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2001 to 2003 – 3rd Generation Suzuki GSX-R600 with Fuel Injection
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2001 Suzuki GSX-R600
For 2001 the Suzuki GSX-R600 was redesigned with the introduction of fuel injection, which increased horsepower by 5hp from 110 hp (80,9 kW)/ 11,800 rpm to 115 hp (85 kW)/ 13,000 rpm and torque by 1.4 Nm from 67,6 Nm / 10,000 rpm to 69,0 Nm/ 10,500 rpm.
2001 Suzuki GSX-R600K1
If there was ever a family of motorcycles that “owned the racetrack” the GSX-R line is it. Not surprising considering the thousands of GSX-R motorcycles sold worldwide since the model’s inception, and their popularity at all levels of roadracing. Now, the new generation of GSX-R motorcycles is complete with a new 600 supersport contender and an open-class machine with the best power-to-weight ratio in its class. Rounding out the supersport line is the TL1000R – a V-twin-powered machine with outstanding performance on the street or the track.
NEW MODEL: GSX-R600 – OWN THE RACETRACK
The 2001 GSX-R600 is a totally new machine that mirrors the successful 2000 GSX-R750 design. The new fuel-injected GSX-R600 has been designed to be lighter, more responsive and better handling than any previous 600cc Suzuki sportbike. Using a similar design approach as the 750, Suzuki engineers were able to reduce the weight of the new machine by 25 lbs. producing a class-leading dry weight of only 359 lbs.
Power is supplied by an all new liquid-cooled, 599cc inline four-cylinder engine that is lighter, more compact and more powerful than the 2000 model engine it replaces. Although the basic engine design is taken from the GSX-R750, the following items are unique to this engine: cylinder head, cylinder block, valves, camshafts, cam chain, crankshaft, conrods, wrist pins, pistons, clutch assembly and most of the transmission gears. To improve engine power output and throttle response, this year’s model comes equipped with electronic fuel injection featuring the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV). This system features two butterfly valves per throttle body and uses an electronic servo motor to control the secondary valves. As the rider opens the primary valves via a throttle cable, a throttle body-mounted servo motor progressivley opens the secondary valves to maintain maximum intake velocity at all engine speeds.
An equally light twin-spar aluminim frame, with bolt-on subframe and aluminum swingarm, was developed for this model. The frame weighs 4.4 lbs. less than the previous model’s frame with a 10% improvement in torsional-rigidity-to-weight ratio. New, fully-adjustable conventional-style cartridge forks are lighter and positioned 7mm closer together to reduce the frontal area of the bike. At the rear is a new aluminum-bodied shock absorber, fully adjustable with a ride adjustment bracket at the upper mount. The chassis rolls on lightweight 17″ aluminum wheels and radial tires (120/70 ZR-17 front, 180/55 ZR-17 rear). Improved front brake performance is supplied by new light-weight 4-piston calipers with larger aluminum pistons and 320mm rotors. A single 220mm rear disc brake works with a dual opposed piston caliper with new aluminum pistons. The whole package is wrapped in new aerodynamic bodywork with twin headlights and step-motor powered instruments.
2001 Suzuki GSX-R600 Specifications
Suggested Retail: $7,999
Suggested Retail: $7,999
Engine Type: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
Bore and Stroke: 67.0mm x 42.5mm
Front Brake: Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake: Single Hydraulic Disc
Wheelbase: 1300 mm (55.1 in.)
Dry Weight: 163 kg (359lbs.)
Overall Length: 2 040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in)
Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in)
Seat Height: 830 mm (32.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1300 mm (55.1 in.)
Dry Weight: 163 kg (359lbs.)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves.
115 hp (85 kW)/ 13,000 rpm, 69.0 Nm/ 10,500 rpm.
2002 Suzuki GSX-R600
2002 Suzuki GSX-R600 Telefonica Movistar Edition
2002 Suzuki GSX-R600K2
If there ever was a family of motorcycles that “owned the racetrack” the GSX-R line is it. Not surprising considering the thousands of GSX-R motorcycles sold worldwide since the model’s inception, and their popularity at all levels of roadracing. The complete line of high performance GSX-R’s is here for 2002 featuring the supersport GSX-R600, the superbike GSX-R750 and the open-class GSX-R1000. Rounding out the supersport line-up is the TL1000R – a V-twin powered machine with outstanding performance on the street or the track.
GSX-R600/GSX-R600M Telefonica: MIDDLEWEIGHT MONSTER
The GSX-R600 is back for 2002 with several bold new looks and the proven performance that you’ve come to expect from this lightweight machine. New features for 2002 include; new bolt-on bungee hooks, a new polished stainless steel exhaust pipe, and both headlights are now operational in low beam mode. Building on the proven performance of the GSX-R750, the fuel injected GSX-R600 has been designed to be the lightest, fastest and best handling 600 on the market, bar none.
Also new for ’02, Suzuki is proud to announce the Team Telefonica Movistar Suzuki Limited Edition GSX-R600M. The Telefonica Movistar Limited Edition GSX-R600 replicates the exact look of the Suzuki RGV-500 that Kenny Roberts used to win the 500cc World Championship, combined with the proven performance of the incredible GSX-R600 for the street.
Although the basic engine design is based on the successful GSX-R750, the GSX-R600 has many unique parts including the cylinder head and block, valves, camshafts, cam chain, crankshaft, connecting rods, wrist pins, pistons, clutch assembly and most of the transmission gears. To improve engine output and throttle response, the GSX-R600 features an electronic fuel injection system with the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV). This system features two butterfly valves per throttle body and uses an electronic servo motor to control the secondary valves. As the rider opens the primary valves via the throttle cable the throttle body mounted servo motor progressively opens the secondary valves to maintain maximum intake velocity at all engine speeds.
In an effort to keep the GSX-R600 lightweight and agile, a twin spar aluminum allow frame is utilized along with a bolt on subframe and lightweight aluminum swingarm. Front forks are lightweight, fully adjustable, feature a conventional design and are positioned to reduce frontal area of the GSX-R for maxi-mum performance. The rear suspension features an aluminum-bodied shock absorber, with a full array of adjustments as well as a ride height adjustment bracket at the top mount. Wheels are lightweight 17-inch aluminum-type equipped with radial tires front and rear. Brakes are lightweight 4-piston caliper units with aluminum pistons and dual 320 mm rotors, while a single 220 mm rear disc brake works with a dual opposed piston caliper. Wrap it all up in a clean and aerodynamic package with twin headlights, step-motor-powered instruments and you’ve got the 2002 GSX-R600.
The 2002 Suzuki GSX-R600, own the racetrack!
2002 Suzuki GSX-R600 Specifications
Suggested Retail: $7.999.00
Bore and Stroke: 67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Front Brake: Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake: Single Hydraulic Disc
Overall Length: 2,040 mm (80,3 in)
Overall Width: 715 mm (28,1 in)
Overall Height: 1,135 mm (44,6 in)
Seat Height: 830 mm (32,3 in)
Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5,1 in)
Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Dry Weight: 163 kg (359 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves.
115 hp (85 kW)/ 13 000 rpm, 67.6 Nm / 10.800 rpm.
2002 Suzuki GSX-R600M Telefonica Specifications
2002 GSX-R 600 M Telefonica
Suggested Retail: $8,249.00
Overall Length: 2,040 mm (80,3 in)
Overall Width: 715 mm (28,1 in)
Overall Height: 1,135 mm (44,6 in)
Seat Height: 830 mm (32,3 in)
Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Dry Weight: 163 kg (359 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves.
115 hp (85 kW)/ 13 000 rpm, 67.6 Nm / 10.800 rpm. Telefonica Movistar replica.
2003 Suzuki GSX-R600
2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 SE
2003 Suzuki GSX-R600K3
The 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 becomes the 2002 AMA 600 Supersport Champion. To celebrate this achievement a Team Suzuki Alstare World SuperSport color scheme with gold-colored wheels is offered.
CHASSIS FEATURES:
– Aerodynamic bodywork features reduced frontal area, compact headlight/taillight and turn signals, plus a small lightweight tail section.
– New-generation fuel injection system with 16-bit ECM for quick processing speed, and detailed mapping for high fuel efficiency and smooth throttle response
– Compact instrument cluster features a step-motor-driven analog tach. and digital speedometer – also includes LCD odometer-tripmeters, coolant temp., clock and EFI diagnostics.
– Frame geometry and swingarm length are designed for more forward weight distribution for quick turning ability, rear wheel traction and straight-line tracking – frame is lightweight and compact for optimum balance between rigidity & weight.
– Cartridge-type front forks with 43mm inner tubes and fully adjustable damping and spring preload.
– Fully adjustable piggy-back shock absorber features an aluminum body and heat compensation system for more consistent damping performance.
– Lightweight 4-piston front brake calipers with aluminum-alloy pistons.
– Three-spoke design cast aluminum wheels
ENGINE FEATURES:
– Compact & lightweight 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine is lightweight and compact.
– Cylinder head features a narrow 28° included valve angle (13° intake, 15° exhaust), creating a more compact combustion chamber, higher compression ratio and a straighter intake tract for improved power.
– Throttle body design positions the injectors at a steep 60° angle for an optimum fuel spray pattern and fuel atomization, increased power and sharp throttle response.
– Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) maintains more accurate air velocity in the intake tract for smooth low-to-mid rpm throttle response and improved engine torque.
– Specially shaped ram-air intake ducts feed a large 8 liter airbox and flat-panel air filter for optimum intake airflow.
– One-piece cylinder block and upper crankcase section form a strong, lightweight structure that eliminates the need for external oil lines to the cylinder head.
– Durable SCEM-plated cylinders house lightweight forged pistons with low-tension rings to reduce friction.
– Lightweight stainless steel 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system with bolt-on aluminum muffler.
– Large radiator and aluminum oil cooler, both with high cooling capacity.
– Close-ratio 6-speed transmission and high capacity coil spring-type clutch.
– Additional weight reduction through small diameter crankshaft journals, lightweight conrods, camshafts and narrow diameter valve stems.
– Lightweight magnesium valve cover, magneto cover, drive sprocket cover, clutch cover and starter clutch cover.
2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Specifications
MSRP: $7,999.00
Engine: 599cc,4-stroke,four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC,16-valve, TSCC.
115 hp (85 kW)/ 13 000 rpm, 67.6 Nm / 10.800 rpm.
Warranty: 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.
Bore & Stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression ratio: 12.2:1
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Lubrication: Wet Sump
Ignition: Digital/transistorized
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: #525 chain
Overall Length: 2040mm (80.3 in.)
Overall Width: 715mm (28.1 in.)
Overall Height: 1135mm (44.6 in.)
Seat Height: 830mm (32.7 in.)
Ground Clearance: 130mm (5.1 in.)
Wheelbase: 1400mm (55.1 in.)
Dry Weight: 163kg (359 lbs.) 164kg (361 lbs.) CA. model
Suspension:
FRONT: Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping
REAR: Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Brakes:
FRONT: Dual hydraulic disc
REAR: Single hydraulic disc
Tires:
FRONT: 120/70-ZR-17
REAR: 180/55-ZR-17
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18 liter (4.8 gal.)
Color: Blue/White, Silver/Black
