2018 Suzuki GSX-R600

Chassis Features

• Lightweight and compact twin-spar aluminum-alloy frame is constructed of five cast sections to produce a balance of light weight and strength.
• The frame is mated with a cast aluminum swingarm and multi-piece rear sub-frame that’s ready for race-track adaptation.
• Race-developed, lightweight SHOWA Big Piston front Forks (BPF) deliver superb feedback and consistent performance. Spring preload, rebound and compression damping are all fully adjustable.
• Single SHOWA rear shock features externally adjustable rebound and compression damping, along with adjustable ride height.
• Electronically controlled steering damper provides lighter steering at slower speeds and more damping force at racetrack and highway speeds.
• Front brakes with fully floating 310 mm discs are grasped by radial-mount, four-piston BREMBO monobloc calipers.
• Three-spoke cast-aluminum-alloy wheels are shod with lightweight, high-grip front and rear tires for sharp handling.
• Three-way adjustable footpegs, adjustable shift lever and short fuel tank help compose a comfortable riding position that permits the positions required for performance riding.
• Compact, lightweight instrument cluster with a built-in lap timer / stopwatch and programmable engine RPM indicators to alert the rider to certain shift points.
• Trim, simple and lightweight bodywork creates an exciting, aerodynamic style that truly works well at speed.
• Distinctive multi-reflector headlight with vertically stacked high and low-beam halogen bulbs is centered between position lights on each side.
• Bright, durable LED taillight, with clear lens.
• The front turn signal are integrated into the rear-view mirrors while the rear tail section houses the rear signals.
• The lightweight instruments also include an analog tachometer and LCD readouts that show speed, odometer, dual trip meter, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature / oil pressure indicator, S-DMS and gear position indicators.
• Attention to rider comfort and confidence includes a carefully shaped seat with a high-grip cover.
• The wheel rims have pin stripes punctuated by “R” logos that highlight the bike’s identity.

Engine Features

• Compact 599cc 4-cylinder engine with a race-proven over-square bore/stroke ratio that produces remarkably strong high RPM power delivery.
• The energy efficient engine employs forged pistons, shot-peened connecting rods, chrome-nitride-coated upper compression and oil control rings, and pentagonal ventilation holes to reduce frictional and mechanical losses.
• Camshafts with aggressive valve-lift profiles were developed using proven MotoGP racing engine technology – the first time this method has been applied to a production Suzuki.
• Lightweight titanium-alloy valves are controlled by single coil valve springs to reduce valve train mass, reducing mechanical losses at high RPM.
• Lightweight and durable forged pistons were designed using the same Finite Element Method (FEM) and fatigue analysis technology used for MotoGP racing engines.
• Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection uses eight, fine-spray 8-hole injectors for improved fuel atomization, which contributes to more complete combustion.
• An Engine Control Module (ECM) provides state-of-the-art engine management and has enhanced settings to suit the intake and exhaust systems, resulting in better fuel economy and linear throttle response.
• Advanced, MotoGP-developed transistorized ignition control programming helps maintain more precise spark timing across the range of engine speed and temperature range.
• Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) offers push-button selection of two racing-developed engine control maps to suit road or track conditions, and personal tastes.
• 4-into-1 stainless-steel exhaust system with a titanium muffler is fitted with a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) valve that maximizes torque and improves throttle response, especially in the low-to-mid RPM range.
• The close-ratio six-speed transmission features a taller first-gear ratio and shorter ratios for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th gear, making it easier for a racer to get a good start while improving straight-line acceleration and drive out of corners.
• Race-proven back-torque-limiting clutch contributes to smoother downshifting and corner entry.

Key Features

• Fuel-injected 599cc, 4-cylinder, engine delivers a rush of power from idle to redline.
• Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) lets the rider adjust the power delivery
• Twin-spar aluminum frame and SHOWA big piston front fork deliver exceptional handling.
• Twin BREMBO Monobloc, radially mounted, front brakes deliver strong stopping power.
• Race-ready, iconic GSX-R styling provides sharp looks and a slippery shape.