Suzuki GSX-R600

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Suzuki GSX-R600

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	"Gixer" or "Gixxer"
Class	sport bike
Related	Suzuki GSX-R750 Suzuki GSX-R1000
Similar	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.

[edit] History

1992 - 1993

Launched with a water-cooled 599cc 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.

1994 - 1996

Not produced.

1997 - 2000

Redesigned with the introduction of SRAD (Suzuki Ram Air Direct) 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.

2006 - 2007

Suzuki introduced an all-new GSX-R600.

2008

Redesigned.

[edit] Specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed.

	2005	2006	2007	2008
Engine	599 cc, 4-stroke,four-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Bore/Stroke	67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1			12.8:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Lubrication	Wet Sump
Ignition	Digital/transistorized
Transmission	6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	#525 chain			2.685 (Ratio)
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)	1135 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)		(Unknown)
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)		165 kg (363 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			Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310mm disc, twin
Brakes Rear	Single hydraulic disc			1-piston caliper, 220mm disc
Tires Front	120/70-ZR-17
Tires Rear	180/55-ZR-17
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L (4.5 gal)		16.5 L (4.4 gal) CA Model: 15.5 L (4.1 gal)	17 L (4.5 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	Pearl Blue / White, White / Silver, Black / Matt Black, (US: Silver/Yellow)