The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a 599 cc sports motorcycle in Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles.

History

1992–1993

Launched with a water-cooled 599 cc (36.6 cu in) inline-4 engine. The first model had the same body specifications as the 1992 GSX-R750, with the smaller engine and carried over through to the 1993 model year with no changes. It was not imported to UK.

1992 Suzuki GSXR-600

1994–1996

Not produced.

1997–2000

1997–2000 Suzuki GSX-R600

Redesigned with the introduction of Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRAD) and carried over through to the 2000 model year.

2001–2003

2004 Suzuki GSX-R 600

First year introducing the all-new fuel injection system along with the 2003 model having an integrated choke, but still being fuel injected.

2003 introducing the limited edition "alstare" racing graphics, 1500 made, mostly in Germany.

2004–2005

Redesigned which carried over through to the 2005 model year. Total redesign of the fairings and fuel tank. Inverted forks with radial-mounted brakes. Titanium valves, 32-bit ECU were some of the changes on the engine side.

2006 Suzuki GSX-R 600

2006–2007

Suzuki introduced an all-new GSX-R600. Underslung exhaust and slipper clutch introduced. Engine is completely new, but with the same bore and stroke as before.

2008–2010

New subframe, bodywork, and fuel tank. Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS).

2011–present

2011 Suzuki GSX-R600

The motorcycle is 9 kg lighter overall and features Showa Big Piston Forks (BPF), Brembo monobloc radial front brake calipers, re-designed lighter frame and swingarm, and a 15 mm shorter wheelbase. It has a new gauge cluster similar to that used on the GSX-R1000. It also has new cams, lighter pistons, higher compression and pentagonal ventilation holes on the block increases mid-range torque.

Specifications

1992–19931997–20002001–20032004–20052006200720082009–20102011–201320142015–2017
Engine600 cc (37 cu in)599 cc (36.6 cu in), 4-stroke, inline four, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Bore × stroke65.0 mm × 45.2 mm (2.56 in × 1.78 in)65.5 mm × 44.5 mm (2.58 in × 1.75 in)67.0 mm × 42.5 mm (2.64 in × 1.67 in)
Compression ratio12.0:112.5:112.8:112.9:112.8:1
Power (rear wheel)80 hp (60 kW) @ 12,000 rpm91.4–93.1 hp (68.2–69.4 kW)100.6 hp (75.0 kW)118.29 hp (88.21 kW)125BHP (93kW) @ 13,330 rpm125BHP (93kW)125BHP (93kW) @ 13,100 rpm.125BHP (93kW) @ 13,550 rpm125 hp (93 kW) @ 13,500 rpm
Torque (rear wheel)38.7 lb⋅ft (52.5 N⋅m) @ 9,250 rpm59.13 N⋅m (43.61 lb⋅ft) @ 11,140 rpm63.3 N⋅m (46.7 lb⋅ft) @ 11,300 rpm60.5 N⋅m (44.6 lb⋅ft) @ 11,700 rpm67.7 N⋅m (49.9 lb⋅ft) @ 11,500 rpm
Fuel systemCarburetorFuel injection
LubricationWet sump
IgnitionCDIDigital/transistorized
Transmission6-speed constant mesh
ClutchWet multi-plate typeSlipper
Final drive2.812#525 chain, 2.685 (Ratio)
Length2,065 mm (81.3 in)2,055 mm (80.9 in)2,040 mm (80 in)2,030 mm (80 in)
Width720 mm (28 in)715 mm (28.1 in)710 mm (28 in)715 mm (28.1 in)
Height1,135 mm (44.7 in)1,150 mm (45 in)1,135 mm (44.7 in)1,125 mm (44.3 in)1,135 mm (44.7 in)
Seat height830 mm (33 in)825 mm (32.5 in)810 mm (32 in)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 in)135 mm (5.3 in)130 mm (5.1 in)
Wheelbase1,440 mm (57 in)1,390 mm (55 in)1,400 mm (55 in)1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Dry weight174 kg (384 lb)350 lb (160 kg)355 lb (161 kg)359 lb (163 kg)352 lb (160 kg)
Wet weight518 lb (235 kg)440 lb (200 kg)423 lb (192 kg)424 lb (192 kg)412 lb (187 kg)
Front suspensionTelescopicCartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression dampingShowa 41 mm Big Piston Forks
Rear suspensionCartridge-typeLink-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping. Hi & low speed adjustment
Front brakesDual hydraulic disc2 radial 310 mm (12 in) disc, 4-piston calipersDouble 310 mm (12 in) disc. Brembo 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle hydraulic disc1-piston caliper, 220 mm (8.7 in) discSingle Nissin, 220 mm (8.7 in) 2-piston caliper disc
Front tires120/70-ZR-17
Rear tires180/55-ZR-17
Fuel tank capacity20 L (5.3 US gal)18 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal)17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)16.5 L (3.6 imp gal; 4.4 US gal)17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)
MSRP (U.S.)$9,399$10,399$11,599$11,699$11,199
Performance
0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h)-3.5 sec.3.2 sec.3.23.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec3.1 sec3.3 sec3.53.5
0 to 1⁄4 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km)10.75 sec. @ 208.27 km/h (129.41 mph)11.1 sec.
Top speed157mph (253 km/h)150mph (241 km/h)162 mph (253 km/h)164 mph (263 km/h)253 km/h (157 mph)164 mph (263 km/h)164 mph161 mph161 mph161 mph253 km/h (157 mph)
Fuel economy6.52 L/100 km; 43.4 mpg‑imp (36.1 mpg‑US)35.8 MPG5.43 L/100 km; 52.0 mpg‑imp (43.3 mpg‑US)
Common Reference NameSRADK1,K2,K3K4,K5K6K7K8K9,L0L1,L2,L3,L4L5,L6,L7

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