| New price | £5,200 |
|---|---|
| Engine size | 599cc |
| Power | 88bhp |
| Top speed | 138mph |
| Insurance group | 13 |
The Suzuki GSR600 is a middleweight inline four in the same mould as Yamaha’s FZ6 and Honda’s Hornet 600. It’s a perfectly acceptable ride, but to be honest the Suzuki GSR600 adds almost nothing to the biking world – especially when Suzuki’s own Bandit 600 (and 650 version) does exactly the same job for less money than the Suzuki GSR600.
Engine
The Suzuki GSR600 uses a de-tuned version of the motor from the GSX-R600 K4 and clips along at a fair rate. The 16v, DOHC motor revs to a dizzying 14,000rpm, but fortunately it’s not as peaky as the FZ6. The Suzuki GSR600 has decent torque and overtakes don’t necessitate a dance on the gear lever to be quick and safe.
The Suzuki GSR600's shock is seven-way adjustable for preload and rebound but it’s over-damped and harsh. The forks, conversely, are too under-damped and soft, diving and bouncing back like a pogo stick. The Suzuki GSR600's worse traits only bubble to the surface when you push on, otherwise you learn to live with it. The brakes are poor, with little bite.
With the Suzuki GSR600 you get an ignition-based immobiliser, the comprehensive digital clocks include a gear indicator, two trips and a fuel gauge and a clock. There are aftermarket race-style exhausts available and factory-option luggage for the Suzuki GSR600.
| Top speed | 138mph | ||
| 1/4-mile acceleration | 11.8 secs | ||
| Power | 88bhp | ||
| Torque | 44ftlb | ||
| Weight | 183kg | ||
| Seat height | 785mm | ||
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 litres | ||
| Average fuel consumption | 44mpg | ||
| Tank range | 160 miles | ||
| Insurance group | 13 | ||
| Engine size | 599cc | ||
| Engine specification | 16v in-line four, 6 gears | ||
| Frame | Aluminium twin spar | ||
| Front suspension adjustment | Preload | ||
| Rear suspension adjustment | Preload, rebound | ||
| Front brakes | Twin 310mm discs | ||
| Rear brake | 240mm disc | ||
| Front tyre size | 120/70 x 17 | ||
| Rear tyre size | 180/55 x 17 | ||
