Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit (1995-99)

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