The Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit was a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle produced between 1995 and 1999. It had a capacity of 599 cc and a maximum power of 57.4 kW or 77 hp at 10,500 rpm (at rear tyre: 54 kW or 72.4 hp at 10,400 rpm). The engine had a compression ratio of 11.3:1 and was air/oil cooled. The motorcycle came with a 6-speed transmission and a double cradle, tubular frame. The front suspension was telescopic and oil damped while the rear suspension was link-type with 4-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. The front brakes had two 290 mm discs and 2 piston calipers while the rear brake had a single 240 mm disc and 1 piston caliper. The motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 19 litres and a dry weight of 196 kg. Its maximum speed was 206.3 km/h or 128.2 mph and it could go from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.3 seconds. It had a fuel consumption average of 5.6 L/100 km or 41.9 US mpg. Overall, the Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit was a powerful and reliable motorcycle with excellent performance and handling.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit
| Year | 1995 – 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 | 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 |
| Dry Weight | 196 kg / 432 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.6 L/100 km / 17.8 km/l / 41.9 US mpg / 50.3 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 | 12.3 sec / 171.6 km/h / 106.6 mph |
| Top Speed | 206.3 km/h / 128.2 mph |
| Overview | Motorcycle.com / Bennetts |
