Suzuki GSX-R600

Suzuki GSX-R600

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	Gixxer, GSXR
Class	Sport bike
Related	Suzuki GSX-R750 Suzuki GSX-R1000

The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a 600 cc class, or supersport, sport bike 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.

1994–1996

Not produced.

1997–2000

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

2001–2003

Redesigned with the introduction of fuel injection and carried over through to the 2003 model year with very few changes.

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.

2006–2007

Suzuki introduced an all-new GSX-R600. Underslung exhaust and slipper clutch introduced. Motor is a 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).

2011-2012

9 kg Lighter overall, Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF),^[1] Brembo monobloc front brake calipers. New gauge cluster similar to those used on the GSX-R1000.

Specifications

	1992–1993	1997–2000 [2]	2001–2003	2004–2005	2006	2007	2008–2010	2011–2014
Engine		600 cc (37 cu in)				599 cc (36.6 cu in), 4-stroke, inline four, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Bore × stroke	65.0 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 ratio		12.0:1		12.5:1			12.8:1	12.9:1
Power (rear wheel)	80 hp (60 kW) @ 12,000 rpm[3]	91.4–93.1 hp (68.2–69.4 kW) [4]	100.6 hp (75.0 kW) [4]	97.5 hp (72.7 kW) )[5]	79.11 kW (106.09 bhp) @ 13,330 rpm[6]		109 hp (81 kW) @ 13,100 rpm.[7]	103 hp (77 kW) @ 13,550 rpm[8][9]
Torque (rear wheel)	38.7 lb·ft (52.5 N·m) @ 9,250 rpm[3]				59.13 N·m (43.61 lb·ft) @ 11,140 rpm[6]		63.3 N·m (46.7 lb·ft) @ 11,300 rpm[7]
Fuel system		Carburetor	Fuel injection
Lubrication		Wet sump
Ignition		CDI		Digital/transistorized
Transmission		6-speed constant mesh
Clutch		Wet multi-plate type			Slipper
Final drive		2.812		#525 chain, 2.685 (Ratio)
Length		2,065 mm (81.3 in)		2,055 mm (80.9 in)	2,040 mm (80 in)			2,030 mm (80 in)
Width		720 mm (28 in)		715 mm (28.1 in)				710 mm (28 in)
Height		1,135 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 height		830 mm (33 in)		825 mm (32.5 in)	810 mm (32 in)
Ground clearance		130 mm (5.1 in)		135 mm (5.3 in)	130 mm (5.1 in)
Wheelbase	1,440 mm (57 in)	1,390 mm (55 in)		1,400 mm (55 in)				1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Dry weight		174 kg (384 lb)		350 lb (160 kg)	355 lb (161 kg)[10]	355 lb (161 kg)[11]	359 lb (163 kg)[12]
Wet weight	518 lb (235 kg)[3]	440 lb (200 kg)[4]	423 lb (192 kg)[4]				424 lb (192 kg)[12]	415 lb (188 kg)[8]
Front suspension		Telescopic		Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping
Rear suspension		Cartridge-type		Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping. Hi & low speed adjustment
Front brakes		Dual hydraulic disc					2 radial 310 mm (12 in) disc, 4-piston calipers	Double 310 mm (12 in) disc. Brembo 4-piston
Rear brakes		Single hydraulic disc					1-piston caliper, 220 mm (8.7 in) disc	Single Brembo, 220 mm (8.7 in) disc
Front tires		120/70-ZR-17
Rear tires		180/55-ZR-17
Fuel tank capacity	20 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)
Performance
0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h)					3.1 sec.[6]
0 to ^1⁄4 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km)					10.75 sec. @ 208.27 km/h (129.41 mph)
Top speed					253 km/h (157 mph)[6]
Fuel economy					6.52 L/100 km; 43.4 mpg-imp (36.1 mpg-US)[6]		35.8 MPG
Common Reference Name			K1,K2,K3	K4,K5	K6	K7	K8,K9,L0	L1,L2,L3,L4

References

1. Ash, Kevin (2010), "Big Piston Forks", Ash on Bikes, retrieved March 11, 2012 Originally published in the Motor Cycle News Tech Watch column
2. Suzuki GSX-R600 Service Manual 1997-2000, Suzuki
3. "CW Comparison: Decisions, Decisions; Choosing the best 600cc streetbike", Cycle World, pp. 32–39, July 1992
4. "Performance Index '10" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, 2010, retrieved 2010-01-03
5. "Suzuki GSX-R600 (2004-2005) Motorbike Review", Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, 2014, retrieved 2014-05-27
6. Canet, Don (July 2006), "Middleweight Greats", Cycle World, Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.  – via Bondi Digital Publishing (subscription required) , vol. 45 no. 7, pp. 40–52, ISSN 0011-4286
7. Hutchison, Ken (May 19, 2008). "2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 Comparison". Motorcycle-USA.com. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
8. Burns, John (August 2011), "Kawasaki ZX-6R vs. Suzuki GSX-R600; Searching for 600 supersport supremacy", Cycle World, pp. 50–52
9. Waheed, Adam (June 17, 2013), "2013 Suzuki GSX-R600 Supersport Comparison", MotorcycleUSA
10. Duke, Kevin (2006-05-15). "2006 Supersport Shootout IV - Street". MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
11. Duke, Kevin (2007-03-24). "2007 Supersport Shootout V". MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
12. Hutchison, Ken (2008-05-19). "2008 Supersport Shootout VI". MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2008-06-26.

External links

• Official website