Suzuki GSX 600F (1996-97)

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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

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