Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit: review, history, specs
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Production: 1995-2004
Related: Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Successor: Suzuki GSF650 Bandit
| Models | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki GSF600 Bandit
1995-1999 (Europe) |
Suzuki GSF600 Bandit
2000-2004 (Europe) |
Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
1996-1999 (Europe, North America) |
Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
2000-2004 (Europe, North America) |
History[edit | edit source]
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1995 | Europe | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit
Code: GSF600S |
| 1996 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit; Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
Code: GSF600T; GSF600ST |
| 1997 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit; Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
Code: GSF600V; GSF600SV |
| 1998 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit; Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
Code: GSF600W; GSF600SW |
| 1999 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit; Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
Code: GSF600X; GSF600SX |
| 2000 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit; Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
Code: GSF600Y; GSF600SY |
| 2001 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit; Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
Code: GSF600K1; GSF600SK1 |
| 2002 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit; Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
Code: GSF600K2; GSF600SK2 |
| 2003 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit; Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
Code: GSF600K3; GSF600SK3 |
| 2004 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF600 Bandit; Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
Code: GSF600K4; GSF600SK4 |
Specifications[edit | edit source]
Suzuki GSF600 Bandit: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2085 mm / 82,1 in – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
2130 mm / 83,9 in – GSF600 (2000-2004) 2060 mm / 81,1 in – GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| Overall width | 745 mm / 29,3 in – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
770 mm / 30,3 in – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Overall height | 1100 mm / 43,3 in – GSF600 (1995-1999)
1095 mm / 43,1 in – GSF600 (2000-2004) 1205 mm / 47,4 in – GSF600S (1995-1999) 1220 mm / 48,0 in – GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Seat height | 805 mm / 31,7 in – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
790 mm / 31,1 in – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56,3 in – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
1440 mm / 56,7 in – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4,9 in – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
130 mm / 5,1 in – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Dry weight | 196 kg / 432 lbs – GSF600 (1995-1999)
204 kg / 450 lbs – GSF600 (2000-2004) 202 kg / 445 lbs – GSF600S (1995-1999) 208 kg / 458 lbs – GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,12 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 121 mm / 4,76 in – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1998)
Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 121 mm / 4,76 in – GSF600, GSF600S (1999) Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 126 mm / 4,96 in – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Front tire size | 110/70-17M/C 54H – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
120/60-ZR17M/C 55W – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Rear tire size | 150/70–17M/C 69H – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
160/60-ZR17M/C 69W – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers Nissin – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
Double disc, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers Tokico – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper Nissin – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper Tokico – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Fuel capacity | 19,0 l / 4,18 Us gal – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
20,0 l / 4,4 Us gal – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Trail | 98 mm / 3,9 in | |
| Fuel economy | 5,0 l / 100 km (47 mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Oil/air-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 62,6 x 48,7 mm | |
| Displacement | 599 cm³ (36,55 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 80,2 hp (59,0 kW) /9500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 62,0 Nm (6,3 kgf*m) / 8500 rpm | |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 3,97 sec | |
| Top speed | 208 km/h (129 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK32 – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVR32 – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.744 | |
| Final reduction | 3.133 – GSF600 /S (Europe)
3.200 – GSF600S (North America) | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.062 1.647 1.400 1.227 1.095 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator, 405W at 5000 rpm – GSF600, GSF600S (1995-1999)
Three-phase A.C. Generator, 550W at 5000 rpm – GSF600, GSF600S (2000-2004) | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8Ah | |
Images[edit | edit source]
Suzuki GSF600 Bandit: images, gallery.
Videos[edit | edit source]
Suzuki GSF600 Bandit: video.
Manuals[edit | edit source]
Suzuki GSF600 Bandit: manuals, parts, microfiches.