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.