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• Second-hand advice: Suzuki GSX-R 600 Second-hand super sports car: Suzuki GSX-R 600
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• Market situation
• Technical specifications
• Facelift

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Second-hand advice: Suzuki GSX-R 600

Second-hand advice: Suzuki GSX-R 600
Second-hand super sports car: Suzuki GSX-R 600

In the merciless arms race in the 600 super sport class, the little Gixxer has so far been able to assert herself well. Second-hand, it is even top-class.

Thorsten Dentges

10/28/2010

It is well known that supersporters like to duel in a closed circuit, where you can let it rip. As the youngest and fittest 600 series at the time, the Suzuki could have bought off rivals such as the Honda CBR 600 or the Kawasaki ZX-6R right from its debut in 1997. But it doesn’t. Too lame on the slopes, too unevenly the power delivery, too uncomfortable for public road traffic, where, in contrast, many other super athletes turned out to be likeable country road sprinters. After the facelift in 1998, it could at least keep up on the racetrack, and after the renovation for 2001, the small GSX-R moved up the popularity scale in the wake of the extremely successful 1000 sister. A great guy with an engine (115 hp), top chassis – a real attack motorcycle.

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The Suzuki technicians continued this clear line with further model updates GSX-R 600 even more manageable and stable (2004), missed their bearish brakes, an extremely sensitive, balanced chassis and 125 hp (2006). Amazingly, the GSX-R 600 impressed from 2008 with all-round qualities, although these should only be allowed in direct comparison with classmates. But of course, over the years the Suzuki has developed – and positively. However, the initial unsuccessfulness gave her a reputation as an eternal second, third or even fourth. Nevertheless: Even without many test victories, she was able to convince enough young supersport beginners who like to duel on the circuit – or at least dream of it when they are on the boulevard. Little Gixxer is just right for this.

Tests in MOTORCYCLE:
1/1997 (T), 6/1998 (VT), 8/1999 (VT), 9/2000 (VT), 25/2000 (T), 1/2001 (VT), 6/2001 (VT), 9 / 2002 (VT), 6/2003 (VT), 10/2004 (VT), 4/2005 (VT), 6/2006 (VT), 6/2007 (VT), 9/2008 (VT)
T = test, VT = comparison test, reorders at 0711 / 182-1229

Internet:
Fansites: www.gsxr-freaks.info (well-attended forum), www.kurvenjaeger.org (for fans of all GSX-R including regional areas)

sightseeing

The 600 feels right at home on the racetrack, and many owners actually pursue this call for competition. During the inspection and test drive, it is essential to look for damage from a fall and watch out for unusual running noises from the engine and gearbox! Also look under the full fairing to see if the engine is tight and no oil is leaking anywhere. Check the steering stop for damage, check the play of the rocker arm, deflection lever and wheel bearings and check whether the brake discs are still OK. If all points are okay, the previous owners probably did not put too much strain on the motorcycle and did all the maintenance work or, better still, had it done by a specialist workshop, because semi-skilled hobbyists should keep their hands off complicated high-tech four-cylinder engines and injection systems. Popular, except for the WVCE type because of the popular series exhaust: sporty silencers (for example Akrapovic, Leovince, Bos). Important for beginners: A subsequent 34 hp throttling costs around 250 euros.

Market situation

An enormous number of private sellers are trying their 600 Suzi. to sell, it is often a question of machines with few kilometers (up to 20,000), some of them first-hand, which are mostly younger than eight years. They should usually cost from 3500 euros, the bargain density is high here due to the large range. Even for well-maintained, no more than three-year-old models with less than 10,000 kilometers, private customers can hardly expect more than 6,000 euros, because in the price league around 5,000 euros, dealers often have better offers – including warranty. Older GSX-R 600s built up to 2000 with a few previous owners and many kilometers (more than 40,000) as well as clearly visible signs of use, but at least accident-free machines, can be found from 1,800 euros. Younger beginners with a sports penchant are looking for it. The likelihood of acquiring a rotten egg is, however, relatively high.

Availability on the market: Very high

Price level in euros	Years of construction	Mileage
Low 1800-2900	1997-2000	25000-50000
Medium 3000-5500	1998-2005	10000-30000
High 5600-6900	2004-2008	5000-15000
			Type	in program	Sales	AD	1997 to 2000	5345
WVBG / WVB2	2001 to 2005	6873
WVCE / WVCV	2006 to 2009	4132

Technical specifications

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The fierce one: In 2006, Suzuki let loose a strong GSX-R 600 on the supersport competition. Wild, uninhibited and extremely fast on the circuit.

Engine:
Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, four valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, injection, regulated catalytic converter with secondary air system, mechanically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke 67 x 42.5 mm
Displacement 599 cc
rated capacity 92 kW (125 PS) at 13500 rpm
Max. Torque 68 Nm at 11500 rpm

Landing gear:
Bridge frame made of aluminum, upside-down fork, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping, two-arm swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base and rebound and compression damping, double disc brake at the front, disc brake at the rear.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 5.50 x 17
Tires 120/70 ZR 17, 180/55 ZR 17

Mass and weight:
Wheelbase 1400 mm, steering head angle 66.2 degrees, caster 97 mm, weight with a full tank * 196 kg, payload * 184 kg, tank capacity 16.5 liters.

Measurements (MOTORRAD 6/2006):
Top speed ** 260 km / h
Acceleration 0-100 km / h 3.5 sec
Pulling 60-100 km / h 5.3 sec
Consumption 4.9 l / 100 km (country road), 5.7 l / 100 km (at 130 km / h)

* MOTORCYCLE measurements; ** Manufacturer information

Facelift

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The half-baked: When the GSX-R 600 debuted in 1997, things didn’t go particularly well.

1997 Market launch of the GSX-R 600, type AD, in Germany at a price of 15,990 marks (8,176 euros).

1998 Engine with modified cylinders, pistons, cylinder head (110 instead of 106 hp) and new exhaust system, shorter final ratio, 5 mm longer wheelbase, fairing screen 30 mm higher. Price: 16190 marks (8278 euros).

2001 Type WVBG, completely new motorcycle, power now 115 hp. Price: 18,290 marks (9,352 euros).

2004 Type WVB2. Engine with titanium valves and 120 hp, narrower tank and frame, upside-down fork, swing arm reinforced with upper cables, radial brake, new headlights, shift light, LED rear light, dry weight reduced by two kilograms (161 kg). Price: 9690 euros.

2005 Special paint, based on the look of the original GSX-R from 1985.

2006 Type WVCE. Completely new, more compact motor (nominal output 126 HP), new stainless steel exhaust, new frame made of cast aluminum, longer swing arm, new upside-down fork, lighter wheels, lighter alternator, adjustable footrests, gear indicator, immobilizer, reserve odometer, new, integrated clear-glass indicators , Tank capacity 16.5 instead of 17 liters. Price: 10,740 euros.

2008 Type WVCV. Combustion chambers revised, performance unchanged, new rear silencer, lighter wheels, electronically controlled steering damper, new fairing and ram-air system, redesigned rear, tank again with 17 liters. Price: 10300 euros.

2010 At the Intermot motorcycle fair in Cologne, Suzuki presented the new WVC3 model for the 2011 model year.

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