.3 : 1
Carburetor	4 Mikuni BDST36
Maximum Power	135 hp (99.3 kW) / 10000 rpm
Maximum Torque	9.7 kgm / 9000 rpm 100.2 Nm / 9000 rpm
Maximum Speed	260 km/h (162,5 mph)
Lubrication	Wet Sump
Ignition	Digital/Transistorized
Starter	Electric
Generator	12V - 460 W
Battery	12V - 8 Ah
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain RK532GSV2 x 110 links
Secondary transmission ratio	2.886 : 1
Overall L x W x H (mm)	2130 x 730 x 1165
Overall L x W x H (in)	83.9 x 28.7 x 45.9
Seat Height mm (in)	805 (31.7)
Wheelbase mm (in)	1440 (56.7)
Ground Clearance mm (in)	115 (4.5)
Dry Weight kg (lb) California version	203 (447) 206 (454)
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 43mm cartridge type,coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping force
Rear Suspension	Link type, 7-way adjustable spring preload , rebound damping force, 4-way adjustable
Front Brakes	310 mm, 2 discs with floating rotors and staggered diameter 4-piston calipers, hydraulically operated
Rear Brakes	240 mm, 1 disc and 2-piston caliper, hydraulically operated
Front Tires	120/70-ZR17 on 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels
Rear Tires	170/60-ZR17 on 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 L (5.5 gal.)
Oil capacity	3.9 L
Exhaust System	4 into 1 with lightweight aluminum muffler