Suzuki GSX-R600
The GSX-R600 is a sport bike in Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles.
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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| Also called | "Gixer" or "Gixxer" |
| Class | sport bike |
| Related | Suzuki GSX-R750 Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
History
- 1992 - 1993
Launched with a water-cooled 599cc 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.
- 1994 - 1996
Not produced.
- 1997 - 2000
Redesigned with the introduction of SRAD (Suzuki Ram Air Direct) 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.
- 2006 - 2007
Suzuki introduced an all-new GSX-R600. Underslung exhaust and slipper clutch introduced.
- 2008 - 2009
Redesigned. Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS)
Specifications
| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 599 cc (36.6 cu in), 4-stroke,four-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve | |||
| Bore/Stroke | 67.0 mm (2.64 in) x 42.5 mm (1.67 in) | |||
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.8:1 | ||
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | |||
| Lubrication | Wet Sump | |||
| Ignition | Digital/transistorized | |||
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh. Slipper Clutch 2006> | |||
| Final Drive | #525 chain | 2.685 (Ratio) | ||
| Overall Length | 2,055 mm (80.9 in) | 2,040 mm (80 in) | ||
| Overall Width | 715 mm (28.1 in) | |||
| Overall Height | 1,150 mm (45 in) | 1,135 mm (44.7 in) | 1,125 mm (44.3 in) | |
| Seat Height | 825 mm (32.5 in) | 810 mm (32 in) | ||
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | ||
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55 in) | |||
| Dry Weight | 161 kg (350 lb) | 407 lb (185 kg)[1] | 407 lb (185 kg)[2] | 397 lb (180 kg)[3] |
| Wet Weight | 424 lb (192 kg)[3] | |||
| Suspension Front | Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping | |||
| Suspension Rear | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping. Hi & Low speed adjustment 2006> | |||
| Brakes Front | Dual hydraulic disc | Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm (12 in) disc, twin | ||
| Brakes Rear | Single hydraulic disc | 1-piston caliper, 220 mm (8.7 in) disc | ||
| Tires Front | 120/70-ZR-17 | |||
| Tires Rear | 180/55-ZR-17 | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 L (4.5 US gal) | 16.5 L (4.4 US gal) | 17 L (4.5 US gal) | |
| Color | Blue/White, Yellow, Black/Silver, Red/Black | White/Blue, Red/Black, Black/Gray, Silver/White | Blue/White, Red/White, Black/Matte Black, Blue/Black | Pearl Blue / White, White / Silver, Black / Matt Black, (US: Silver/Yellow) |
References
- ↑ Duke, Kevin (2006-05-15). "2006 Supersport Shootout IV - Street" (in English) (HTML). MotorcycleUSA.com. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3301. Retrieved on 2008-06-26.
- ↑ Duke, Kevin (2007-03-24). "2007 Supersport Shootout V" (in English) (HTML). MotorcycleUSA.com. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4514. Retrieved on 2008-06-26.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hutchison, Ken (2008-05-09). "2008 Supersport Shootout VI" (in English) (HTML). MotorcycleUSA.com. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=6413. Retrieved on 2008-06-26.
External links
- Suzuki GSX-R600 official Suzuki site
- 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 Review
- Suzuki GSX-R600 Reviews Road tests of every GSX-R600 since 1996