Suzuki GSF600N Bandit

Make Model	Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit
Year	2000 - 03
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	599 cc / 36.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke	62.6 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio	11.3:1
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled
Induction	4 x Keihin CVR32 carburetors
Ignition	Digital Transistorized
Starting	Electric
Max Power	57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 10500 rpm (at rear tyre: 54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 10400 rpm )
Max Torque	54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Double cradle, tubular
Front Suspension	Telescopic, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link-type suspension, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload
Front Brakes	2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	110/70-17
Rear Tyre	150/70-17
Wheelbase	1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight	208 kg / 459 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Top Speed	200 km/h / 124.3 mph
Overview	Motorcycle News

The Suzuki GSF600 Bandit was so successful it spawned a whole class. Budget middleweight roadsters. The recipe is simple take one aging but acceptable supersport engine, bung it in a basic, straightforward roadster chassis and price it as keenly as possible. The first Bandits proved best sellers, great for novices and as all-rounders. Latest versions are now 650cc and there’s an all-new engine in 2006. All, including the half-faired versions are great value.

No glitter or baubles here, but the back-to basics steel-tube cradle chassis does a decent job. Cheap, unadjustable forks are a little on the soft-side but overall the Banfit handles well enough for most and is comfortable and practical, too. For the money, you certainly won’t be complaining…

No glitter or baubles here, but the back-to basics steel-tube cradle chassis does a decent job. Cheap, unadjustable forks are a little on the soft-side but overall the Banfit handles well enough for most and is comfortable and practical, too. For the money, you certainly won’t be complaining…

Forget the budget price for moment, the Suzuki GSF600 Bandit is a solid deal. In a nutshell it’s made by a repoutable manufacturer and is using proven, old tech components – so what can go wrong? The answer? Not a lot. That said, GSF600 Bandit's often dropped (by novices), caned, ridden through winter not always maintained properly and generally given a hard time, so inspect closely.

The Suzuki GSF600 Bandit’s sheer value for money. It’s always been the cheapest in class and if the Yamaha FZS600 Fazer knocked it off its perch in pure performance terms, the GSF600 Bandit still rules the roost when it comes to squeezing every last pony out of every pound spent. You can buy cheaper, you can buy better, but nothing has ever had absolute value nailed to it quite like a Suzuki GSF600 Bandit

With price the over-riding criteria the Suzuki GSF600 Bandit was never going to offer much in the way luxury. That said, the twin clocks are stylish enough and the switchgear and mirrors are OK, too.

Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit