Suzuki RF 600 R

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Modified Suzuki RF 600R 1993.jpg
modified RF (BJ 1993)
RF 600 R
Manufacturer Suzuki
Sales description RF 600 R
Production period 1993 to 1998
class motorcycle
design type Sports Tourer
Motor data
Four-stroke engine, water-cooled inline four-cylinder, 16 valves, DOHC, TSCC
Displacement  (cm³) 599
Power  (kW / PS ) 98 (at 12500 rpm)
Torque  ( N m ) 63 (at 9500 rpm)
Top speed (  km / h) 238
transmission 6 speed transmission
drive Chain drive
Brakes front: partially floating 290 mm double brake disc with 2-piston floating brake caliper, rear: 240 mm brake disc with 2-piston fixed caliper
Wheelbase  (mm) 1430
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): 2160 × 710 × 1175
Seat height (cm) 79
Empty weight  (kg) 218
successor Suzuki GSX-R 600

The Suzuki RF 600 R is a motorcycle of the sports touring category and was built by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation from 1993 to 1998. The type designation GN76A applies internationally and GN76B specifically for Germany.

Here is a list of the chassis numbers for the German model GN76B:

Construction year Type from to
1993 P 100001 102553
1994 R. 102554 103717
1995 S. 103718 104554
1996 T 104555 10xxxx
1997 V 10xxxx 10xxxx
1998 W. 10xxxx 10xxxx

Facelift

1995

Some changes have been made due to changed noise and emissions standards

  • lower manufacturing tolerances at Suzuki
  • changed CDI
  • Carburetor heating
  • Change of the manifold system to stainless steel and change of the rear silencer from slip-on to bolt-on
  • by changing the manifold another oil sump
  • improved paint quality and a different paint job (frame is only painted in silver)
  • longer gear ratio 42/14 (3,000) instead of 43/14 (3,071)

1996

  • Rear brake system and swing arm modified; instead of a brake anchor plate, a brake anchor strut is used

Swiss model

The RF600R has been modified due to the stricter emission standards in Switzerland.

  • modified inlet and outlet camshaft, which has 2 mm less stroke
  • Suzuki PAIR system - which is an exhaust gas recirculation
  • Mikuni BDST33 carburetor
  • Power reduction to 58 kW / 79 PS

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Chassis numbers on Eddi's Suzuki RF Page ( Memento from December 14, 2009 in the Internet Archive )