SUZUKI GSX-R600 (2000-2001) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2001, Suzuki launched the GSX-R600, a supersport motorcycle with excellent handling and acceleration boosted by the latest technologies based on the 2000 model.

Compared to the 2000 model, the GSX-R600 featured a newly designed 600cc engine with the latest race-inspired technologies pumping gas to the pistons through a cutting-edge injection system which increased efficiency and raised the power output by 4.5 percent.

The dimensions of the engine were part of the development, with the length reduced by 21 mm, width by eight mm, and height by 20 mm, which resulted in a weight loss of four kg (nine lbs).

First, the engine, then the chassis took part in a weight-reduction process with the height reduced by 30 mm, and width by five mm, which resulted in a seven kg (15 lbs) weight loss that took the GSX-R600 to the next level of lightweight and performance.

Compared to the 2000 GSX-R600, the dry weight was reduced by 11 kg (24 lbs) from 174 kg (383 lbs) to 163 kg (359 lbs).

The 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600, powered by a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with an output power of 115 hp at 13,000 rpm and 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,800 rpm, combined with a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 163 Kg (359 lbs), pushed the bike to a top speed of 263 kph (163 mph).