Suzuki GSX-R600: review, history, specs

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Class: sport

Related: Suzuki GSX-R750

Production: 1997+

Models
Suzuki GSX-R600

1997-2000

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki GSX-R600

2001-2003

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki GSX-R600

2004-2005

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki GSX-R600 (1997-2000)
Suzuki GSX-R600 (2001-2003)
Suzuki GSX-R600 (2004-2005)
Models
Suzuki GSX-R600

2006-2007

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki GSX-R600

2008-2010

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki GSX-R600

2011+

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki GSX-R600 (2006-2007)
Suzuki GSX-R600 (2008-2010)
Suzuki GSX-R600 (2011+)

Suzuki GSX-R600: electronic equipment

  • S-DMS (SUZUKI Drive Mode Selector) - from 2008


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1997 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600V

1998 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600W

1999 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600X

2000 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600Y

2001 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600K1

2002 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600K2

2003 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600K3

2004 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600K4

2005 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600K5

2006 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600K6

2007 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600K7

2008 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600K8

2009 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600K9

2010 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L0

2011 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L1

2012 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L2

2013 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L3

2014 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L4

2015 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L5

2016 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L6

2017 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L7

2018 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L8

2019 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600L9

2020 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600M0

2021 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GSX-R600 + 100th Anniversary Edition

Code: GSX-R600M1 + GSX-R600ZM1

2022 North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600M2

2023 North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600M3

2024 North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600M4

2025 North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R600

Code: GSX-R600M5

Specifications

Suzuki GSX-R600: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2065 mm / 81,3 in – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

2040 mm / 80,3 in – GSX-R600 (2001-2003, 2006-2010)

2055 mm / 80,9 in – GSX-R600 (2004-2005)

2030 mm / 79,9 in – GSX-R600 (2011+)

Overall width 720 mm / 28,3 in – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

715 mm / 28,1 in – GSX-R600 (2001-2010)

710 mm / 27,9 in – GSX-R600 (2011+)

Overall height 1135 mm / 44,7 in – GSX-R600 (1997-2003, 2011+)

1150 mm / 45,3 in – GSX-R600 (2004-2005)

1125 mm / 44,3 in – GSX-R600 (2006-2010)

Seat height 830 mm / 32,7 in – GSX-R600 (1997-2003)

825 mm / 32,5 in – GSX-R600 (2004-2005)

810 mm / 31,9 in – GSX-R600 (2006+)

Wheelbase 1390 mm / 54,7 in – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

1410 mm / 55,5 in – GSX-R600 (2001-2003)

1400 mm / 55,1 in – GSX-R600 (2004-2010)

1385 mm / 54,5 in – GSX-R600 (2011+)

Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,1 in – GSX-R600 (1997-2003, 2006+)

135 mm / 5,3 in – GSX-R600 (2004-2005)

Dry weight 174 kg / 384 lbs – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

164 kg / 361 lbs – GSX-R600 (2001-2003)

161 kg / 354 lbs – GSX-R600 (2004-2007)

165 kg / 363 lbs – GSX-R600 (2008-2010)

Curb (wet) weight 187 kg / 412 lbs – GSX-R600 (2011+)
FRAME Type Aluminum
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – GSX-R600 (1997-2003)

Inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – GSX-R600 (2004-2010)

Inverted telescopic fork Showa BPF (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – GSX-R600 (2011+)

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable)
Front tire size 120/70-ZR17 (58W)
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17 (73W)
Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers – GSX-R600 (1997-2003)

Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers – GSX-R600 (2004-2010)

Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers Brembo monobloc – GSX-R600 (2011+)

Rear brake Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 18,0 l / 4,8 US gal – GSX-R600 (1997-2003)

17,0 l / 4,5 US gal – GSX-R600 (2004-2005, 2008+)

16,5 l / 4,4 US gal – GSX-R600 (2006-2007)

Trail 96 mm / 3,8 in – GSX-R600 (1997-2003)

93 mm / 3,7 in – GSX-R600 (2004-2005)

97 mm / 3,8 in – GSX-R600 (2006+)

Fuel economy / consumption 6,09 l / 100 km (38,6 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Water-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders, in-line

+SRAD (Suzuki Ram Air Direct)

Bore & Stroke 65,5 x 44,5 mm – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

67,0 x 42,5 mm – GSX-R600 (2001+)

Displacement 600 cm³ (36,6 cu-in) – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

599 cm³ (36,5 cu-in) – GSX-R600 (2001+)

Compression ratio 12.0:1 – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

12.2:1 – GSX-R600 (2001-2003)

12.5:1 – GSX-R600 (2004-2007)

12.8:1 – GSX-R600 (2008-2010)

12.9:1 – GSX-R600 (2011+)

Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 106,0 hp (78,0 kW) / 12000 rpm – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

118,0 hp (86,7 kW) – GSX-R600 (2001-2003)

120,0 hp (88,2 kW) / 13000 rpm – GSX-R600 (2004-2005)

121,0 hp (89,0 kW) / 12400 rpm – GSX-R600 (2006-2007)

125,0 hp (91,9 kW) / 13500 rpm – GSX-R600 (2008+)

+ S-DMS (SUZUKI Drive Mode Selector) – GSX-R600 (2008+)

Max. torque 66,0 Nm (6,7 kgm) / 10000 rpm – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

70,0 Nm (7,1 kgm) / 10800 rpm – GSX-R600 (2004-2005)

68,0 Nm (6,9 kgm) / 11500 rpm – GSX-R600 (2006-2007)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,02 sec.[2]
Top speed 251 km/h (156 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDSR36 – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

Fuel Injection, 4x – GSX-R600 (2001+)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated

(slipper clutch – GSX-R600 2006+)

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.756 – GSX-R600 (1997-2000)

1.926 – GSX-R600 (2001-2005)

1.974 – GSX-R600 (2006+)

Final reduction 2.812 – GSX-R600 (1997-2005)

2.687 – GSX-R600 (2006+)

Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.866 (1997-2000); 2.785 (2001-2010); 2.687 (2011+)

2.058 (1997-2000); 2.000 (2001-2003); 2.052 (2004-2010); 2.105 (2011+)

1.650 (1997-2000); 1.600 (2001-2003); 1.681 (2004-2005); 1.714 (2006-2010); 1.761 (2011+)

1.428 (1997-2000); 1.363 (2001-2003); 1.450 (2004-2005); 1.500 (2006-2010); 1.521 (2011+)

1.285 (1997-2000); 1.208 (2001-2003); 1.304 (2004-2005); 1.347 (2006+)

1.181 (1997-2000); 1.086 (2001-2003); 1.181 (2004-2005); 1.208 (2006-2010); 1.230 (2011+)

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator
Battery capacity 12V-8Ah

Images

Suzuki GSX-R600: images, gallery.

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Videos

Suzuki GSX-R600: video.

Load video
YouTube
Suzuki GSX R600 Motorcycle Experience Road Test

Manuals

Suzuki GSX-R600: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-R600 (01/2001) | Average MPG
  2. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-R600 (01/2001) | 0-60 mph
  3. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-R600 (01/2001) | Top speed
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