The Suzuki GSX 600F motorcycle was manufactured in 1996-97 and featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder. The engine had a capacity of 599 cc and had a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The bike used a wet sump lubrication system and had a 4.7-liter oil capacity. The induction system had four Mikuni BST32 carburetors, while the ignition was transistorized. The bike could deliver a maximum power output of 64 kW, which is equivalent to 87 hp at 11,000 rpm. It had six-speed transmission, a chain with 118 links for final drive, and 118 links for the primary reduction ratio. The frame of the bike was a tubular steel pipe double-cradle design, and it had a 41mm conventional telescopic front suspension with fully adjustable rebound damping. The swingarm rear suspension system had a 4-step rebound dampened feature and seven-step spring preload. The bike had a length of 2135 mm, a width of 745 mm, and a height of 1195 mm. Furthermore, it had a wheelbase of 1470 mm and a seat height of 785 mm. Its dry weight was 200 kg, and wet weight was 219 kg. The fuel tank capacity was 20 liters and had a reserve of 5 liters. The average fuel consumption was 5.4 L/100km. It had 2 x 290mm discs, 2 piston caliper front brakes and a single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper rear brakes. Top speed of the bike was 221.7 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 600F
| Year | 1996 – 97 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
