Suzuki GSF600N Bandit (2000-03)

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The Suzuki GSF600N Bandit is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with 4 valves per cylinder. Its engine capacity is 599cc, with a compression ratio of 11.3:1 and an air/oil-cooling system. It uses 4 x Keihin CVR32 carburetors and a digital transistorized ignition system. The bike has an electric starter, with a max power of 57.4 kW/77 hp at 10500 rpm at the rear tire, and a max torque of 54 Nm/5.5 kgf-m/39.8 lb-ft at 9500 rpm. The transmission is 6-speed, with a final drive of chain. The frame is a double cradle tubular design with telescopic oil-damped front suspension and link-type rear suspension that is adjustable in both preload and rebound damping. The bike has front and rear brakes of 2 x 290 mm discs / 2 piston calipers and a single 240 mm disc / 1 piston caliper, respectively. It has front and rear tires of 110/70-17 and 150/70-17, respectively, with a wheelbase of 1430 mm and seat height of 800 mm. Dry weight is 208 kg and fuel capacity of 20 liters. The top speed is 200 km/h. Overall, it is a popular bike praised for its handling, ride, and affordability.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSF 600N Bandit

Year: 2000 – 03


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
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Induction: 4 x Keihin CVR32 carburetors
Ignition: Digital Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 10500 rpm (at rear tyre: 54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 10400 rpm )
Max Torque: 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double cradle, tubular
Front Suspension: Telescopic, oil damped
Rear Suspension: Link-type suspension, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload

Front Brakes: 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/70-17
Rear Tyre: 150/70-17
Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight: 208 kg / 459 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Top Speed: 200 km/h / 124.3 mph
Overview: Motorcycle News

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