Tech Spec
Evolution
The 600 gets some trickle-down 1000 technology, including S-DMS and an electronic steering damper.
Rivals
The other 600cc screamers from Japan, Inc.: Honda's CBR600RR, Kawasaki's ZX-6R and Yamaha's YZF-R6.
| TECH |
| Price: | $9399 |
| Engine type: | l-c inline-four |
| Valve train: | DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement: | 599cc |
| Bore x stroke: | 67.0 x 42.5mm |
| Compression: | 12.8:1 |
| Fuel system: | SDTV dual-stage EFI |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate slipper |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower: | na |
| Claimed torque: | na |
| Frame: | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension: | Showa shock with adj. preload, high/low-speed comp. and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension: | 41mm Showa inverted fork with adj. preload, comp. and rebound damping |
| Front brake: | Dual Tokico four-piston radial calipers, 310mm discs |
| Rear brake: | Single Tokico one-piston caliper, 220mm disc |
| Front tire: | 120/70-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax 016 |
| Rear tire: | 180/55-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax 016 |
| Rake/trail: | 23.5,/3.82 in. |
| Seat height: | 31.9 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 55.1 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 4.5 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight: | 359 lbs. |
| Color: | Blue/White, Silver/Yellow, White/Silver, Black/Matte Black |
| Available: | Now |
| Warranty: | 12 months, unlimited mi. |
Verdict
With the same neutral handling and more low- to midrange power, Suzuki's littlest Gixxer is an even better motorcycle.