Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit
Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit hit the market in 1995. Since 1996, the model has been replenished with a modification with a front fairing, called the Suzuki GSF600S Bandit. The model was aimed at the European market, but the S-version was also supplied to North America.
Lineup:
- Suzuki GSF250 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF400 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF600 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF650 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF750 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit
- Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit
Main competitors:
The model was based on an in-line 4-cylinder air-oil-cooled engine with a volume of 599 cm³, producing up to 80 hp. power and up to 62 Nm of torque. The motor is revving, with maximum performance at 8500-9500 rpm and a limiter at 12000 rpm. This motor was not an independent development, but migrated from the sports tourist Suzuki GSX600F Katana.
In 2000, the Suzuki Bandit model received a major restyling, with new looks and technical parts: new carburetors, new calipers, rear suspension settings, a more powerful generator, an increased fuel tank and a new dashboard.
2004 was the last year of production of the model, after which it was discontinued, giving way to a new version - Suzuki GSF650 Bandit.
Among the features of the Suzuki GSF600 Bandit, a steel tubular frame, an air-oil engine, simple suspensions in the form of a conventional telescopic fork and a monoshock (adjustable for preload, rebound adjustment has been added since 1999), disc 2-piston brakes in front, a 19-liter fuel tank (since 2000 - 20 liters), carburetor power system, 6-speed gearbox and from 196 kg of dry weight.
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Specifications
Specifications Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit:
| Model | Suzuki GSF600 Bandit |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | road (street, classic) |
| Release year | 1995-2004 |
| Frame | steel tubular |
| Engine type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 599 cm³ |
| Bore / stroke | 62.6 x 48.7 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3: 1 |
| Cooling | air-oil |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK32 - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVR32 - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 80.2 h.p. (59.0 kW) at 9500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 62.0 Nm (6.3 kg * m) at 8500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 110 / 70-17M / C 54H - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
120/60-ZR17M / C 55W - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Rear tire size | 150 / 70-17M / C 69H - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
160/60-ZR17M / C 69W - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 290mm, 2-piston Nissin calipers - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
2 discs, 290mm, Tokico 2-piston calipers - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 240mm, Nissin 2-piston caliper - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
1 disc, 240mm, Tokico 2-piston caliper - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Front suspension | 41mm Telescopic Fork (Fixed), 130mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage with monoshock (adjustable preload), travel - 121 mm - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1998)
swingarm with monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), travel - 121 mm - GSF600, GSF600S (1999) linkage with monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), stroke - 126 mm - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Motorcycle length | 2085mm - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
2130 mm - GSF600 (2000-2004) 2060 mm - GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Motorcycle width | 745mm - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
770 mm - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Motorcycle height | 1100mm - GSF600 (1995-1999)
1095 mm - GSF600 (2000-2004) 1205 mm - GSF600S (1995-1999) 1220 mm - GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Wheelbase | 1430mm - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
1440 mm - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Saddle height | 805mm - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
790 mm - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Minimum ground clearance | 125mm - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
130 mm - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.97 sec |
| Maximum speed | 208 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.0 L - GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
20.0 L - GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 196 kg - GSF600 (1995-1999)
204 kg - GSF600 (2000-2004) 202 kg - GSF600S (1995-1999) 208 kg - GSF600S (2000-2004) |
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