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 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
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.
2006–2007
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
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
1992–1993 1997–2000 2001–2003 2004–2005 2006 2007 2008 2009–2010 2011–2013 2014 2015–2017 Engine , 4-stroke, inline four, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve Bore × stroke Compression ratio 12.0:1 12.5:1 12.8:1 12.9:1 12.8:1 Power(rear wheel) @ 12,000 rpm @ 13,330 rpm @ 13,100 rpm @ 13,550 rpm @ 13,500 rpm Torque(rear wheel) @ 9,250 rpm @ 11,140 rpm @ 11,300 rpm @ 11,700 rpm @ 11,500 rpm Fuel systemCarburetorFuel 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 Width Height Seat height Ground clearance Wheelbase Dry weight Wet weight Front suspensionTelescopic Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping Showa 41 mm big piston forks Rear suspensionCartridge-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 disc, 4-piston calipers Double disc. Brembo 4-piston Rear brakes Single hydraulic disc 1-piston caliper, disc Single Nissin, 2-piston caliper disc Front tires 120/70-ZR-17 Rear tires 180/55-ZR-17 Fuel tank capacity MSRP (U.S.) $9,399 $10,399 $11,599 $11,699 $11,199 Performance - 3.5 sec 3.2 sec 3.2 sec 3.1 sec 3.1 sec 3.1 sec 3.1 sec 3.3 sec 3.5 sec 3.5 sec 10.75 sec @ 11.1 sec Top speed Fuel economy Common Reference NameSRAD K1,K2,K3 K4,K5 K6 K7 K8 K9,L0 L1,L2,L3, L4 L5,L6,L7
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