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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Suzuki GSX-R600 SE | |name = Suzuki GSX-R600 SE | ||
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|production = 2003 | |production = 2003 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = [[Suzuki GSX-R600]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Sport Bike | |class = Sport Bike | ||
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|bore_stroke = 66.0mm x 66.0mm | |bore_stroke = 66.0mm x 66.0mm | ||
|compression = 11.8:1 | |compression = 11.8:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 253 km/h / 157 mph | ||
|power = 115.06 HP (85.8 KW) @ 13000RPM | |power = 115.06 HP (85.8 KW) @ 13000RPM | ||
|torque = 48.68 ft/lbs (66.0 Nm) @ 10800RPM | |torque = 48.68 ft/lbs (66.0 Nm) @ 10800RPM | ||
|fuel_system = EFI, [[Suzuki]] Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) | |fuel_system = EFI, [[Suzuki]] Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = Digital CDI | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK CR9E}} | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 6 Speed, manual <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 6 Speed, manual <br> | ||
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|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = 32.72 inches (831 mm) | |seat_height = 32.72 inches (831 mm) | ||
|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = 163kg / 359 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = 193kg / 425 lbs | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil=Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 | |recommended_oil=Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Suzuki]] GSX-R600 SE''' was a 4-stroke,four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC,16-valve, TSCC Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 2003. Max [[torque]] was 48.68 ft/lbs (66.0 Nm) @ 10800 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 115.06 HP (85.8 KW) @ 13000 RPM. | The '''[[Suzuki]] GSX-R600 SE''' was a 4-stroke,four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC,16-valve, TSCC Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 2003. Max [[torque]] was 48.68 ft/lbs (66.0 Nm) @ 10800 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 115.06 HP (85.8 KW) @ 13000 RPM. | ||
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As for the rest, you're in for top-notch WSS-derived performance, with 115 hp and a new ECU with revised mapping and better processing power. | As for the rest, you're in for top-notch WSS-derived performance, with 115 hp and a new ECU with revised mapping and better processing power. | ||
== Overview == | |||
The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 gets a new look with more effective aerodynamics | |||
and a new fairing with three horizontally-mounted halogen headlights. Main | |||
beam uses all three lights, with a position lamp above the main headlight | |||
to keep the traditional vertically-stacked look of the Suzuki GSX-R-600. | |||
They sit above the central two ram-air intakes in a fairing which is wider | |||
at the handlebars to reduce turbulence. | |||
Theres also a larger 17-litre | |||
tank to provide fuel for the 16,000rpm redline engine, which features three | |||
engine maps selectable on-the-fly, like the Suzuki GSX-R1000. It also has a | |||
new Suzuki fuel injection system, and is housed in an aluminum-alloy frame, | |||
with a new rear subframe which saves 125 grams. There are fully-adjustable | |||
Showa forks and rear shock, 14-position adjustable footpegs, an electronic | |||
steering damper which reacts to the speed of the motorcycle, and a seat | |||
height of 810mm. | |||
Lighter alloy wheels are the same dimensions as the previous Suzuki | |||
GSX-R600, but save 430 grams between them. The front brakes are dual | |||
radial-mount opposed Tokico front calipers with 310mm discs. The | |||
single-piston rear Tokico caliper works with a 220mm disc. | |||
Review | |||
When I think of Suzuki motorcycles the first two | |||
models that instantly come to my mind are the GSX-R and SV-class motorcycles. | |||
Both are extremely capable and popular motorcycles in their respective classes, | |||
performing well on both the street and track. I have owned a healthy number of | |||
GSX-Rs and have spoken with many happy SV owners at many a track and local bike | |||
nights. | |||
One motorcycle in the Suzuki line-up that never really gave me that warm fuzzy | |||
feeling, however, was the Katana. The Katana was Suzuki's answer for an | |||
inexpensive entry level motorcycle with sportbike looks and sport-touring | |||
comfort. While I am sure there are plenty of happy Katana owners out there, the | |||
somewhat alien-looking styling of the bike has always turned me off. | |||
Well, for 2008 the Katana has received the axe to make room for the all new 2008 | |||
GSX650F. The new Suzuki is purpose built as a low-cost middleweight for the | |||
novice rider or the economical commuter looking for a comfortable ride with a | |||
sporty design. The GSX650F is based off the European Bandit 650 naked bike. It's | |||
an inline-Four with minimal upgrades from the Bandit such as full fairing, | |||
remapping for more revs and suspension which has been slightly tweaked. | |||
A first glance of the blue and white GSX650F revealed the classic color | |||
combination and appearance of its close family relative, the GSX-R. It's no | |||
coincidence the front fairing shares a strong resemblance to the previous | |||
generation GSX-R600 and 750s. While it will not be mistaken for an exotic | |||
Italian bike, the GSX650F has clean sporty lines in a design that is a big | |||
improvement over the Katana models. | |||
The GSX650F features an attractive and easy-to-read instrument cluster with | |||
tachometer, dual tripmeters, reserve tripmeter, clock, fuel gauge, and a useful | |||
gear-position indicator. Moving around on the Suzuki is easy with a roomy | |||
cockpit, comfortable one-piece seat with a low seat height and a | |||
well-positioned, rubber-mounted, tubular handlebar. | |||
The GSX650F sports a liquid-cooled, fuel injected, 16-valve, DOHC 656cc engine | |||
utilizing a bore and stroke of 65.5 mm x 48.7 mm. The Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve | |||
fuel-injection system provides smooth acceleration. Four-hole injectors are used | |||
for optimum fuel atomization and greater power output. The cylinder head | |||
achieves a narrow included valve angle of 17 degrees for high intake and exhaust | |||
efficiency. Cam profiles are chosen with a priority on low-to-mid-range power | |||
output to deliver performance that is well suited to an entry-level street | |||
rider. | |||
The Suzuki's full fairing design wrapped around a double cradle steel frame will | |||
have you thinking GSX-R thanks to the sport-oriented design. Geometry numbers | |||
are 26 degrees of rake and 4.25 inches of trail, with a 57.9-inch wheelbase. The | |||
fork is a 41mm Kayaba unit with adjustment for preload only. The rear shock | |||
comes equipped with adjustment for both rebound and preload. Heading out on the | |||
open road? The 5.0 gallon gas tank should allow you enough capacity to bust a | |||
few bugs before having to refill. | |||
Taking the Suzuki out for its first excursion I was really looking forward to a | |||
day in the saddle that wasn't going to have me walking like a cripple when I | |||
returned with knees and back aching. The layout of the GSX650F suited me nicely | |||
with an easy reach to the bars and a relaxing bend at the knees. The riding | |||
position was well suited to both cruising and aggressive riding when the road | |||
gets a little twisted. Wind protection was decent and there was a good deal of | |||
room to tuck in if needed. | |||
'The GSX650F motor has all the necessary ingredients to deliver an entertaining | |||
ride...' | |||
The GSX650F fires up easily and runs smooth without unnecessary vibration. Spin | |||
the flexible motor up and it does a great job of putting the power down where | |||
you will likely be spending most of your time, in the low- and mid-range. | |||
Chasing through traffic full of stop signs and motorists, I really came to enjoy | |||
the motor which was well-suited to this type of riding. The short first gear on | |||
the GSX650F was a nice change from the supersport bikes which come equipped with | |||
gearing more suited for the track than stop-and-go traffic. Just dump the clutch | |||
and start clicking through the 6-speed transmission without worry, the GSX650F | |||
surges forward without a hiccup. An effortless clutch pull and smooth-shifting | |||
transmission made city traffic a breeze. With no under-tail exhaust or excessive | |||
engine heat pouring out at the legs, the Suzuki was quite bearable if traffic | |||
came to a stop for any amount of time. | |||
There is no berserk rush to the power delivery but it won't put you to sleep | |||
either. Redline is at 12,500 rpm but it likes to be run in the 4,000-8,000 rpm | |||
range where it sings nicely in the power curve. The GSX650F motor has all the | |||
necessary ingredients to deliver an entertaining ride to anyone in the market | |||
for an inexpensive sporty ride in the middleweight class. If you are in the mood | |||
for utter madness, however, this motor will probably not suit your primal | |||
likings as the Suzuki pumps out the ponies in a pretty civilized manner. | |||
Overall handling on the Suzuki was quite balanced and agile. It turns in well, | |||
sticks to a line, and can be gassed hard out of a turn. While not being the most | |||
sophisticated chassis, the GSX650F isn't going to do anything to get you in | |||
trouble. That is, of course, if you don't push it far beyond its limits. | |||
I tried to do just that to see where its breaking point was. I saw my | |||
opportunity in the form of two rapidly approaching GSX-R1000s in my mirror with | |||
some young aggressive riders at the controls. What better way to see how the | |||
GSX650F would fare against some much more advanced hardware. As I let the young | |||
bucks come by, they took a quick glance, surely with fear in their eyes as they | |||
observed my proper upright riding position and the very intimidating backpack | |||
carrying my camera. I decided to tag along the rear as we hit a twisty section | |||
of road. As it turned out, the little Suzuki didn't fair too bad, staying right | |||
with my two test subjects quite easily until we hit some open road where the | |||
bigger bikes could flex their muscle. Soon I was a mere speck in the mirror as | |||
Suzuki's natural pecking order took over and the GSX650F was shuffled to the | |||
back. | |||
Overall handling on the Suzuki was quite balanced and agile. It turns in well, | |||
sticks to a line, and can be gassed hard out of a turn.' | |||
The GSX650F is quite composed, and its 475-pound claimed dry weight transitioned | |||
nicely at a moderate pace. The wide handlebar does a good job of giving you the | |||
proper leverage to position the bike into the apex. While it is quite balanced | |||
and agile, it might not be your favorite track-day weapon. At more serious | |||
speeds while pushing the bike, the front end seemed to have a touch more trouble | |||
staying composed, becoming quite uneasy and a little on the springy side. The | |||
rear seemed to be doing a good job keeping the back end in line, but I was | |||
easily able to find the limits of the front fork with a good amount of flex and | |||
some quivering at the bars. You could tie the GSX650F into a bit of a knot if | |||
you really wanted to get aggressive with transitions, throwing the bike hard on | |||
it's side or really doing some late braking. | |||
Speaking of brakes, while not the strongest I've ever put my hands on, they do | |||
have good feel and more than capable stopping power. The GSX650F comes equipped | |||
with Tokico 4-piston front brake calipers and 310mm brake rotors combined with a | |||
lightweight single-piston rear caliper and a 240mm rear brake disc. | |||
Keeping the rubber side down were Bridgestone Battlax BT-011s up front and | |||
BT-020s in the rear, with a 120/70 ZR17 and 160/60 ZR17 front/rear tire combo. | |||
These tires worked excellent in many different conditions. My two weeks with the | |||
bike were filled with a generous amount of wet-weather riding on the GSX650F, | |||
and the Bridgestones gave me good confidence in the rain, enough to ride a few | |||
wheelies in a slight drizzle for some photo opportunities. In the dry conditions | |||
they were equally up to par, providing good traction both front and rear. | |||
I have found that some people tend to think that because I race motorcycles I am | |||
a total speed-crazed adrenaline junkie always looking to run off with the | |||
neighbor's daughter. While the latter may be true and it may not be a bad idea | |||
to keep the daughters locked up, I actually do enjoy a restrained leisurely ride | |||
on a motorcycle that is composed at street speeds and not excruciating on the | |||
body. In fact I found that the GSX650F was really starting to grow on me over | |||
the two weeks. Constant commuting in the rain had me quite happy that I was | |||
riding a motorcycle with a mild temperament and a chassis I could trust. | |||
While the limits of the GSX650F's capabilities can be reached quite easily by an | |||
experienced rider, I was not turned off by the Suzuki. Instead, I grew to | |||
appreciate the many qualities the GSX650F possesses. This is no one-trick pony. | |||
In fact it's an extremely versatile motorcycle. Whether you are into sport | |||
riding, touring or everyday commuting, the GSX650F has the ability to do it all. | |||
At an MSRP of $6.999 this will surely be an attractive option for the | |||
budget-conscious rider or someone looking for that first bike that gets it all | |||
started. | |||
Source | |||
==Specifications== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
!Make Model | |||
|Suzuki GSX-R 600 SE (USA only) | |||
|- | |||
!Year | |||
|2008 | |||
|- | |||
!Engine Type | |||
|Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |||
|- | |||
!Displacement | |||
|599 c / 36.6 cub. in. | |||
|- | |||
!Bore X Stroke | |||
|67.0 x 42.5 mm | |||
|- | |||
!Compression | |||
|12.8:1 | |||
|- | |||
!Cooling System | |||
|Liquid cooled | |||
|- | |||
!Oil | |||
|10W40 | |||
|- | |||
!Lubrication | |||
|Wet sump | |||
|- | |||
!Exhaust System | |||
|Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES), under engine chamber leading to large volume muffler and triangular silencer | |||
|- | |||
!Induction | |||
|EFI, Four 40 mm throttle bodies, 2 valves per body. S-DMS engine management system | |||
|- | |||
!Ignition | |||
|Digital CDI | |||
|- | |||
!Spark Plug | |||
|NGK CR9E | |||
|- | |||
!Starting | |||
|Electric | |||
|- | |||
!Max Power | |||
|93.2 kW / 125 hp @ 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air | |||
|- | |||
!Max Torque | |||
|67.7 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 49.9 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm, RAM air | |||
|- | |||
!Clutch | |||
|Wet, slipper, cable operated | |||
|- | |||
!Transmission | |||
|6 Speed, constant mesh | |||
|- | |||
!Gear Ratios | |||
|1st 2.56 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.21:1 | |||
|- | |||
!Final Drive | |||
|#525 Chain | |||
|- | |||
!Frame | |||
|Aluminum, twin spar extrusion frame | |||
|- | |||
!Rake | |||
|23.25° | |||
|- | |||
!Trail | |||
|93 mm / 3.7 in | |||
|- | |||
!Front Suspension | |||
|Inverted 41 mm Showa front forks are fully adjustable for rebound, compression and preload settings with updated rake and trail dimensions for improved cornering performance | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Suspension | |||
|Showa rear shock utilizes a 46 mm piston and a larger 16mm rod and is completely adjustable for rebound and compression | |||
|- | |||
!Front Wheel Travel | |||
|125 mm / 4.9 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Wheel Travel | |||
|130 mm / 5.1 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Front Brakes | |||
|2 x 310 mm Discs, Tokico 4 piston calipers | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Brakes | |||
|Single 220 mm disc, Tokico 2 piston caliper | |||
|- | |||
!Wheels | |||
|Alloy, 3 spoke | |||
|- | |||
!Front Tire | |||
|120/70 ZR17 | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Tire | |||
|180/55 ZR17 | |||
|- | |||
!Wheelbase | |||
|1400 mm / 55.1 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Dimensions | |||
|Length 2040 mm / 80.3 in. Width 715 mm / 28.1 in. Height 1125 mm / 44.7 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Seat Height | |||
|810 mm / 31.9 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Ground Clearance | |||
|130 mm / 5.1 in. | |||
|- | |||
!Dry Weight | |||
|163kg / 359 lbs | |||
|- | |||
!Wet Weight | |||
|193kg / 425 lbs | |||
|- | |||
!Fuel Capacity | |||
|17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | |||
|- | |||
!Average Fuel Consumption | |||
|5.4 L/100 km / 18.4 km/l / 43.3 US mpg / 52.3 Imp mpg | |||
|- | |||
!Standing ¼ Mile | |||
|11.1 sec | |||
|- | |||
!Top Speed | |||
|253 km/h / 157 mph | |||
|} | |||
== Videos == | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5hklDUi0|600|center}} | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kBKZufKeBo|600|center}} | |||
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