Suzuki GSX-R600
The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a 600 cc class, or supersport, sport bike in Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles.
History
- 1992–1993
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.
- 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. Inverted forks with radial-mounted brakes. 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.
- 2008–2010
Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS). New subframe, bodywork, and fuel tank.
- 2011-2012
9 kg Lighter overall, Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF),[1] Brembo monobloc front brake calipers. New gauge cluster similar to those used on the GSX-R1000.
Specifications
| 1992–1993 | 1997–2000 [2] | 2001–2003 | 2004–2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008–2010 | 2011–2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
| Power | 80 hp (60 kW) @ 12,000 rpm[3] | 91.4–93.1 hp (68.2–69.4 kW)[4] | 100.6 hp (75.0 kW)[4] | 97.5 hp (72.7 kW)[5] | 79.11 kW (106.09 bhp) @ 13,330 rpm[6] | 103 hp (77 kW) @ 13,550 rpm[7][8] | ||
| Torque | 38.7 lb·ft (52.5 N·m) @ 9,250 rpm[3] | 59.13 N·m (43.61 lb·ft) @ 11,140 rpm[6] | ||||||
| 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) | |||||
| 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)[9] | 355 lb (161 kg)[10] | 359 lb (163 kg)[11] | |||
| Wet weight | 518 lb (235 kg)[3] | 440 lb (200 kg)[4] | 423 lb (192 kg)[4] | 424 lb (192 kg)[11] | 415 lb (188 kg)[7] | |||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping | ||||||
| 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 Brembo, 220 mm (8.7 in) 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) | |||
| Performance | ||||||||
| 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) | 3.1 sec.[6] | |||||||
| 0 to 1⁄4 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km) | 10.75 sec. @ 208.27 km/h (129.41 mph) | |||||||
| Top speed | 253 km/h (157 mph)[6] | |||||||
| Fuel economy | 6.52 L/100 km; 43.4 mpg-imp (36.1 mpg-US)[6] | |||||||
References
- ↑ Ash, Kevin (2010), "Big Piston Forks", Ash on Bikes, retrieved March 11, 2012 Originally published in the Motor Cycle News Tech Watch column
- ↑ Suzuki GSX-R600 Service Manual 1997-2000, Suzuki
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "CW Comparison: Decisions, Decisions; Choosing the best 600cc streetbike", Cycle World, July 1992: 32–39
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Performance Index '10", Motorcycle Consumer News (Bowtie Magazines), 2010, retrieved 2010-01-03
- ↑ "Suzuki GSX-R600 (2004-2005) Motorbike Review", Motorcycle Consumer News (Bowtie Magazines), 2014, retrieved 2014-05-27
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Canet, Don (July 2006), "Middleweight Greats", Cycle World (Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. – via Bondi Digital Publishing (subscription required) ) 45 (7): 40–52, ISSN 0011-4286
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Burns, John (August 2011), "Kawasaki ZX-6R vs. Suzuki GSX-R600; Searching for 600 supersport supremacy", Cycle World: 50–52
- ↑ Waheed, Adam (June 17, 2013), "2013 Suzuki GSX-R600 Supersport Comparison", MotorcycleUSA
- ↑ Duke, Kevin (2006-05-15). "2006 Supersport Shootout IV - Street". MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
- ↑ Duke, Kevin (2007-03-24). "2007 Supersport Shootout V". MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hutchison, Ken (2008-05-09). "2008 Supersport Shootout VI". MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2008-06-26.