Suzuki GSX-R600
Encyclopedia
The GSX-R600 is a 600 class sport bike in Suzuki
's GSX-R series
of motorcycles.
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. (not imported to UK)
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.
Total redesign of the fairings and fueltank.
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.
2008–2009
Redesigned. Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS). New subframe and bodywork, fueltank
Suzuki
is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines...
's GSX-R series
Suzuki GSX-R Series
The Suzuki GSX-R series, or Maruti GSX-R for India, is the top-of-the-line series of sport bikes made by Japanese manufacturer Suzuki. The series currently offers the following motorcycles:* GSX-R600 1992–1993, since 1997* GSX-R750 since 1985...
of motorcycles.
History
1992–1993Launched with a water-cooled 599cc inline-4 engine. The first model had the same body specifications as the 1992 GSX-R750
Suzuki GSX-R750
The GSX-R750 is a 750 class sport bike motorcycle from Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles. It was introduced in 1985 and can be considered to be the first of the modern racer-replicas with many race-derived technologies and the looks of a Suzuki Endurance racer at an affordable price.-Air-cooled...
, with the smaller engine and carried over through to the 1993 model year with no changes. (not imported to UK)
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.
Total redesign of the fairings and fueltank.
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
Slipper clutch
A slipper clutch is a specialized clutch developed for performance oriented motorcycles to mitigate the effects of engine braking when riders decelerate as they enter corners....
introduced.
Motor is a completely new , but with the same bore and stroke as before.
2008–2009
Redesigned. Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS). New subframe and bodywork, fueltank
External links
- Suzuki GSX-R600 official Suzuki site
- 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 Review
- Suzuki GSX-R600 Reviews Road tests of every GSX-R600 since 1996