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Suzuki RF 400 R - [1993]
This edition of the Suzuki RF 400 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1993. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Suzuki RF 400 has a 398cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
The 1993 RF 400 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the RF 400's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1988 Kawasaki Gpz 400 R | 1988cc.1987 Kawasaki Gpz 400 R | 1987cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki RF 400 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1993 Suzuki RF 400 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally - [2025]
In terms of power the 398cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 58 bhp (43 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 28.0 lb-ft (37.9 Nm) @ 9500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki RF 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1980 Yamaha XS 850 SG Special has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1993 Suzuki RF 400 R.
The 1993 Suzuki RF 400 R has a Power to weight ratio of 281.5 bhp per ton and 135.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1993 RF 400 competing with the 1980 Yamaha XS 850 SG Special [306.2 bhp\ton] and the 1979 Yamaha XS 850 G [306.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki RF 400 generating around 135.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom [160.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom [160.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.4 secs, this makes the Suzuki RF 400 R similar in acceleration to the 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder LA -Learner Approved (13.1 secs) and the 2008 Yamaha XV 1700 PC Road Star Warrior (13.1 secs). This Suzuki RF 400 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1993 Suzuki RF 400 R and the 1991 Honda MTX 125 R
When talking about the performance of the 1993 Suzuki RF 400 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1991 Honda MTX 125 R (0 secs) and the 1991 Honda XR 250 L (0 secs).
The 1993 version of the Suzuki RF 400 R has a maximum speed of 112mph.
Top Speed of the 1993 RF 400 equals the 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1993 Suzuki RF 400 R then how about a 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph).
