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2006 Suzuki GSXR 600 Review


 
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It started at racetracks far from Suzuki’s Hamamatsu, Japan headquarters. A group of dedicated Suzuki engineers on an overseas fact-finding mission wandered through paddocks and spectator parking lots, looking at motorcycles and watching races.

The racers at these events didn’t have factory contracts, and were not paid to race. They came because they loved the competition, the sport, and they rode motorcycles they bought themselves.
The race classes were defined by engine size, rider skill level and allowable modifications. The grids for 1000cc machines were packed with GSX-R1000s. The grids for 750cc machines featured row after row of GSX-R750s. But the 600cc grids were no longer completely filled with GSX-R600s. After years of trying, the middleweight competition had finally caught up, again.

The engineers worked stopwatches, talked to riders and mechanics, filled notebooks with observations and comments. They compared what they had seen at these regional races to what was happening in the World Superbike and AMA and other national Superbike series, and with the results from endurance series in Europe and the U.S.

By the time they returned to Japan, the engineers had a clear plan: Take everything Suzuki has learned from building and racing the dominating GSX-R1000 and use it to again leapfrog the would-be 600cc competition.

Apply the cutting-edge technology inherent in Genuine Suzuki Engineering, and build a new middleweight machine that defines the concept, The Top Performer.

In other words, produce a racer replica that delivers "the outstanding power-to-weight ratio, powerband and throttle response". A sportbike that also establishes the 600cc state-of-the-art in terms of throttle response, suspension performance, braking power. A motorcycle with the type of overall handling that inspires rider confidence and leads to quicker lap times. A machine infused with lessons from the racetrack.

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Features

21.Suzuki GSXR 600
Suzuki GSXR 600

The 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600 is said to be the most advanced sports motorcycle ever made! The GSXR is Suzuki’s best-selling motorbike, and the model for 2006 is lighter, faster, more powerful, and fizzing with innovative technology. Scaled down in size but with a significant increase in power, the 2006 Suzuki GSX R 600 is now 15mm shorter in overall length, and 25mm shorter in overall height. The seat is 15mm lower than before, and the footpegs can be moved into three different positions within a 14mm horizontal and vertical angle. Read a Suzuki GSXR 600 brochure and allow yourself to be amazed at the advanced, high quality components and the improvement in overall ability, speed and handling.

Built for minimal weight and maximum speed, the 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle has a 5% improvement in aerodynamics, with an outstanding power-to-weight ratio, wide powerband, and instant throttle response. This is a supersports bike with massive attitude and unrivalled charisma.

The Suzuki GSX R 600 is a motorcycle with the type of overall handling that inspires rider confidence, based on cutting edge technology and modifications made after months of research at the racetrack. If you’re interested in buying some Suzuki GSXR parts or accessories it could boost your riding experience even more, pushing the maximum.

Whichever way you look at it, the 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600 is the top performer in the new middleweight class, defining the concept and standing as a benchmark, against which, all others are compared.

New Engine

25.Suzuki GSXR 600
Suzuki GSXR 600

All new ultra-compact and lightweight 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine designed to be narrower and lighter with increased performance and responsiveness

Improved electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system - with dual fuel injectors per cylinder for smooth throttle response and high torque output

New cylinder head features titanium intake valves and exhaust valves utilizing a narrow valve angle for a compact combustion chamber and a 12.5:1 compression ratio

Forged aluminum-alloy pistons feature short skirts with cutaway sides. New reshaped stronger chrome moly steel connecting rods are shotpeened to improve strength

Valve bucket diameters are increased to work with more aggressive camshaft specifications

The crankshaft and transmission shaft positions are revised to make the crankcases more compact front to rear and the engine has been rotated forward in the chassis for maximum performance

Ventilation holes located between the cylinder bores are now larger measuring 39mm for reduced internal pumping pressure and reduced mechanical losses

New larger trapezoidal shaped radiator increases cooling capacity without increasing frontal area, plus compact cooling fan design further improves efficiency

A new back torque limiting clutch helps make quick downshifts smoother working in conjunction with an six speed transmission with updated internal gear ratios and redesigned shift forks providing better acceleration and superb shifting performance

All new stainless steel Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System utilizing an innovative under engine layout for optimum aerodynamics and improved mass centralization

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

New forged steel crankshaft features increased inertia by 16% to optimize traction while cornering

New Chassis

22.Suzuki GSXR 600
Suzuki GSXR 600

All new aluminum-alloy frame utilizing five cast sections is engineered to deliver the ideal balance of rigidity for improved handling and less weight

New aluminum alloy swingarm is more rigid with a larger 25mm swingarm pivot and the swingarm assembly is 38mm longer for improved suspension feedback and rear wheel traction

New rear suspension linkage features a forged aluminum alloy link and one piece forged aluminum alloy link rod designed to increase traction and reduce side loads

Inverted 41mm Showa front forks are fully adjustable for rebound, compression and preload settings with updated rake and trail dimensions for improved cornering performance

Showa rear shock utilizes a 46mm piston and a larger 16mm rod and is completely adjustable for rebound, compression and preload

Bridgestone tires mounted on new cast aluminum wheels featuring thinner spokes are optimized to reduce unsprung weight

Radial mount four piston front brake calipers with larger 310mm rotors and a new lightweight single piston rear brake caliper

New adjustable footpegs can be moved into three different positions with a 14mm horizontal and vertical range

More compact overall chassis dimensions including a shorter fuel tank, narrower width, lower seat height and shorter overall height for improved rider comfort and mobility

The compact lightweight instrument cluster features a step motor controlled analog tach, LCD speedometer, dual tripmeters, clock, fuel reserve and all new gear position indicator

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SPECS

23.Suzuki GSXR 600
Suzuki GSXR 600


Type:
Sportbike
Warranty:
12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.
Engine:
599cc,4-stroke,four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Bore & Stroke:
67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Retio:
12.5:1
Fuel System:
Fuel Injection
Lubrication:
Wet Sump
Ignition:
Digital/transistorized
Starter:
Electric
Transmission:
6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive:
#525 chain
Physical dimensions:
Overall Length: 2040mm (80.3 in.)
Overall Width:
715mm (28.1 in.)
Overall Heigh:t
1125mm (44.3 in.)
Seat Heigh:t
810mm (31.9 in.)
Ground Clearance:
130mm (5.1 in.)
Wheelbase:
1400mm (55.1 in.)
Dry Weight:
161 kg (354 lbs) CA Spec: 162 kg (357 lbs.)
Suspension:
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:

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, Red/White, Black/Matte Black, Blue/Black
MSRP: $8899

24.Suzuki GSXR 600
Suzuki GSXR 600



68 comments: Suzuki GSXR 600


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(6682) - Posted on 11.28.2006
2006 600....27okm/h with tail wind

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(6682) - Posted on 11.11.2006
i had my 2007 gsxr 600r red lined at 16k rpm in 6th gear at 182mph and a 2007 porche turbo went flyn past me on the toll road. too bad he paid over a 100k more than i did and he still cant split lanes haha. but damn that thing was fast!

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qckgxr86 (6682) - Posted on 11.9.2006
i’ve had mine up to 183mph, at least thats what the speedo was reading

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(6682) - Posted on 10.23.2006
Yeah.My GSX-R k6 600 with front sprocket 15t, with 6 gear 16.000 rpm 294 km/h. with full Arrow exhaust system race yosimura prog. low0, mid +5 high +5. The best k6 600

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perkimon (6682) - Posted on 10.21.2006

I rented a GSXR 600 K6 for 48 hours. Just got 160MPH in 5th gear. I didn’t have time to get it up to 6th and I didn’t realise I was red lining!

oops.

So i’m guessing in 6th it should easily get 170 MPH if nothing cuts in to limit the speed.


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(6682) - Posted on 10.20.2006
QUIT CALLING THEM GIXXERS YOU BUNCH OF SQUIDS.

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(6682) - Posted on 10.19.2006
Well for the fella who toped out at 163, calling people liers, I had my K6 at 172mph and that was soon after decelerating!

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rosco (6682) - Posted on 10.18.2006
i posted msg askin if any1 havin trouble wheelieing their gsxr 600 k6?? took my k4 out the other day and had no trouble,is the k6 higher geared or what??any tips or sugestions welcomed thanx

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takistrigonis (6682) - Posted on 10.18.2006
1h gear 131 km/h 16.500rpm 5h gear 269km/h 16.500rpm 6h gear 272km/h 14.000rpm in short nation road My bike have full arrow exhaust great it.

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takistrigonis (6682) - Posted on 10.18.2006
my k6 600 i have see 272 klm/h in greece

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Year:2006
price:$8,799
Engine:599cc,4-stroke,four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Transmission:6-speed, constant mesh
Energy:Fuel Injection
Displacement:599 L
Curb Weight:355 lbs.
Quarter Mile time:10.65 sec.
Top Speed:158.8 mph


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