Suzuki GSX-R600
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| Suzuki GSX-R600 | |
| Also called: | "Gixer" or "Gixxer" |
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| Manufacturer: | Suzuki |
| Class: | Sport bike |
| Related: | Suzuki GSX-R750 Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
| Similar: | Ducati 749 Honda CBR600RR Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Triumph Daytona 675 Yamaha YZF-R6 |
The GSX-R600 is a sport bike in Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles.
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[edit] History
The GSX-R600 was launched in 1992 with a water-cooled 599cc inline-4 engine. The first model had the same body specifications as the 1992 GSX-R750W, except with the smaller engine. This model carried over through the 1996 model year with very few changes. The 1997 model was completely redesigned and carried over through the 2000 model year. The 2001 was again completely redesigned and carried over through the 2003 model year with very few changes. 2004, once again brought forward another complete redesign which carried over through the 2005 model year. For 2006, Suzuki introduced an all new GSX-R600.
[edit] Specifications
All specifications are manufacturer claimed.
| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |
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| Engine | 599 cc, 4-stroke,four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve | ||
| Bore/Stroke | 67.0 mm x 42.5 mm | ||
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | ||
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | ||
| Lubrication | Wet Sump | ||
| Ignition | Digital/transistorized | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh | ||
| Final Drive | #525 chain | ||
| Overall Length | 2055mm (80.9 in) | 2040 mm (80.3 in) | |
| Overall Width | 715 mm (28.1 in) | ||
| Overall Height | 1150 mm (45.3 in) | 1125 mm 44.7 in) | 1125 mm (44.3 in) |
| Seat Height | 825 mm (32.5 in) | 810 mm (31.9 in) | |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm (55.1 in) | ||
| Dry Weight | 161 kg (354.9 lb), 162 kg (357 lb) CA model | 161 kg (354 lb) CA Spec: 162 kg (357 lb) | |
| 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 | ||
| Brakes Front | Dual hydraulic disc | ||
| Brakes Rear | Single hydraulic disc | ||
| Tires Front | 120/70-ZR-17 | ||
| Tires Rear | 180/55-ZR-17 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.0 L (4.5 gal) | 16.5 L (4.4 gal) CA Model: 15.5 L (4.1 gal) | |
| Color | Blue/White, Yellow, Black/Silver, Red/Black | White/Blue, Red/Black, Black/Gray, Silver/White | Blue/White, Red/White, Black/Matte Black, Blue/Black |
[edit] 2008 Model
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The 2006 model will carry over to the 2007 model year with only color scheme changes. The 2008 model year GSX-R600 is expected to be refreshed slightly. No information is currently available and no major online or print publications have speculated what the changes will be.
[edit] External links
- 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 official Suzuki site
- 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 official Suzuki site
- Suzuki Cycles official site
