The Suzuki GSX-R 600 motorcycle specifications include a 600 cc (36.61 cu in) engine, power of 103 hp (75.2 kW) @ 12,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 181 kg (399 lb).
Key specifications
The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GSX-R 600 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 57% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 51st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 6% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 78th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
103 hp — more powerful than about 83% of Suzuki models with power data.
600 cc — larger displacement than about 51% of Suzuki models.
830 mm — taller than about 78% of Suzuki models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.569 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 569.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 171.7 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc (36.61 cu in) |
| Power | 103 hp (75.2 kW) @ 12,000 rpm |
| Torque | 67.0 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.4 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 181 kg (399 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5691 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.