2008 Suzuki GSX-R600
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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| Production | 1991—1992, 1996—present |
| Class | Sport |
| Engine | 599 cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, inline-4 |
| Related | Suzuki GSX-R750 Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a 599 ccsports motorcycleinSuzuki's GSX-R seriesofmotorcycles.
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.
Not produced.
Redesigned with the introduction of Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRAD) and carried over through to the 2000 model year.
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 addition "alstare" racing graphics, 1500 made, mostly in Germany.
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.
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.
New subframe, bodywork, and fuel tank. Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS).
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.
| 1992–1993 | 1997–2000[2] | 2001–2003 | 2004–2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009–2010 | 2011–2013 | 2014 | 2015–2017[3][4][5] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] | 118.29 hp (88.21 kW)[8] | 125BHP (93kW) @ 13,330 rpm[9] | 125BHP (93kW) | 125BHP (93kW) @ 13,100 rpm.[10] | 125BHP (93kW) @ 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. | 3.2 sec. | 3.2 | 3.1 sec.[9] | 3.1 sec. | 3.1 sec | 3.1 sec | 3.3 sec | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| 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 | 157mph
(253 km/h) |
150mph
(241 km/h) |
157 mph
(253 km/h) |
164 mph
(263 km/h) |
253 km/h (157 mph)[9] | 164 mph
(263 km/h) |
164 mph | 161 mph | 157 mph | 161 mph | 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 | |
Originally published in the Motor Cycle News Tech Watch column
