The New 2009 Suzuki GSX-R600

The Suzuki GSX-R600 is fighting back in a big way. The outgoing model was always overshadowed in its class on the road and in racing. It needed more power, and now it has it, thanks to an all-new engine.

Suzuki GSX-R600 back with more power

So far there is no claimed figure available. It needs a real increase of at least 6 real horsepower to compete. Either way, we can't imagine that it's so fierce as to justify the S-DMS power selector. Presumably in C-mode it's a rival for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

Compact and lightweight 599cc 4-stroke, 4-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 8 hole, fine spray injectors for improved fuel atomization.

A program of weight loss has successfully added 4kg, as new kit like the kinky exhaust can add more mass than could be lost. Like the 750, the Suzuki GSX-R600 gets the electronic variable steering damper and twin-speed compression-adjustable suspension at both ends. Also shared are the adjustable rearsets, up from three positions to 14.

Sharp bodywork design features an aggressive new look featuring a bold headlight design and angular tail section for the Suzuki GSX-R600.

The new fairing is slightly wider at bar height to reduce wind turbulence and the tank grows slightly to 17 liters.