SUZUKI GSF600S Bandit (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2000, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Suzuki GSF600F Bandit, a motorcycle dedicated to riders searching for a middleweight naked bike with solid all-rounder capabilities.

The model sported the same basic riding stance as its 1200cc sibling and offered a moderate package while still retaining a massive dose of fun almost as high as the GSX-R beast.

The 2000 Suzuki GSF600F Bandit received an updated twin projector headlight fairing that offered a more modern style while improving aerodynamics and providing better wind protection, a new frame with a lower seating position, and the unfaired bike's engine modifications.

In the engine department, the bike received new carburetors with TPS linked to a more advanced ignition system and a different exhaust system that delivered four hp more in the mid-range power.

As for the power figures, the 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine delivered an output power of 77 hp at 10,500 rpm and 54 Nm (40 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 10,500 rpm. With a dry weight of 196 kg (432 lbs) and a six-speed manual transmission, the bike reached a top speed of 211 kph (131 mph).

The 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and the seven-way preload adjustable monoshock on the rear provided smooth suspension for the three-spoke cast-aluminum wheels, which were fitted with two 290 mm discs squeezed by a couple of two-piston calipers on the front and single 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear that provided strong braking performance.