Suzuki GSX-R600 clinched Best sports bike of the year (under 600cc)
Not only has the GSX-R600been awarded the Best Sports Bike (under 600cc) by Motorcycle News, but has also won the highly competitive British Supersport Championship with Alastair Seeley and the Suzuki by TAS racing team.
Perfected in the cut and thrust of racing, the state of the art revised chassis has a 1,385mm wheelbase for sharper handling and enhanced cornering ability, heightened by a 9kg weight saving for the best power-to-weight ratio in the class*. Race bred radial-mount Brembo Monoblock brake calipers fitted to big piston upside-down Showa forks confirm the quality of design and engineering. With absolute confidence in the front end you will be braking harder, later and deeper than ever before.
Taking advantage of MotoGP developments, the big-bore, short-stroke engine produces stronger low-to-mid range pulling power with instant throttle response and quicker progress through the gears. This increased torque throughout the rev-range and revised close-ratio gearbox internals provides for faster acceleration and quicker lap times.
Slim and light with iconic GSX-R style, the attention to detail on the GSX-R600 includes adjustable foot pegs for rider comfort, clear-view mirrors and a coded chip-in key immobiliser security system giving the practicalities for every day on the road and the performance for the track.
MotoGP technology – The GSX-R600 is the first production Suzuki motorcycle to directly benefit from design techniques and technologies used on our MotoGP machines. The lighter pistons and more aggressive valve lift curves enhance throttle response and produce stronger low-to-mid range torque, with the revised gear ratios using this torque for better race starts, quicker acceleration and stronger drive out of the corners.
BREMBO monobloc radial-mount calipers – Provide more powerful and consistent braking with greater rigidity for better rider feedback. The front braking system is 405g lighter than the previous design, with less un-sprung weight producing even better suspension performance.
Race proven slipper clutch – A ramp and cam system for smoother downshifts that improves rear tyre grip and stability when approaching bends, by reducing the pressure on the clutch pack under hard deceleration.
SHOWA Big Piston Forks – Quicker reacting with improved damping and more controlled compression under hard braking. Provides enhanced grip and rider feedback with more controlled weight transfer for a better turn in. 860g lighter than the previous conventional design.
Completely new frame – The cornering performance of the new GSX-R600 is heightened further with race-proven geometry and a 15mm shorter wheelbase. This has been achieved without sacrificing swingarm length to maintain traction on corner exits. The main chassis alone is 1.35kg lighter with a 900g lighter swingarm.
More fuel efficient – Cutting-edge design techniques reduce mechanical losses and improve fuel efficiency by 10% compared to the previous model. Adjustable footpegs – Allows you to ride in the position that suits you best, providing greater comfort and control, and reducing fatigue.
Suzuki Advanced Immobiliser System – Coded chip-in-key system for enhanced security.
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