Suzuki GSX-R600
The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a 600 cc class, or supersport, sport bike in Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles.
Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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Also called | Gixxer, GSXR |
Class | Sport bike |
Related | Suzuki GSX-R750 Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
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. 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).
- 2011-2014
9 kg Lighter overall, Showa Big Piston Forks (BPF),[1] Brembo monobloc radial front brake calipers, re-designed lighter frame and swingarm, 15 mm shorter wheelbase. New gauge cluster similar to that used on the GSX-R1000. New cams, lighter pistons, higher compression and pentagonal ventilation holes on the block increases mid-range torque.
Specifications
1992–1993 | 1997–2000 [2] | 2001–2003 | 2004–2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009–2010 | 2011–2013 | 2014 | 2015–2017[3][4][5] | |
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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 | 12.8:1 | ||||||
Power (rear wheel) |
80 hp (60 kW) @ 12,000 rpm[6] | 91.4–93.1 hp (68.2–69.4 kW)[7] | 100.6 hp (75.0 kW)[7] | 97.5 hp (72.7 kW)[8] | 79.11 kW (106.09 bhp) @ 13,330 rpm[9] | 109 hp (81 kW) @ 13,100 rpm.[10] | 103 hp (77 kW) @ 13,550 rpm[11][12] | 125 hp (93 kW) @ 13,500 rpm | |||
Torque (rear wheel) |
38.7 lb⋅ft (52.5 N⋅m) @ 9,250 rpm[6] | 59.13 N⋅m (43.61 lb⋅ft) @ 11,140 rpm[9] | 63.3 N⋅m (46.7 lb⋅ft) @ 11,300 rpm[10] | 60.5 N⋅m (44.6 lb⋅ft) @ 11,700 rpm[13] | 67.7 N⋅m (49.9 lb⋅ft) @ 11,500 rpm | ||||||
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) | 715 mm (28.1 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)[14][15] | 359 lb (163 kg)[16] | 352 lb (160 kg) | ||||||
Wet weight | 518 lb (235 kg)[6] | 440 lb (200 kg)[7] | 423 lb (192 kg)[7] | 424 lb (192 kg)[16] | 412 lb (187 kg)[17] | ||||||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping | Showa 41 mm Big Piston Forks | ||||||||
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 Nissin, 220 mm (8.7 in) 2-piston caliper 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) | ||||||
MSRP (U.S.) | $9,399[18] | $10,399[19][20] | $11,599[21][22][23] | $11,699[24] | $11,199[25][26][27] | ||||||
Performance | |||||||||||
0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) | 3.5 sec. | 3.1 sec.[9] | |||||||||
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 speed | 253 km/h (157 mph)[9] | 253 km/h (157 mph) | |||||||||
Fuel economy | 6.52 L/100 km; 43.4 mpg‑imp (36.1 mpg‑US)[9] | 35.8 MPG | 5.43 L/100 km; 52.0 mpg‑imp (43.3 mpg‑US) | ||||||||
Common Reference Name | SRAD | K1,K2,K3 | K4,K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | K9,L0 | L1,L2,L3, | L4 | L5,L6,L7 | |
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