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Suzuki RF 600 R - [1995]
This edition of the Suzuki RF 600 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1995. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WT SRAD.This particular Suzuki RF 600 has a 599cc 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 1995 RF 600 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 600's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer | 2009cc.2009 Yamaha FZ6 S 2 Fazer | 2009cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki RF 600 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 1995 Suzuki RF 600 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 100 bhp (74 kW) @ 11500 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 47.4 lb-ft (64.2 Nm) @ 9500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2007 Yamaha FZ6 N S2 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1995 Suzuki RF 600 R.
The 1995 Suzuki RF 600 R has a Power to weight ratio of 465.1 bhp per ton and 220.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1995 RF 600 competing with the 2007 Yamaha FZ6 N S2 [490.0 bhp\ton] and the 2008 Yamaha FZ6 N S2 [490.0 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 600 generating around 220.4 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 1986 Kawasaki ZX 900 Ninja [245.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 900 R Ninja [245.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.1 secs, this makes the Suzuki RF 600 R similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CB 650 R (8.0 secs) and the 2021 Honda CB 650 R (8.0 secs). This Suzuki RF 600 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 1995 Suzuki RF 600 R and the 1996 Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit
When talking about the performance of the 1995 Suzuki RF 600 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.1 secs @ 120 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1996 Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit (11.1 secs) and the 2017 Yamaha MT-09 Triple (11.1 secs).
The 1995 version of the Suzuki RF 600 R has a maximum speed of 147mph.
Top Speed of the 1995 RF 600 equals the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1995 Suzuki RF 600 R then how about a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (158 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT (158 mph).
