Headlight switches
off during startup to reduce load on battery
Named "Best Middleweight
Sportbike" - Cycle World Magazine
Compact & lightweight
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with
several features designed to reduce mechanical
loss and increase power
Forged pistons
with chrome-nitride-plated upper compression
rings and oil control rings for a harder, more
consistent ring finish and reduced friction
Narrow crankshaft
main journals to reduce friction, plus lightweight
chrome-moly steel connecting rods
Hydraulic cam chain
tensioner fed by internal oil passageway system
- eliminates external oil hose and reduces weight
Tapered, double-barrel
throttle body design features Suzuki's SDTV
throttle valve system, plus multi-hole-type
injectors for optimum fuel atomization and throttle
response
32-bit ECM with
high ROM memory, plus 22 trigger-pole rpm sensor
provide precise control of fuel and ignition
systems - all housed in a small, lightweight
control box
One-piece cylinder
block and upper crankcase section is equipped
ventilation holes between cylinders to reduce
crankcase pressure and reduce mechanical loss
Lightweight stainless
steel exhaust system featuring a high capacity
muffler with titanium core pipes and aluminum
outer sleeve
High capacity oil
cooler, plus compact radiator and cooling fan
assembly reduce weight while maintaining optimum
cooling capacity
6-speed transmission
with close ratio 5th & 6th gears and high capacity
clutch
Cylinder head
with compact combustion chamber design, high
compression ratio, large exhaust ports and narrow
22 degree included valve angle for increased
power and acceleration
Lightweight titanium
valves with steel alloy springs and aluminum
spring retainers - operated by small and light
bucket tappets and thin-wall hollow camshafts
to reduce weight and inertia
Distinctive bodywork
features a narrow front fairing with minimal
frontal area, plus ram-air intakes positioned
close to center for high airbox pressure and
cylinder charging
Vertical-type multi-reflector
headlight, plus compact LED taillight and aerodynamic
turn signals
Compact instrument
cluster features a step-motor-driven analog
tach, digital LCD speedometer and programmable
rpm-indicator light - also includes LED indicators
for turn signals, high beam, neutral light,
coolant temp., oil pressure, fuel level
Aluminum frame
with extruded main spar design similar to GSX-R750
for optimum width and rigidity
Aluminum swingarm
with external brace for increased rigidity
Compact 17-liter
fuel tank designed with narrow width at the
rider's knees for easier movement and weight
transition
Inverted Showa
cartridge-type front fork with 43mm inner tubes
and fully adjustable damping and spring preload
Fully adjustable
Showa piggy-back shock absorber with large diameter
shock piston rod for improved damping performance
Radial-mount 4-piston
front brake calipers for maximum braking performance
- system includes radial piston front master
cylinder for precise brake lever feel
Dual-opposed-piston
rear brake caliper indexed to the swingarm -
eliminates conventional torque arm for further
weight reduction
Lightweight cast
aluminum wheels and high performance radial
tires
| Engine: | 599cc,4-stroke,four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore Stroke: | 67.0 x 42.5mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel System: | Fuel Injection |
| Lubrication: | Wet Sump |
| Ignition: | Digital/transistorized |
| Transmission: | 6-speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | #525 chain |
| Overall Length: | 2055mm (80.9 in.) |
| Overall Width: | 715mm (28.1 in.) |
| Overall Height: | 1150mm (45.3 in.) |
| Seat Height: | 825mm (32.5 in.) |
| Ground Clearance: | 135mm (5.3 in.) |
| Wheelbase: | 1400mm (55.1 in.) |
| Dry Weight: | 161kg (354.9 lbs.), 162kg (357 lbs.) Ca. model |
| Suspension Front: | Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Suspension Rear: | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Brakes Front: | Dual hydraulic disc |
| Brakes Rear: | Single hydraulic disc |
| Tires Front: | 120/70-ZR-17 |
| Tires Rear: | 180/55-ZR-17 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 17 liter (4.5 gal.) |
| Color: | Blue/White, Yellow, Black/Silver, Red/Black |
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