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1992 to 1996 – Suzuki GSX-R600 in a class of it’s own
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1992 Suzuki GSX-R600
We determined to achieve the fastest top speed and starting acceleration, yet the production model had to be transformable to a winning circuit racer with minimal modification. – Suzuki
The Unrelenting Mission of Excellence Continues
For riders who want the GSX-R experience in a middleweight machine, Suzuki introduced the GSX-R600. Kunio Arase, project leader for this new member of the GSX-R family, says he started development with a mission: “The mission shared by every engineer for succeeding models of the legendary GSX-R line has been to surpass the performance of any existing model in its class. We determined to achieve the fastest top speed and starting acceleration, yet the production model had to be transformable to a winning circuit racer with minimal modification. Indeed, the first GSX-R600 realized a top speed faster than that of the GSX-R750 two years earlier, taking the World Supersport Championship for two consecutive years.”
1992 Suzuki GSX-R600
1992 Suzuki GSX-R600
1992 Suzuki GSX-R600
1992 Suzuki GSX-R600N
With the launch of the Suzuki GSX-R600 in 1992 the stage was set for a mid-sized, light weight, high potential superbike. The 1992 Suzuki GSX-R600 had the same specifications as the 1992 GSX-R750 but with a 600cc water-cooled 599cc inline-4 engine installed in the 750 frame. This lead to the first model having a lower horsepower to weight ratio versus other GSX-R600’s to come.
Between 1992 and 1996 there were not many GSX-R600’s produced as they were intended and destined for the race track and were not available outside of North America. Even fewer exist today due to many being damaged or destoryed in such a hard environment.
1992 Suzuki GSX-R600 Specifications
Overall Length: 2,070 mm (81.5 in)
Overall Width: 730 mm (28.7 in)
Overall Height: 1,135 mm (44.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Dry Weight: 208 kg (459 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves.
106 hp (79 kW) 12,600 rpm
1993 Suzuki GSX-R600
1993 Suzuki GSX-R600
1993 Suzuki GSX-R600P
As rare as the 1992 Suzuki GSX-R600 version. Same as 1992 model but with no new changes except graphics and a new wheel color option, red.
1993 Suzuki GSX-R600 Specifications
Overall Length: 2,070 mm (81.5 in)
Overall Width: 730 mm (28.7 in)
Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Dry Weight: 208 kg (459 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 599 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves.
106 hp (79 kW) 12,600 rpm
1994 Suzuki GSX-R600R
Very few 1994 GSX-R600 models exist today, a real collectors item. If you do see one or find a photo of one, please send us a photo to use as we couldn’t find one. Specs are correct for the year.
1994 Suzuki GSX-R600 Specifications
Engine Type: 600 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – Inline-4
Engine Bore and Stroke: 65 mm x 45.2 mm
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Claimed Horsepower: 106 hp (79 kW) @ 12600 rpm
Transmission type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain
Tire – Front: 120/60-17
Tire – Rear: 170/60-17
Brakes – Front: dual 310 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes – Rear: single 220 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 l
Dry Weight (without fluids): 208 kg (458.6 pounds)
1995 Suzuki GSX-R600
1995 Suzuki GSX-R600S
Like the 1994 version, very few 1995 GSX-R600 models exist today and is a real collectors item. If you do see one or find a bigger photo of one, please send us the photo to use. The above photo we suspect is a 1995 GSX-R600 but cannot verify. Specs are correct for the year.
1995 Suzuki GSX-R600 Specifications
Engine Type: 600 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – Inline-4
Engine Bore and Stroke: 65 mm x 45.2 mm
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Claimed Horsepower: 106 hp (79 kW) @ 12600 rpm
Transmission type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain
Tire – Front: 120/60-17
Tire – Rear: 170/60-17
Brakes – Front: dual 310 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes – Rear: single 220 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 l
Dry Weight (without fluids): 208 kg (458.6 pounds)
1996 Suzuki GSX-R600
1996 Suzuki GSX-R600S
Like the 1994 and 1995 version, very few 1996 GSX-R600 models exist today and is a real collectors item. If you do see one or find a bigger photo of one, please send us the photo to use. The above photo we suspect is a 1996 GSX-R600 but cannot verify. Specs are correct for the year.
1996 Suzuki GSX-R600 Specifications
Engine Type: 600 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – Inline Four
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Claimed Horsepower: 109.7 hp (81.8 kW) @ 11800 rpm
Maximum Torque: 67.6 Nm (49.9 ft. lbs) @ 10000 rpm
Transmission type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain
Tire – Front: 120/70-17
Tire – Rear: 180/55-17
Brakes – Front: dual 320 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes – Rear: single 220 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
Seat Height: 830 mm (32.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1385 mm (54.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 18 l (4.8 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 174 kg (383.6 pounds)