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2012 Suzuki GSX-R600
The Suzuki GSX-R600 absolutely dominated its class in 2011. It won the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Championship and the overall AMA Pro SuperSport Championship, proving once again that it's a class-leading sport bike worthy of its race-winning GSX-R heritage.
The GSX-R600's responsive and agile ride features a lightweight chassis with a compact wheelbase and race-developed suspension. Whether you're carving through your favorite canyon or dominating the racetrack, the GSX-R600 is designed to offer unparalleled performance for all riding levels.
A compact, powerful 599cc 4-cylinder engine demonstrates the advanced race-proven technology of the GSX-R line when you hit the throttle and push it to redline. The Suzuki GSX-R600. It's proven to be the total package ready to Own The Racetrack.
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Features
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Engine - A 599cc, 4-cyclinder engine with a race-proven oversquare bore/stroke ratio is engineered for an exceptional high-revving performance.
Engine - Shot-peened conrods, chrome-nitride-coated upper compression and oil control rings, and pentagonal ventilation holes help ensure efficient performance.
Engine - Camshaft profiles feature an aggressive valve-lift curve, developed using proven Suzuki race team engine technology - its first use on a production Suzuki.
Engine - 4-into-1 stainless-steel exhaust system with a titanium muffler, carries a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) valve maximizing torque and improving throttle response, especially in the low-to-mid RPM range.
Engine - Advanced, Suzuki race team-developed transistorized ignition control circuit helps maintain more precise ignition timing across the range of engine temperatures.
Engine - Lightweight, durable forged pistons designed using Finite Element Method (FEM) and fatigue analysis technology used in Suzuki race team racing engines.
Engine - Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) offers push-button selection of two racing-developed engine control maps to suit road conditions and personal tastes.
Engine - Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection uses fine-spray 8-hole injectors for improved fuel atomization, which contributes to more complete combustion and smooth power delivery.
Transmission - A six-speed close-ratio transmission features vertically staggered shafts to reduce overall engine length.
Transmission - Race-proven back-torque-limiting clutch contributes to smoother downshifting and corner entry.
Suspension - Race-developed, lightweight Showa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF) delivers superb feedback and consistent performance.
Suspension - Single Showa rear shock features externally adjustable rebound and compression damping, along with adjustable ride height.
Chassis - Twin-spar aluminum cradle frame: Lightweight and compact twin-spar aluminum cradle frame made of five cast sections and cast swingarm.
Chassis - Electronically controlled steering damper provides lighter steering at lower speeds and more damping force on the racetrack and at highway speeds.
Chassis - Front brakes with fully floating 310mm discs and radial-mounted, four-piston Brembo monoblock calipers.
Chassis - Three-way adjustable footpegs, adjustable shift lever, and short fuel tank help compose a comfortable riding position.
Chassis - Small, simple and lightweight bodywork featuring exciting, aerodynamic styling.
Chassis - Compact, lightweight instrument cluster with a built-in lap timer/stopwatch and programmable engine RPM indicator.
Chassis - Instrument cluster features an analog tachometer with LCD readouts of the speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure indicator, S-DMS and gear position indicators.
2012 Suzuki GSX-R600
Specifications
Engine
- Engine
- 599cc (36.5 cu. In), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
- Bore x Stroke
- 67.0 mm (2.638 in) x 42.5 mm (1.673 in)
- Compression Ratio
- 12.9 : 1
- Fuel System
- Fuel Injection
- Lubrication
- Wet Sump
- Fuel Capacity
- 17.0 L (4.5/3.7 US/Imp gal)
- Starter
- Electric
Transmission
- Ignition
- Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
- Transmission
- 6-speed, constant mesh
- Final Drive
- RK525SMOZ8, 114 links
Chassis
- Suspension Front
- Showa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF)
- Suspension Rear
- Link type, coil spring, oil damped
- Brake Front
- Radial mounted, four-piston Brembo monoblock calipers, with dual fully floating 310 mm discs
- Brake Rear
- Disc brake
- Tires Front
- 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
- Tires Rear
- 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Dimensions
- Overall Length
- 2030 mm (80.0 in)
- Overall Width
- 710 mm (28.0 in)
- Seat Height
- 810 mm (31.9 in)
- Ground Clearance
- 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Wheelbase
- 1385 mm (54.5 in)
- Curb Weight
- 187 kg (412 lbs)
General Information
- Warranty
- 12 Month Limited Warranty






