Suzuki GSX-R600 SRAD (1997-98)

The Suzuki GSX-R600 SRAD is a motorcycle produced from 1997-98. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 599 cc and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The bike is liquid-cooled, with a wet sump lubrication system and induction provided by 4 Mikuni BDSR36 carburetors. The ignition is digital, and electric starting is available. Its maximum power output is 80 kW (109.7 hp) at 11,800 rpm, and maximum torque is 67.6 Nm (50 ft-lb) at 10,000 rpm.

The clutch is wet, multiple discs, cable-operated, and the transmission is six-speed. It has a chain final drive, with a twin-spar aluminum frame, and a conventional cartridge-type, fully adjustable front suspension. The rear suspension is link-type, gas/oil damped, and has fully adjustable spring preload, compression, and rebound damping. The rear wheel travel is 130 mm (5.1 in).

The front brakes are two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a 220 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The wheels are steel, 3-spoke, with 120/70 ZR17 front tires and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires. The wheelbase is 1390 mm (54.7 in.), and the bike’s dimensions are 2065 mm (81.3 in) in length, 720 mm (28.3 in) in width, and 1135 mm (44.7 in) in height, with a seat height of 830 mm (32.7 in).

The bike has a dry weight of 174 kg (384 lbs) and an 18-Litre (4.8 US gal/4.0 Imp gal) fuel capacity. It averages 6.5 L/100 km (15.4 km/L/36 US mpg/43 Imp gal) fuel consumption. It can brake from 60 km/h to 0 in 13.7 m (44.9 ft), brake from 100 km/h to 0 in 38.5 m (126.3 ft), and do a standing 1/4 mile in 11.3 seconds at 196.2 km/h (121.9 mph). Its top speed is 254 km/h (158 mph). The Suzuki GSX-R600 SRAD was included in a group test by Motosprint in 1997.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD

Year: 1997-98

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 599 c / 36.6 cub. in.

Bore x Stroke: 65.5 x 44.5 mm

Compression Ratio: 12.0:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Oil: 10W40

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: 4 x Mikuni BDSR36 carburetors

Ignition: Digital

Spark Plug: NGK CR9E

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 80 kW / 109.7 hp @ 11800 rpm.

Max Torque: 67.6 Nm / 6.9 kg-f / 50 ft lb @ 10000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Aluminium, twin spar

Front Suspension: Conventional cartridge-type, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

Rear Suspension: Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in.

Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm discs 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Wheels: Steel, 3 spoke

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17

Wheelbase: 1390 mm / 54.7 in.

Dimensions: Length 2065 mm / 81.3 in. Width 720 mm / 28.3 in. Height 1135 mm / 44.7 in.

Seat Height: 830 mm / 32.7 in.

Ground clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in.

Dry Weight: 174 kg / 384 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal

Average Fuel Consumption: 6.5 L100 km / 15.4 km/l / 36 US mpg / 43 Imp gal

Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.7 m / 44.9 ft

Braking 100 km/h – 0: 38.5 m / 126.3 ft.

Standing 1/4 mile: 11.3 sec / 196.2 km/h / 121.9 mph

Top Speed: 254 km/h / 158 mph

Road Test: Group Test Motosprint 1997