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SUZUKI GSXR 600 HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $10,399.00
Bodystyle : Super bike
Warranty : 12 months
Manufacturer Country : Japan
Model Year : 2009
Displacement (cc) : 599
Engine Type : Horizontal In-line

VEHICLE REVIEW

2009 Suzuki GSX-R600

Powerunit engine, great integrated design, more faster, superior & dynamic

Suzuki carries on with the production of the 2009 GSX-R 600 with little design tweaks done to it and by presenting a new color range aimed at upgrading the bike’s exterior. The first occasion to see it life is at the upcoming motorcycle saloon in Milan, this November. A potent middleweight bike with more than a thing or two left to prove in its class, the Gixxer 600 is a beast backed up by the same fuel-injected 599cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine that is perfectly valued through a six-speed transmission, both units working closely together to power smoothly the light and nimble chassis out of those tight corners of the track. Most to do with that will have the innovative Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve system featuring dual fuel injectors instead of one. Also, the rider will be choosing from three engine settings allowed by the S-DMS engine management system.Without a doubt, the GSX-R will stand out from any scenario, but more important is what keeps it on the scene, goodies such as the light aluminum frame, Showa suspensions and Tokico brakes. In what concern’s this Gixxer’s design, it remains pretty much unchanged for 2009. 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 at 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.
Great compete bodystyle, new features, agile handling, simply the best
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 2009 Honda CBR 600 RR ABS is an awful threat for the Suzuki, especially now that it evolves significantly for 2009. 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). MSRP is $10,799. Like Suzuki, Yamaha didn’t revise its 2009 middleweight sport model, the YZF-R6, but simply added new color schemes to it: Racing Red and Midnight Black for Europe and Orange/Raven and Pear White for the U.S. 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. MSRP was not announced yet. 2009 will be a big year for Kawasaki as the ZX-6R model features both engine and chassis refinements, improving the bike’s overall already positive characteristics. With an MSRP of $9,799, the ZX-6R is one the cheapest motorcycles in its class.

STANDARD FEATURES (The new Suzuki GSX-R 600)

Compact and lightweight 599cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine designed with optimum performance and responsiveness in mind

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

Combustion chamber shape features a compression ratio of 12.8:1for maximum performance

Forged aluminum alloy pistons are designed to work with 12.8:1compression ratio, iridium spark plugs and combustion chamber shape.

Exhaust cam tappets diameters are now larger at 25.0mm for maximum flexibility in cam profile design

Large ventilation holes located between the cylinder bores are designed for reduced internal pumping pressure and minimal mechanical losses

Suzuki Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle quality and reduced emissions

Proven S-DMS engine management system allows the rider to choose from three engine settings to match riding conditions with a handlebar mounted switch

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

Under deceleration the back torque limiting clutch reduces pressure on the clutch plates for smoother downshifting and corner entry

Hydraulic cam chain tensioner automatically adjusts while reducing noise and mechanical losses.

Clutch cover and oil pan feature internal ribs for increased rigidity and reduced engine noise

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

Ignition coil outer diameter is designed for reduced weight and the starter motor uses rare earth magnets for a compact lightweight design

32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the S-DMS engine management system

Sharp bodywork design features an aggressive new look featuring a bold headlight design and angular tail section for the GSX-R600

Electronically controlled steering damper uses a solenoid valve to move a tapered needle reducing or increasing oil flow to adjust damping force.

Three headlight layout features a projector low beam and multi-reflector headlamps for left and right high beams creating improved light distribution

Lightweight cast aluminum wheels featuring an angled spoke design for improved rigidity, reduced unsprung weight and improved acceleration

Diecast aluminum seat rail features an updated two piece design for reduced weight

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

Stylish fuel tank features a GSX-R1000 inspired design and provides 4.5 gallons of fuel.

Aggressive new 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

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.

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

Radial mount four piston front brake calipers works with new lightweight 310mm front brake rotors and a revised front brake master cylinder

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 compact lightweight instrument cluster features a step motor controlled analog tach, LCD speedometer, dual tripmeters, clock, fuel reserve and a gear position indicator

OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

Bore (in) : 2.64
Bore (mm) : 67
Compression Ratio : 12.81
Cooling : Liquid
Cylinders : 4
Displacement (cc) : 599
Displacement (ci) : 36.5
Engine Configuration : Horizontal In-line
Engine Type : 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector : Yes
Fuel Requirements : Regular
Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction : Yes
Starter : Electric
Stroke (in) : 1.67
Stroke (mm) : 42.5
Valve Configuration : DOHC
Valves : 16
Valves Per Cylinder : 4

TRANSMISSION

Number Of Speeds : 6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Chain
Reverse : No
Transmission Type : Manual

SUSPENSION & STEERING

Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load : Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut : No
Front Fork Diameter (in) : 1.6
Front Fork Diameter (mm) : 41
Front Suspension Brand Name : Showa
Front Suspension Type : Inverted Fork
Number Rear Shock Absorbers : 1
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load : Yes
Rear Suspension Brand Name : Showa
Rear Suspension Size (in) : 1.8
Rear Suspension Size (mm) : 46
Rear Suspension Type : Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Swingarm Material : Aluminum
Steering Damper : Yes

WHEELS

Chromed : No
Front Wheel Diameter : 17
Rear Wheel Diameter : 17
Tube / Tubeless : Tubeless
Wheels Composition : Aluminum

TIRES

Front Tire (Full Spec) : 120/70 ZR17M/C 58W
Front Tire Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tire Speed Rating : Z
Front Tire Width : 120
Rear Tire (Full Spec) : 180/55 ZR17M/C 73W
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio : 55
Rear Tire Speed Rating : Z
Rear Tire Width : 180
Tire Brand : Bridgestone

BRAKES

Brake Brand Name : Tokico
Front Brake Diameter (in) : 12.2
Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 310
Front Brake Type : Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Caliper Pistons : 4
Rear Brake Type : Hydraulic Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons : 1

SEATS

Adjustable : No
Backrest Logo Plate : No
Grab Rail or Strap : Standard
Number Of Seats : 2
Seat Height (in) : 31.9
Seat Height (mm) : 810
Seat Location : Driver and Passenger
Seat Material : Vinyl
Seat Specifications : Standard
Seat Tail Cover : Standard
Seat Type : Two-Piece

BODYWORK

Adjustable : Yes
Belt Guard : No
Body Material : Plastic
Brush Guard : No
Carburetor Cover : No
Chain Guard : Yes
Choke Knob Cover : No
Construction : Standard
Exterior Covers : Standard
Exterior Guards : Standard
Foot Peg Location : Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Material : Steel
Fork Guards : Yes
Frame : Aluminum
Front Fender : Standard
Front Fender Material : Plastic
Hand Grip Material : Rubber
Hand Grips : Standard
Hand Guards : No
Heel Guards : No
License Plate : Standard
Light Guard : No
Lower Fairing : Standard
Rear Fender : Standard
Rear Fender Material : Plastic
Rearview Mirrors Folding : Yes
Saddle Bag Guard : No
Spoiler : Standard
Stand : Standard
Stand Type : Kick
Upper Fairing : Standard

FUEL CAPACITY

Fuel Capacity (gal) : 4.5
Fuel Capacity (l) : 17

COLOURS

Black

White

Blue/White

Orange/Black

DIMENSIONS

Capacities : Standard
Comment : Standard
Dimensions : Standard
Dry Weight (kg) : 196
Dry Weight (lbs) : 432
Ground Clearance (in) : 5.1
Ground Clearance (mm) : 130
Handlebar Lock : Standard
Height (in) : 44.3
Height (mm) : 1125
Model Year : 2009
Length (in) : 80.3
Length (mm) : 2040
Manufacturer Country : Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age : 16
Manufacturer Type : SuperSport
MIC Model Segment : ON-HWY Sport Bike 501-750cc
Previous Model Year Accessories : Yes
Product Type : Motorcycle / Scooter
Revision Status : Carryover
Weight : Standard
Wheelbase (in) : 55.1
Wheelbase (mm) : 1400
Width (in) : 28.1
Width (mm) : 715