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.

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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)

Documentation

Suzuki GSF600 Bandit