2009 Suzuki GSX-R600™

Chassis

• Sharp bodywork design features an aggressive new look featuring a bold headlight design and angular tail section for the GSX-R600.
• Electronically controlled steering damper uses a solenoid valve to move a tapered needle reducing or increasing oil flow to adjust damping force.
• Three headlight layout features a projector low beam and multi-reflector headlamps for left and right high beams creating improved light distribution.
• Lightweight cast aluminum wheels featuring an angled spoke design for improved rigidity, reduced unsprung weight and improved acceleration.
• Die cast aluminum seat rail features an updated two-piece design for reduced weight.
• Lightweight Tokico single piston rear brake caliper is mounted on a new rear caliper bracket for ease of maintenance when removing the rear wheel or working on the rear brake.
• Stylish fuel tank features a GSX-R1000 inspired design and provides 4.5 gallons of fuel.
• Aggressive new overall design features a well balanced combination of compactness with the high performance look of a GSX-R.
• An aluminum-alloy frame utilizing five cast sections is engineered to deliver the ideal balance of rigidity for improved handling and less weight.
• Braced aluminum alloy swingarm is rigid with a large swingarm pivot and the swingarm assembly is designed for optimum suspension feedback and rear wheel traction.
• Innovative rear suspension linkage features a forged aluminum alloy link and one-piece forged aluminum alloy link rod designed to increase traction and reduce side loaDual Sport.
• Inverted 41-millimeter Showa front forks are fully adjustable for rebound, compression and preload settings with optimum rake and trail dimensions for incredible cornering performance.
• Showa 46-millimeter aluminum alloy rear shock features a 16-millimeter rod and is completely adjustable for rebound, high and low speed compression and preload damping.
• Radial mount four piston front brake calipers works with new lightweight 310-millimeter front brake rotors and a revised front brake master cylinder.
• Three way adjustable footpegs now feature die-cast construction and can be moved into three different positions with a 14-millimeter horizontal and vertical range.
• The compact lightweight instrument cluster features a step motor controlled analog tach, LCD speedometer, dual tripmeters, clock, fuel reserve and a gear position indicator.

Engine

• Compact and lightweight 599-cubic-centimeter four-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine designed with optimum performance and responsiveness in mind.
• Electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system - with dual fuel injectors per cylinder and new compact eight-hole, fine spray injectors for improved fuel atomization.
• Combustion chamber shape features a compression ratio of 12.8:1 for maximum performance.
• Forged aluminum alloy pistons are designed to work with 12.8:1 compression ratio, iridium spark plugs and combustion chamber shape.
• Exhaust cam tappets diameters are now larger at 25 millimeters for maximum flexibility in cam profile design.
• Large ventilation holes located between the cylinder bores are designed for reduced internal pumping pressure and minimal mechanical losses.
• Suzuki Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle quality and reduced emissions.
• Proven S-DMS engine management system allows the rider to choose from three engine settings to match riding conditions with a handlebar mounted switch.
• High volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with an innovative under engine chamber leading to a large volume muffler with a distinctly shaped triangular silencer.
• Under deceleration the back torque limiting clutch reduces pressure on the clutch plates for smoother downshifting and corner entry.
• Hydraulic cam chain tensioner automatically adjusts while reducing noise and mechanical losses.
• Clutch cover and oil pan feature internal ribs for increased rigidity and reduced engine noise.
• Suzuki Exhaust Tuning system is built into the mid-pipe using a servo-controlled butterfly valve to tune the exhaust system to match engine rpm and improving low end torque.
• Ignition coil outer diameter is designed for reduced weight and the starter motor uses rare earth magnets for a compact lightweight design.
• 32 bit ECM features 1,024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the S-DMS engine management system.