2012 Suzuki GSX-R600™

Chassis

• Lightweight and compact twin-spar aluminum cradle frame made of five cast sections and cast swingarm.
• Electronically controlled steering damper provides lighter steering at lower speeds and more damping force on the racetrack and at highway speeds.
• Front brakes with fully floating 310 mm discs and radial-mounted, four-piston Brembo monoblock calipers.
• Three-way adjustable footpegs, adjustable shift lever, and short fuel tank help compose a comfortable riding position.
• Small, simple and lightweight bodywork featuring exciting, aerodynamic styling.
• Compact, lightweight instrument cluster with a built-in lap timer / stopwatch and programmable engine RPM indicator.
• Instrument cluster features an analog tachometer with LCD readouts of the speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature / oil pressure indicator, S-DMS and gear position indicators.

Engine

• A 599 cc, four-cylinder engine with a race-proven over square bore / stroke ratio is engineered for an exceptional high-revving performance.
• Shot-peened conrods, chrome-nitride-coated upper compression and oil control rings, and pentagonal ventilation holes help ensure efficient performance.
• Camshaft profiles feature an aggressive valve-lift curve, developed using proven Suzuki race team engine technology - its first use on a production Suzuki.
• 4-into-1 stainless-steel exhaust system with a titanium muffler, carries a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) valve maximizing torque and improving throttle response, especially in the low-to-mid RPM range.
• Advanced, Suzuki race team-developed transistorized ignition control circuit helps maintain more precise ignition timing across the range of engine temperatures.
• Lightweight, durable forged pistons designed using Finite Element Method (FEM) and fatigue analysis technology used in Suzuki race team racing engines.
• Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) offers push-button selection of two racing-developed engine control maps to suit road conditions and personal tastes.
• Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection uses fine-spray eight-hole injectors for improved fuel atomization, which contributes to more complete combustion and smooth power delivery.

Suspension

• Race-developed, lightweight Showa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF) delivers superb feedback and consistent performance.
• Single Showa rear shock features externally adjustable rebound and compression damping, along with adjustable ride height.

Transmission

• A six-speed close-ratio transmission features vertically staggered shafts to reduce overall engine length.
• Race-proven back-torque-limiting clutch contributes to smoother downshifting and corner entry.