2008 Suzuki GSX-R600™ for Sale

Chassis Features

• An aluminum-alloy frame utilizing five cast sections is engineered to deliver the ideal balance of rigidity for improved handling and less weight.
• Braced aluminum alloy swingarm is rigid with a large swingarm pivot and the swingarm assembly is designed for optimum suspension feedback and rear wheel traction.
• Innovative rear suspension linkage features a forged aluminum alloy link and one piece forged aluminum alloy link rod designed to increase traction and reduce side loaDual Sport.
• Inverted 41 millimeter Showa front forks are fully adjustable for rebound, compression and preload settings with optimum rake and trail dimensions for incredible cornering performance.
• Showa 46 millimeter aluminum alloy rear shock features a 16 millimeter rod and is completely adjustable for rebound, high and low speed compression and preload damping.
• Radial mount four-piston front brake calipers works with new lightweight 310 millimeter front brake rotors and a revised front brake master cylinder.
• New three way adjustable footpegs now feature die-cast construction and can be moved into three different positions with a 14 millimeter horizontal and vertical range.
• The compact lightweight instrument cluster features a step motor controlled analog tach, LCD speedometer, dual tripmeters, clock, fuel reserve and a gear position indicator.

New Chassis

• Sharp new bodywork design features an aggressive new look featuring a bold new headlight design and new angular tail section for the new GSX-R600.
• New electronically controlled steering damper uses a solenoid valve to move a tapered needle reducing or increasing oil flow to adjust damping force.
• New three headlight layout features a projector low beam and multi-reflector headlamps for left and right high beams creating improved light distribution.
• New lightweight cast aluminum wheels featuring a new angled spoke design for improved rigidity, reduced unsprung weight and improved acceleration.
• New diecast aluminum seat rail features an updated two piece design for reduced weight.
• Lightweight Tokico single piston rear brake caliper is mounted on a new rear caliper bracket for ease of maintenance when removing the rear wheel or working on the rear brake.
• New fuel tank features a GSX-R1000 inspired design and fuel capacity is increased to 17 liters.
• Aggressive new overall design features a well balanced combination of compactness with the high performance look of a GSX-R.

New Engine

• Updated compact and lightweight 599 cubic centimeter four-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine designed with increased performance and responsiveness in mind.
• New electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system - with dual fuel injectors per cylinder and new compact eight hole, fine spray injectors for improved fuel atomization.
• Combustion chamber shape is new and features an increased compression ratio of 12.8:1 for maximum performance.
• New forged aluminum alloy pistons are designed to work with increased compression ratio, new iridium spark plugs and updated combustion chamber shape.
• New exhaust cam tappets diameters are now larger at 25.0 millimeter for increased flexibility in cam profile design.
• New larger ventilation holes located between the cylinder bores are increased to 41 millimeter for reduced internal pumping pressure and reduced mechanical losses.
• New Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle quality and reduced emissions.
• New S-DMS engine management system allows the rider to choose from three engine settings to match riding conditions with a handlebar mounted switch.
• New high volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with an innovative under engine chamber leading to a new large volume muffler with a new distinctly shaped triangular silencer.
• Under deceleration the back torque limiting clutch reduces pressure on the clutch plates for smoother downshifting and corner entry.
• New hydraulic cam chain tensioner automatically adjusts while reducing noise and mechanical losses.
• New clutch cover and oil pan feature new internal ribs for increased rigidity and reduced engine noise.
• 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 Ignition coil outer diameter is smaller for reduced weight and the starter motor uses new rare earth magnets for a compact lightweight design.
• New 32 bit ECM features 1,024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system.