Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2007, 2008
In 2008, Suzuki launched the GSX-R600, a supersport motorcycle with a fined-tuned engine and braking performance, which combined the proven chassis from the previous model with a 600cc DOHC engine.
The engine achieved a higher compression ratio thanks to wider ventilation holes between the cylinders but also featured multi-hole injectors and iridium spark plugs, which generated the same amount of power as the previous model but with a higher low-mid range of torque.
The 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine featured by the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 developed an output power of 125 kph at 13,500 rpm and 69 Nm (51 lb-ft) of torque available at 11,500 rpm. The power combined with a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 165 kg (364 lbs), resulted in a top speed of 253 kph (157 mph).
Like the 2007 GSX-R600 motorcycle, the 2008 model featured an electronically controlled steering damper and floating brake discs with a higher number of pins, which resulted in better cornering and braking performance.
For the most appropriate riding mode and position to be achieved, the bike featured Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS) and adjustable footpegs. On the visual side, the vertically stacked headlights of the previous model were replaced by a horizontal three-light design which gave the bike an entirely different style.
engine specs | Type: | 4-stroke,four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve | Displacement: | 599 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.6x1.7 in OR 66 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12.8:1 | Horsepower: | 125/13500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 51/11500 lb-ft/RPM OR 69/11500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI, Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6 Speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | #525 chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Aluminium twin-spar | Front Suspension: | Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping | Rear Suspension: | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, 2-way adjustable compression and rebound damping | Front Brake: | Dual hydraulic discs | Rear Brake: | Single hydraulic disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 80.3 in OR 2040 mm | Overall Width: | 28.1 in OR 714 mm | Seat Height: | 31.9 in OR 810 mm | Wheelbase: | 55.1 in OR 1400 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in OR 130 mm | Weight: | 364 lbs OR 165 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70-ZR17 | Rear: | 180/55-ZR17 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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