SUZUKI GSX-R600
The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a 600 cc class, or supersport, sport bike in Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles, which includes its bigger brother, the GSX-R1000. It produces about 108 bhp in its newest iteration. Of all the bikes in the supersport category, this baby gixxer is celebrated as the hooligan. It competes with the Yamaha R6 and Honda CBR600RR. It also sees stiff competition in the 3-cylinder Triumph Daytona 675, the inline-4 Kawasaki ZX-6R and the twin cylinder Ducati 848.
History
1992-1993
Launched with a water-cooled 599 cubic centimetres (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
GSX-R 600 1992
Overall Length: 2,070 mm (81.5 in)
Overall Width: 730 mm (28.7 in)
Overall Height: 1,135 mm (44.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Dry Weight: 208 kg (459 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 106 hp (79 kW) 12,600 rpm
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.
GSX-R 600 1997
Overall Length: 2 065 mm (81.3 in)
Overall Width: 720 mm (28.3 in)
Seat Height: 830 mm (32.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1390 mm (54.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in)
Dry Weight: 174 kg (384 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 97 hp/ 12.100 rpm, 6,25 kg-m/ 10.250 rpm.
2001–2003
Redesigned with the introduction of fuel injection and carried over through to the 2003 model year with very few changes.K1
GSX-R 600 2001
Overall Length: 2 040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in)
Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in)
Seat Height: 830 mm (32.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in)
Dry Weight: 163 kg (359 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 115 hp (85 kW)/ 13,000 rpm, 69,0 Nm/ 10,500 rpm.
2004-2005
The GSX-R600 for the 2004 is practically a new bike, there's that much new goodies are on it. Here's a list: an all-new twin-spar black-coated frame that’s 15mm narrower, a fuel tank that’s 20mm narrower at the knees, foot pegs that are 100mm closer together, new rear shock and fully adjustable inverted 43mm front forks, all-new four-piston radial-mount front brake calipers, operated by a radial-piston master cylinder (only ever seen on factory racebikes).Colors: Black/Red, Blue/White, Yellow.
GSX-R 600 2004
Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in)
Overall Height: 1,145 mm (45.1 in)
Seat Height: 825 mm (32.1 in)
Ground Clearance: 128 mm (5.0 in)
Wheelbase: 1,390 mm (54.7 in)
Dry Weight: 161 kg (354 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 126 hp (92.7 kW)/ 13,000 rpm, 69.6 Nm / 10,800 rpm.
2006-2007
All new bike. The 2006-year's GSX-R600 has a new engine and new chassi. The 2006 GSX-R600 is lighter, faster and more powerful than any of the earlier models. Scaled down in size but with a significant increase in power, the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 is now 15 mm shorter in overall length, and 25 mm shorter in overall height. The seat is 15 mm lower, and the footpegs can be moved into three different positions within a 14 mm horizontal and vertical angle...
GSX-R 600 2006
Overall Length: 2,040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in)
Overall Height: 1,125 mm 44.7 in)
Seat Height: 810 mm (31.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 128 mm (5.0 in)
Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Dry Weight: 161 kg (354 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 125 hp (92,7 kW)/ 13,500 rpm, 67.7 Nm / 11.500 rpm
2008–2010
Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS). New subframe, bodywork, and fuel tank.
Top speed: 164.97mph
1/4-mile acceleration : 10.95 secs
Power: 112.3bhp
Torque: 46ftlb
Weight: 165kg
Seat height: 810mm
Fuel capacity: 17 litres
Average fuel consumption: mpg
Tank range: miles
Insurance group: 15
2011-2012
9kg Lighter overall, Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF), Brembo monobloc front brake calipers. New gauge cluster similar to those used on the GSX-R1000.
Engine: 599 cc (36.6 cu in), 4-stroke, inline four, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Power at rear wheel: 103.3 hp (77.0 kW) @ 13550 rpm
Wet weight: 415 lb (188 kg)
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