| MODEL | SUZUKI GSX-R 600 2001 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, liquid cooled, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 599 cc / 36.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 67.0 x 42.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 83.8 kW / 115 hp @ 13000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 69 Nm / 7.0 kg-f / 50.9 ft lb @ 10800 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Induction | EFI, 38 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2040 mm / 80.3 in |
| Overall Width | 715 mm / 28.1 in |
| Overall Height | 1135 mm / 44.7 in |
| Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 163 kg / 359 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100 km / 18 km/l / 42 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 263 km/h / 163 mph |
The 2001 GSX-R600 (K1) was a ground-up redesign with a lighter, more compact frame, a new 599 cc engine with forged pistons, and fuel injection using Suzuki's Dual Throttle Valve system. It looked almost identical to the GSX-R750 and was well received for its front-end feel, braking and midrange.
