The Suzuki GSF600N Bandit is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with 4 valves per cylinder. Its engine capacity is 599cc, with a compression ratio of 11.3:1 and an air/oil-cooling system. It uses 4 x Keihin CVR32 carburetors and a digital transistorized ignition system. The bike has an electric starter, with a max power of 57.4 kW/77 hp at 10500 rpm at the rear tire, and a max torque of 54 Nm/5.5 kgf-m/39.8 lb-ft at 9500 rpm. The transmission is 6-speed, with a final drive of chain. The frame is a double cradle tubular design with telescopic oil-damped front suspension and link-type rear suspension that is adjustable in both preload and rebound damping. The bike has front and rear brakes of 2 x 290 mm discs / 2 piston calipers and a single 240 mm disc / 1 piston caliper, respectively. It has front and rear tires of 110/70-17 and 150/70-17, respectively, with a wheelbase of 1430 mm and seat height of 800 mm. Dry weight is 208 kg and fuel capacity of 20 liters. The top speed is 200 km/h. Overall, it is a popular bike praised for its handling, ride, and affordability.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit
| Year | 2000 – 03 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 208 kg / 459 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h / 124.3 mph |
| Overview | Motorcycle News |
