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SUZUKI GSX-R600 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $10,399.00
Bodystyle : Super Bike
Warranty : 12 months
Manufacturer Country : Japan
Model Year : 2010
Displacement (cc) : 599
Engine Type :  Four-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC

VEHICLE REVIEW

2010 Suzuki GSX-R600

Suzuki may claim to have reached the highest level of development yet, but that is only when comparing to the different stages it has gone through over the years. In relation to the rest of the Japanese middleweight crowd, the GSX-R 600 is just a strong competitor.  For example the 2010 Honda CBR 600 RR ABS is an awful threat for the Suzuki, especially now that it has significantly evolved. Engineers have developed a new, electronically controlled Combined ABS system which will be standard on the bike and will gently intervene in the very last moment before the rider will practically lose the bike during a high speed corner. This gives confidence and support, resulting in better lap times. It also ads 10kg to this bike’s mass, but the fuel-injected 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine is there to keep performance numbers at the same level as last year (118hp at 13,500rpm and 66Nm at 11,250rpm).

Like Suzuki, Yamaha didn’t thoroughly revise its 2010 middleweight sport model, the YZF-R6, but simply lengthened the muffler, revised the ECU and added new color schemes to the high-performance bike: Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White and Pearl White. So the R6 remains the same awesome performer behind which sits the also fuel-injected 599cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, forward-inclined parallel four-cylinder engine. This develops 129hp at 14,500rpm and 65.8Nm at 11,000rpm, so everybody should watch out for it.  Brand new for 2009, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R now carries on with little changes brought to the 599cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four engine and aluminum perimeter frame as well as high-performance suspension and brakes. The Kawi weighs overall 421.2 lbs and with an MSRP of $10,499 it stands great chances to be the cheapest in its class. 

In what concerns this Gixxer’s design, it remains pretty much unchanged for 2010. In fact, ever since the 2006 redesign, they haven’t done much to it apart from modifying the headlight’s shape and creating that stylish looking exhaust. Still, Suzuki seems to have ridden the winds of change pretty good with this model, resulting into an aggressively styled piece of machinery with little in common with the one that first came out the factory gates back in 1992.
The front end is cockpit-aerodynamic with the headlight being perfectly integrated into the fairing and the signal lights into the mirrors supports. In fact, if you remove the mirrors and cover the headlight you’re in for a mean machine with pretty much nothing to distinguish it from a racing bike. On the sides, the fairing has significantly slimmed-down compared to previous model years, contributing at cooling down the engine and making the bike lighter overall. On the right side, the lower part of the fairing blends perfectly in with the exhaust’s covering plate, creating the look of these two units being actually one. The gas tank is very narrow while the seat isn’t as inclined as you would expect from a bike in its category and that can only mean enhanced comfort. What I like about the GSX-R series is that they don’t feature the sharp rear end, leaving room for a passenger to decently find its place on it.
Depending on the color scheme, you get a black or blue powdercoated frame, matching perfectly with 2010’s Blue/White, Blue/Silver schemes. 

Technical Highlights

Compact and lightweight 599cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine designed with optimum performance and responsiveness in mind
High volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with an innovative under engine chamber leading to a large volume muffler with a distinctly shaped triangular silencer
Electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system - with dual fuel injectors per cylinder and new compact 8 hole, fine spray injectors for improved fuel atomization.
Electronically controlled steering damper uses a solenoid valve to move a tapered needle reducing or increasing oil flow to adjust damping force.
High volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with an innovative under engine chamber leading to a large volume muffler with a distinctly shaped triangular silencer
Proven S-DMS engine management system allows the rider to choose from three engine settings to match riding conditions with a handlebar mounted switch
Radial mount four piston front brake calipers works with new lightweight 310mm front brake rotors and a revised front brake master cylinder
The compact lightweight instrument cluster features a step motor controlled analog tach, LCD speedometer, dual tripmeters, clock, fuel reserve and a gear position indicator
Three headlight layout features a projector low beam and multi-reflector headlamps for left and right high beams creating improved light distribution
Three way adjustable footpegs now feature die-cast construction and can be moved into three different positions with a 14mm horizontal and vertical range
The LED combination taillight and brake light is built into the rear of the tailsection, featuring a red, mirror lens, covering LED's.

Standard Features

Powerunit Engine

32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the S-DMS engine management system
Clutch cover and oil pan feature internal ribs for increased rigidity and reduced engine noise
Combustion chamber shape features a compression ratio of 12.8:1 for maximum performance
Compact and lightweight 599cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine designed with optimum performance and responsiveness in mind
High volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with an innovative under engine chamber leading to a large volume muffler with a distinctly shaped triangular silencer
Electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system - with dual fuel injectors per cylinder and new compact 8 hole, fine spray injectors for improved fuel atomization.
Exhaust cam tappets diameters are now larger at 25.0mm for maximum flexibility in cam profile design
Forged aluminum alloy pistons are designed to work with 12.8:1 compression ratio, iridium spark plugs and combustion chamber shape.
High volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with an innovative under engine chamber leading to a large volume muffler with a distinctly shaped triangular silencer
Hydraulic cam chain tensioner automatically adjusts while reducing noise and mechanical losses.
Ignition coil outer diameter is designed for reduced weight and the starter motor uses rare earth magnets for a compact lightweight design
Large ventilation holes located between the cylinder bores are designed for reduced internal pumping pressure and minimal mechanical losses
Proven S-DMS engine management system allows the rider to choose from three engine settings to match riding conditions with a handlebar mounted switch
Suzuki Exhaust Tuning system is built into the mid-pipe using a servo-controlled butterfly valve to tune the exhaust system to match engine rpm and improving low end torque
Suzuki Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle quality and reduced emissions
Under deceleration the back torque limiting clutch reduces pressure on the clutch plates for smoother downshifting and corner entry

Chassis System

Aggressive overall design features a well balanced combination of compactness with the high performance look of a GSX-R
An aluminum-alloy frame utilizing five cast sections is engineered to deliver the ideal balance of rigidity for improved handling and less weight
Braced aluminum alloy swingarm is rigid with a large swingarm pivot and the swingarm assembly is designed for optimum suspension feedback and rear wheel traction
Diecast aluminum seat rail features an updated two piece design for reduced weight
Electronically controlled steering damper uses a solenoid valve to move a tapered needle reducing or increasing oil flow to adjust damping force.
Innovative rear suspension linkage features a forged aluminum alloy link and one piece forged aluminum alloy link rod designed to increase traction and reduce side loads
Inverted 41mm Showa front forks are fully adjustable for rebound, compression and preload settings with optimum rake and trail dimensions for incredible cornering performance.
Lightweight cast aluminum wheels featuring an angled spoke design for improved rigidity, reduced unsprung weight and improved acceleration

Lightweight Tokico single piston rear brake caliper is mounted on a new rear caliper bracket for ease of maintenance when removing the rear wheel or working on the rear brake
Radial mount four piston front brake calipers works with new lightweight 310mm front brake rotors and a revised front brake master cylinder
Sharp bodywork design features an aggressive look featuring a bold headlight design and angular tail section for the GSX-R600
Showa 46 mm aluminum alloy rear shock features a 16mm rod and is completely adjustable for rebound, high and low speed compression and preload damping
Stylish fuel tank features a GSX-R1000 inspired design and provides 17.0 L (3.75 Imp gal) of fuel.
The compact lightweight instrument cluster features a step motor controlled analog tach, LCD speedometer, dual tripmeters, clock, fuel reserve and a gear position indicator
Three headlight layout features a projector low beam and multi-reflector headlamps for left and right high beams creating improved light distribution
Three way adjustable footpegs now feature die-cast construction and can be moved into three different positions with a 14mm horizontal and vertical range
The LED combination taillight and brake light is built into the rear of the tailsection, featuring a red, mirror lens, covering LED's.

OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Engine Type : 599 cc (36.5 cu. In), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC

Bore Stroke : 67.0 mm (2.638 in) x 42.5 mm (1.673 in)

Compression Ratio : 12.8 : 1

Fuel System : Fuel injection

Lubrication : Wet sump

Ignition : Electronic ignition (Transistorized)

Transmission

Transmission : 6-speed constant mesh

Final Drive : Chain

Suspension

Front : Inverted, telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

Rear : Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Tires

Tires Front : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless

Tires Rear : 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless

Brakes

Brakes Front : Disc brake, twin

Brakes Rear : Disc brake

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity : 17.0 L (4.5/3.7 US/Imp gal)

Colours

Colours : Blue/White, Blue/Silver

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length(mm) : 2040

Overall Length(in) : 80.3

Overall Width(mm) : 715

Overall Width(in) : 28.1

Overall Height(mm) : 1125

Overall Height(in) : 44.3

Seat Height(mm) : 810

Seat Height(in) : 31.9

Ground Clearance(mm) : 130

Ground Clearance(in) : 5.1

Wheelbase(mm) : 1400

Wheelbase(in) : 55.1

Curb Weight(kg) : 196 

Curb Weight(lbs) : 432