Suzuki GSX-R600
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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| Also called | Maruti GSX-R600 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Related | Suzuki GSX-R750 Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
The GSX-R600 is a 600 cc class, or supersport, sport bike in Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles.
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[edit] 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.
- 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. 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. Motor is a completely new, but with the same bore and stroke as before.
- 2008–2009
Redesigned. Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS). New subframe, bodywork, and fuel tank.
- 2010
No 2010 model year street motorcycles, including GSX-R600s, were imported into the US.[1][2]
- 2011
Redesigned. 9kg Lighter overall, Showa BPF[clarification needed] front forks, Brembo monobloc front brake calipers.
[edit] Specifications
| 1992–1993 | 1997–2000 | 2001–2003 | 2004–2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008–2010 | 2011– | ||
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| Engine | 599 cc (36.6 cu in), 4-stroke, inline four, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve | ||||||||
| Bore x stroke | 65.0 × 45.2 mm (2.56 × 1.78 in) | 67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in) | |||||||
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.8:1 | 12.9:1 | ||||||
| Horsepower (rear wheel) | 80 hp (60 kW) @ 12000 rpm[3] | 91.4–93.1 hp (68.2–69.4 kW)[4] | 100.6 hp (75.0 kW)[4] | 103.3 hp (77.0 kW) @ 13550 rpm[5] | |||||
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | ||||||||
| Lubrication | Wet sump | ||||||||
| Ignition | Digital/transistorized | ||||||||
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh | 6-speed, constant mesh. Slipper clutch | |||||||
| Final drive | #525 chain | 2.685 (Ratio) | |||||||
| Length | 2,055 mm (80.9 in) | 2,040 mm (80 in) | 2,030 mm (80 in) | ||||||
| Width | 715 mm (28.1 in) | 710 mm (28 in) | |||||||
| Height | 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 | 825 mm (32.5 in) | 810 mm (32 in) | |||||||
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | |||||||
| Wheelbase | 56.6 in (1,440 mm) | 1,400 mm (55 in) | 1,385 mm (54.5 in) | ||||||
| Dry weight | 350 lb (160 kg) | 355 lb (161 kg)[6] | 355 lb (161 kg)[7] | 359 lb (163 kg)[8] | |||||
| Wet weight | 518 lb (235 kg)[3] | 440 lb (200 kg)[4] | 423 lb (192 kg)[4] | 424 lb (192 kg)[8] | 415 lb (188 kg)[5] | ||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Brakes front | Dual hydraulic disc | 2 radial 310 mm (12 in) disc, 4-piston calipers | Double 310 mm (12 in) disc. Brembo 4-piston | ||||||
| Brakes rear | Single hydraulic disc | 1-piston caliper, 220 mm (8.7 in) disc | Single Brembo, 220 mm (8.7 in) disc | ||||||
| Tires front | 120/70-ZR-17 | ||||||||
| Tires rear | 180/55-ZR-17 | ||||||||
| Fuel tank capacity | 20 l (5.3 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) | |||||
[edit] References
- ^ Siler, Wes (19 November 2009). "No 2010 Suzukis planned". Hell for Leather. http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/11/no-2010-suzukis-planned/. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
- ^ Atlas, Steve. "No 2010 Suzuki Sportbikes?". MotorcycleUSA. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/5/473/3/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/No-2010-Suzuki-Sportbikes-.aspx. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
- ^ a b "CW Comparison: Decisions, Decisions; Choosing the best 600cc streetbike", Cycle World: 32–39, July 1992
- ^ a b c d "Performance Index '10", Motorcycle Consumer News (Bowtie Magazines), 2010, http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/articles/2010JanIndex.pdf, retrieved 2010-01-03
- ^ a b Burns, John (August 2011), "Kawasaki ZX-6R vs. Suzuki GSX-R600; Searching for 600 supersport supremacy", Cycle World: 50–52
- ^ Duke, Kevin (2006-05-15). "2006 Supersport Shootout IV - Street". MotorcycleUSA.com. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3301. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
- ^ Duke, Kevin (2007-03-24). "2007 Supersport Shootout V". MotorcycleUSA.com. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4514. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
- ^ a b Hutchison, Ken (2008-05-09). "2008 Supersport Shootout VI". MotorcycleUSA.com. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=6413. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
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