1995 Suzuki Dual Sport reviews

I was originally in the market for a 600 Katana. I learned to ride on a 1978 GS750 and figured that a newer 600 would be just fine. After I rode the RF, though, with its "heavy" nose to keep from doing a wheelie at every traffic light- I was convinced that more power doesn�t always mean less control. The bike has a solid, comfortable ride with enough power to feel safe at high speed on the highway. I read one review about how "uncomfortable" the bike was to them. My RF has Heli bar risers and a Corbin seat, and I think it's quite comfortable. The other mods are the (almost clich� for this bike) Yosh RS-3 pipe and K&N filter charger. I also have a Zero Gravity wind screen and Dunlop Sportmax tires (180 in the rear). It all adds up to a comfortable ride to work or a pleasant zip down the highway. I'm in the early stages of doing my own "bun burner" ride around the beautiful state of Wyoming. I love my RF! Show less

I have owned mine for 7 years. Did some work on factory pipe.Rejetted. Some trick work on air box.My bike is pushing 140 hp. Best thing to get rid of....NGK plugs...Went to Autolites.I also drag race and this is the only plugs to use.No problems here. This is the bike I will always own. Show less

i love my bike, comfy, good looking, but it is too heavy and lacks grunt down low if it had 20more ponies it would be a great bike. although it lacks power compared to my r1 i much prefer to ride it on a daily basis. they make great road bikes. if you want a track bike go and buy a stroker........ Show less

I purchased my RF900rv in 1998 it had only 300 miles on the clock, although we operate in kilometers in NZ these bikes were imported from a cancelled USA order. I have now done nearly 13 thousand miles and it has never missed a beat, toured NZ (both islands) which is a mixture of twisties and in the south island long flowing highways. The rf can hoof it with the best of them and cornering is governed by the riders ability as it will handle most corners you throw it into. I agree with previous comments about the pegs being a little high but am able to peel off the miles without any undue discomfort. My bike came out with Dunlop[203`s which I replaced with Pirellis at 6800 miles. The Pirellis (mtr 23 and 24) are magic in both wet and dry. The bike is stock standard but I would be interested to hear how the k & n filter improves the breathing if anyone wishes to reply. All in all a superb sports tourer which I have no intention of selling and would recommend to any potential buyer. Happy and safe riding Show less

From what I've read on the RF900R there is only one reason I can come up with they halted production on the RF900. When the bike was introduced they were trying to fill a gap between "Sport Touring" and "Sport". They wanted to give the riders the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, there wasn't that big of a gap between the bikes and as time went on, that gap narrowed. There just wasn't a market for it. Now, however, it would probably fair a bit better as us speed freaks are getting a bit older. Look at the Hyabusa, it's the world's fastest production bike and it's a tourer. I think if they redesigned it with 2001 technology and re-introduced it as a "smaller Hyabusa" it'd sell. Trust me, the stares and questions I get when I pull up on mine is generating a lot of interest around here. It's unique, yet still performs. Let's face it, for it's day, it was a bad A** ride. It's only real marketing competition was the VFR-750 (which, by the way, was also dropped; now it's the Interceptor 800) Show less

Suzuki RF900R- the most beautiful bike I've seen and a real head-turner for others' on the road. I've had my RF for a 3 years and have enjoyed ever kilometer. Other 900's from Japan are built for speed, but this bike was built for the open, windy highways. My RF is still stock, with the exception of the K 'n N filter and amazing Corbin seat. Going hours on the back of this beauty is such a joy. The foot pegs are a couple of inches higher than I'd like, but the upright riding position, compared to sport bikes, is perfect for long straight stretches and awesome for the twisties. For a bike that is fairly longer than true sport bikes, it handles the fast corners without hesitation. Leaning hard into the corners and sliding over the Corbin to make the next is as easy as riding a GSX-R. Fuel mileage is great and the passenger accommodation is comfortable. The engine, still in stock condition, is very mechanical sounding and the tranny does 'clunk' a bit, but the shear good looks and its' handling characteristics will negate any of its' faults. Mine is black with purple wheels. When I first saw this machine, from the front fairing it instantly reminded me of the movie "Alien". Take a look for yourself if you see one. I've ridden many bikes over the past six years, and a lot of those beautiful machines easily outperform the RF900, but the RF is the best all-around motorcycle. It will give you good top-end speed, awesome handling in the corners, braking is pretty good, looks are amazing, and long hauls across the country are no problem. Unfortunately, the RF900 was discontinued in Canada in 1998, I believe because of the other manufacturers were coming out with purely racing 900's, so the market for a sport-touring 900 just didn't exist here in Canada. If you are looking for a motorcycle that will give you everything, the RF900 is the best bet. Try one..... Show less

I'm only 16 but, I have drove lots of bikes. Right now I have a KLR650 and RF900R. I think it has an ok top speed. But it runs great in the curves. I can stay with the other bikes. I think Suzuki should make it again. I know I well never sell mine. Show less

I have owned nearly every kind of sports bike I can think of. And this one is being sold soon as it does not come up to expectation. It lacks midrange and takes forever to get close to redline... It's a pity as the bike handles superb and has good brakes. It has a Yoshi RS3 pipe and jet kit but still not enough grunt. I'm off to the dealer to get my new CBR 929 2000 model. P.S. My bike is a 1997 model Show less

I gave up my RF because I moved into an RV full time and had no where to carry it. I paid $4,000 for it with 7000 mi. on the clock. It had all day comfort (I once put 800 mi. on it in one day, but these were NV miles, a lot at 120-130 mph). It had all the power you could use on the street and equal handling. The bike was black, no graphics, and had subtle blue metal flake in the black: good looker. All I did was adjust the chain and change the oil and filter for 5000 mi. I was in a couple of rainstorms, one a real toad strangler, and could stay almost dry laid down on the tank and really moving. By the way, I sold it for what I paid for it. Not only was it the best free ride I ever had, it was the best ride of any kind I ever had. I've owned thirty motorcycles. Show less

I bought this bike used last Oct. "99" within a week I wanted to junk it, what a pig, it had Dunlop 205 tires on it and they were pretty worn out, I changed to the 207s, what a difference. Within the passed few months I have stripped the ca. emissions, added a two brother's slip-on and k&n filter. I plan on buying a newer bike, but I just cant seem to find anything that much better. Show less