Suzuki GSX-R600 (2008)

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The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 600 is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has four valves per cylinder and can hold up to 599 cc of liquid. The compression ratio is 12.8:1, and the cooling system is liquid-cooled. The motorcycle has a wet sump lubrication system and uses a Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System that leads to a large volume muffler and triangular silencer. The engine management system is an S-DMS, and the motorcycle has an electric starting system. Its maximum power output reaches 125 hp at 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air while its maximum torque stands at 67.7 Nm at 11500 rpm. The motorcycle uses a chain final drive, has an aluminum twin spar extrusion frame with a 23.25 degree rake and a 93 mm trail, and features an inverted 41 mm Showa front fork as well as a Showa rear shock. The front wheel travel is 125 mm, while the rear wheel travel is 130 mm. The motorcycle has Tokico brakes and alloy three-spoke wheels. It has a dry weight of 163 kg and a wet weight of 193 kg, with a fuel capacity of 17 liters. The average fuel consumption is 5.4 L/100 km, and the top speed of the motorcycle is 253 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX-R 600

Year: 2008


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 c / 36.6 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Oil: 10W40
Lubrication: Wet sump
Exhaust System: Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES), under engine chamber leading to large volume muffler and triangular silencer
Induction: EFI, Four 40 mm throttle bodies, 2 valves per body. S-DMS engine management system
Ignition: Digital CDI
Spark Plug: NGK CR9E
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 93.2 kW / 125 hp @ 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air
Max Torque: 67.7 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 49.9 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm, RAM air
Clutch: Wet, slipper, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed, constant mesh
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.56 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.21:1
Final Drive: #525 Chain
Frame: Aluminium, twin spar extrusion frame
Rake: 23.25 degrees
Trail: 93 mm / 3.7 in
Front Suspension: Inverted 41 mm Showa front forks are fully adjustable for rebound, compression and preload settings with updated rake and trail dimensions for improved cornering performance
Rear Suspension: Showa rear shock utilizes a 46 mm piston and a larger 16mm rod and is completely adjustable for rebound and compression
Front Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9 in.
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x 310 mm Discs, Tokico 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc, Tokico 2 piston caliper
Wheels: Alloy, 3 spoke
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase: 1400 mm / 55.1 in.
Dimensions: Length 2040 mm / 80.3 in. Width 715 mm / 28.1 in. Height 1125 mm / 44.7 in.
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.9 in.
Ground clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in.
Dry Weight: 163kg / 359 lbs

Wet Weight: 193kg / 425 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Average Fuel Consumption: 5.4 L/100 km / 18.4 km/l / 43.3 US mpg / 52.3 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 mile: 11.1 sec
Top Speed: 253 km/h / 157 mph

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