Suzuki GSX 600F (1994-95)

The Suzuki GSX 600F was a motorcycle produced between 1994 and 1995. It was equipped with a four-stroke, transverse, four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 599cc and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The bike used a wet sump lubrication system and four Mikuni BST32 carburetors for induction. It had an electric starter and produced a maximum power of 64kW/87hp at 11000rpm, with a maximum torque of 59.8Nm/6.1kgf-m/44ft-lb at 9600rpm. The bike had a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. It featured a double-cradle, tubular steel pipe frame, and conventional telescopic front suspension with adjustable damping. The rear suspension was swingarm with progressive linkage, four-step rebound dampened, and seven-step spring preload. The bike had front and rear disc brakes, 17-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels, and a fuel capacity of 20 liters. It weighed 219kg/482.8lbs when wet and could achieve a top speed of 221.7km/h or 137.8mph. Braking distance from 60km/h was 13.8m/45.3 ft, while from 100 km/h it was 38.8m/127.3 ft. The bike posted a quarter-mile time of 11.9sec/181.0 km/h/112.5mph. Its fuel consumption average was 5.4 L/100km, 18.6 km/l, 43.7 US mpg, or 52.5 Imp mpg.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 600F

Year: 1994 – 95
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
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 4.7 Litres / 5.0 US qt / 4.1 Imp gal
Induction: 4 x Mikuni BST32 Carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Ignition timing: 13 degrees B.T.D.C. below 1500 rpm
Battery: 12V 39.6 kC (10Ah)/10HR
Generator: Three phase A.C. generator
Headlight: 12V 60/55W
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 64 kW / 87 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 58.2 kW / 78.1 hp @ 10700 rpm
Max Torque: 59.8 Nm / 6.1kgf-m / 44 ft-lb @ 9600 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, 118 links
Primary reduction Ratio: 1.744
Final reduction Ratio: 3.133
Frame: Duble-cradle, tubular steel pipe
Front Suspension: 41 mm Conventional telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, progressive linkage, 4-step rebound dampened, 7-step spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 142 mm / 5.6 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17, cast alumium-alloy
Rear Wheel: 4.50 x17, cast alumium-alloy
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 150/70 ZR17
Rake: 25.3 degrees
Trail: 99.5mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions: Length 2135 mm / 84.1 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in
Wheelbase: 1470 mm / 57.9 in
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight: 200 kg / 441 lbs
Wet Weight: 219 kg / 482.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Reserve: 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.4 L/100km / 18.6 km/l / 43.7 US mpg / 52.5 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.8 m / 45.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 38.8 m / 127.3 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 181.0 km/h / 112.5 mph
Top Speed: 221.7 km/h / 137.8 mph