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SUZUKI GSX-R 600 2006

SUZUKI GSX-R 600 2006
SUZUKI GSX-R 600 2006 · Photo: Stefanobiondo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI GSX-R 600 2006
Year2006
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity599 cc / 36.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke67.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power92.5 kW / 124 hp @ 13000 rpm (with maximum ram air)
Max Torque69.6 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 51.3 ft lb @ 10800 rpm
IgnitionDigital transistorised
InductionFuel injection, four 41 mm intake / 38 mm exhaust throttle bodies, 2 valves per body
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box6 speed, constant mesh
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final Drive#525 chain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAluminium, twin spar extrusion
Front Suspension45 mm Showa telescopic, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping
Rear Suspension46 mm Showa monoshock, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping
Front Brakes2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2075 mm / 81.7 in
Overall Width715 mm / 28.1 in
Overall Height1145 mm / 45.1 in
Seat Height825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1390 mm / 54.7 in
Ground Clearance128 mm / 5.0 in
Dry Weight161 kg / 355 lb
Wet Weight193 kg / 425 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption5.6 L/100 km / 18 km/l / 42 US mpg
Top Speed255 km/h / 158 mph
Suzuki file

The 2006 GSX-R600 was an all-new bike with a new compact engine, five-piece cast aluminium frame, longer swingarm and an under-engine exhaust with a servo valve. Front discs grew to 310 mm with radial calipers, and it gained a back-torque-limiting clutch and a lower, narrower layout.