| MODEL | SUZUKI GSX-R 600 SRAD 1997 - 1998 |
| Year | 1997 - 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 599 cc / 36.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 65.5 x 44.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 80 kW / 109.7 hp @ 11800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 67.6 Nm / 6.9 kg-f / 50 ft lb @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Induction | 4 x Mikuni BDSR36 carburetors |
| 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 | Conventional cartridge-type, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2065 mm / 81.3 in |
| Overall Width | 720 mm / 28.3 in |
| Overall Height | 1135 mm / 44.7 in |
| Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm / 54.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 174 kg / 384 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 | 6.5 L/100 km / 15.4 km/l / 36 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 254 km/h / 158 mph |
The 1997 GSX-R 600 SRAD was a fresh design with Suzuki Ram Air Direct, a new aluminium twin-spar frame and a much lighter 174 kg dry weight. Still carburetted, it was a sharp, track-minded machine with a cramped riding position, and group tests of the day found it strong on circuit but short on midrange.
