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Suzuki GSX-R600

Suzuki GSX-R600

Sports motorcycle


The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a 599 cc sports motorcycle in Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles.

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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.

1997–2000 Suzuki GSX-R600
2001–2003

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.

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. Engine is completely new, but with the same bore and stroke as before.

2008–2010

New subframe, bodywork, and fuel tank. Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS).

2011–present

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.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R600

Specifications

More information 1992–1993, 1997–2000 ...

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