Suzuki GSX 600F

Make Model	Suzuki GSX 600F
Year	1994 - 95
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
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled
Compression Ratio	11.3:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Oil capacity	4.7 Litres / 5.0 US qt / 4.1 Imp gal
Induction	4 x Mikuni BST32 Carburetors
Ignition	Transistorized
Ignition timing	13° B.T.D.C. below 1500 rpm
Battery	12V 39.6 kC (10Ah)/10HR
Generator	Three phase A.C. generator
Headlight	12V 60/55W
Spark Plug	NGK, CR9EK
Starting	Electric
Max Power	64 kW / 87 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre	58.2 kW / 78.1 hp @ 10700 rpm
Max Torque	59.8 Nm / 6.1kgf-m / 44 ft-lb @ 9600 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain, 118 links
Primary Reduction Ratio	1.744
Final reduction Ratio	3.133
Frame	Duble-cradle, tubular steel pipe
Front Suspension	41 mm Conventional telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, progressive linkage, 4-step rebound dampened, 7-step spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel	142 mm / 5.6 in
Front Brakes	2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel	3.50 x 17, cast alumium-alloy
Rear Wheel	4.50 x17, cast alumium-alloy
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	150/70 ZR17
Rake	25.3°
Trail	99.5mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions	Length 2135 mm / 84.1 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in
Wheelbase	1470 mm / 57.9 in
Seat Height	785 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight	200 kg / 441 lbs
Wet Weight	219 kg / 482.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Reserve	5 Litres / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal
Consumption Average	5.4 L/100km / 18.6 km/l / 43.7 US mpg / 52.5 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h - 0	13.8 m / 45.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h - 0	38.8 m / 127.3 ft
Standing ¼ Mile	11.9 sec / 181.0 km/h / 112.5 mph
Top Speed	221.7 km/h / 137.8 mph

The Suzuki GSX600F is great as an all-round motorcycle. It’s neutral with stable steering and shouldn’t catch out the unwary. It’s not light though so low speed manoeuvring needs a little care. The Suzuki GSX600F is no track machine, where its weight and relatively soft and cheap suspension will limit fun after that first fun track day.

The Suzuki GSX600F has a well proven air/oil cooled four cylinder engine. It’s been in use in various guises since 1985 and is almost identical to Suzuki’s 600 Bandit so parts are plentiful and cheap. In the Suzuki GSX600F it's easy to use and has enough poke to dice with sports cars if revved hard. It’s not a hugely exciting or charismatic engine so experienced riders might find the Suzuki GSX600F a little bland.

That should be a four for reliability and a two for build quality. Problems that’ll stop the Suzuki GSX600F running are rare. But corrosion’s quick to form, headlights and rectifiers can fail, brake callipers seize if not regularly greased and the choke cable can seize or even break making starting difficult. You'll need to look after your Suzuki GSX600F - if it's not too late already...

No bells, whistles or LCD trickery. But the Suzuki GSX600F has a decent fairing, a seat that’s all-day comfy for one and not bad with a passenger either. The riding position’s roomy and the Suzuki GSX600F has a centre stand too. Mirrors and lights are mediocre but it’s not impossible to upgrade either if that’s a problem.

Review: Motorcycle News