Friday, December 23, 2005

Suzuki GSR 600

Suzuki announced the naked GSR600 at the Paris Motorcycle Show this week. A modern, powerful 600 featuring a version of the GSX-R powerplant, the GSR600 takes some of the styling cues from the Boost King concept shown at the Tokyo Motor Show several years ago. The sport bike motor has been tuned for broader power and more low-end and mid-range torque.

The GSR600 is fuel injected (utilizing two double-barrel 38mm throttle bodies) and offers extensive instrumentation, including analog tach, LCD digital speedometer, LCD digital gear position indicator, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge and a clock.

The GSR600 meets EURO 3 emissions requirements. No word yet whether this bike will be offered in the United States in 2006. We may know more in a few days.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Length:
2,090 mm (82.3 in.)

Overall Width:
775 mm (30.5 in.)

Overall Height:
1,075 mm (42.3 in.)

Wheelbase:
1,400 mm (55.1 in.)

Ground Clearance:
130 mm (5.1 in.)

Seat Height:
785 mm (30.9 in.)

Dry Mass:
183 kg

Fuel Capacity:
16.5 litres

ENGINE:
Engine Type:
4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC

Bore x Stroke:
67.0mm x 42.5mm

Piston Displacement:
599.4cc

Compression Ratio:
12.5:1

Carburettor:
Fuel injection 38 mm

Lubrication:
Wet sump

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Ignition Type:
Electric

Starter System:
Electric

TRANSMISSION:
6-speed constant mesh

Drive System:
Chain

CHASSIS:
Front Suspension:
43mm telescopic forks fully adjustable spring preload

Rear Suspension:
Link-type, coil spring, oil-damped, spring preload 7-way adjustable, rebound damping force fully adjustable

Rake/Trail:
25.5 degrees/105.0 mm (4.1 in.)

Front Brake:
4-piston calipers, 310 mm dual-discs

Rear Brake:
1-piston caliper, 240 mm disc

Front Tyre:
120/70ZR-17M/C (58W), tubless

Rear Tyre:
180/55ZR-17M/C (73W), tubless