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SUZUKI GSF 600N BANDIT 1995 - 1999

SUZUKI GSF 600N BANDIT 1995 - 1999
SUZUKI GSF 600N BANDIT 1995 - 1999 · Photo: ChiemseeMan (as given on file page; photo credited to Chr. Spaeth), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI GSF 600N BANDIT 1995 - 1999
Year1995 - 1999
Engine TypeFour-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity599 cc / 36.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke62.6 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio11.3:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooled
Max Power57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 10500 rpm (at rear tyre 54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 10400 rpm)
Max Torque54 Nm / 39.8 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
IgnitionDigital transistorized
Induction4 x Keihin CVR32 carburetors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDouble cradle, tubular
Front SuspensionTelescopic, oil damped
Rear SuspensionLink-type mono-shock, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload
Front Brakes2 x 290 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight196 kg / 432 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70-17
Rear Tyre150/70-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption5.6 L/100 km / 41.9 US mpg
Top Speed206.3 km/h / 128.2 mph
Suzuki file

The original naked Bandit 600 of 1995 effectively created the budget middleweight class, using a detuned oil-cooled engine derived from the GSX-R line in a plain steel cradle frame. Lively and forgiving, it became a favourite of new and returning riders.