Suzuki GSF 600 S Bandit (1996-99)

The Suzuki GSF 600S Bandit was produced from 1996-99 and featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 599cc. It had a bore x stroke of 62.6 x 48.7 mm and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The cooling system was air/oil cooled, and it had Keihin CVR32 carburetors for induction. The motorcycle had a digital transistorized ignition and an electric start system. The maximum power output was 57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 10500 rpm (at rear tyre: 54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 10400 rpm), while the maximum torque was 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm. The transmission was a six-speed with a final drive chain. The frame was a double cradle, tubular design, and the suspension had a 41 mm telescopic, oil-damped front suspension and a mono-shock, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload rear suspension. Braking was achieved through two 290mm front discs with 2 piston calipers and a single 240 mm disc with 1 piston caliper for the rear brake. The motorcycle had a wheelbase of 1430 mm / 56.3 in, a seat height of 800 mm / 31.5 in, and weighed 196 kg / 432 lbs when dry and 218 kg / 481 lbs wet. The fuel capacity was 19 liters / 5.2 US gal / 4.3 Imp gal, and the average consumption was 5.3 L/100 km / 18.9 km/l / 44.5 US mpg / 53.4 Imp mpg. Braking 60 km/h – 0 in 13.9 m / 45.6 ft and braking 100 km/h – 0 took 39.7 m / 130.2 ft. The motorcycle was capable of going from 0 to 110 mph in 11.9 sec / 176.8 km/h and had a top speed of 211 km/h / 131.1 mph. Overall, the Suzuki GSF 600S Bandit was a powerful and reliable motorcycle.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSF 600S Bandit

Year: 1996 – 99

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: 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: 41 mm Telescopic, oil damped

Rear Suspension: Mono-shock, 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: 196 kg / 432 lbs

Wet Weight: 218 kg / 4481 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.3 Imp gal

Average Consumption: 5.3 L/100 km / 18.9 km/l / 44.5 US mpg / 53.4 Imp mpg

Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.9 m / 45.6 ft

Braking 100 km/h – 0: 39.7 m / 130.2 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 176.8 km/h / 110 mph

Top Speed: 211 km/h / 131.1 mph

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