Suzuki GSX-R 600 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

1997-2007Model years
600 ccDisplacement
103 hpPower
67.0 Nm @ 10,000 rpmTorque
181 kgDry weight
830 mmSeat height
Model years covered
19971998199920002001200220032004200520062007
Year-specific specification changes

The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20012007599 cc (36.55 cu in)
Dry weight
1998174 kg (383.6 lb)
2000174 kg (383.6 lb)
20012003163 kg (359.4 lb)
20042007161 kg (354.9 lb)
Front brakes
20032007Double disc
Power
2003115 hp (83.9 kW) @ 12,700 rpm
2007124 hp (90.5 kW) @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
199865.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 10,800 rpm
199968.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm
200066.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 10,800 rpm
200163.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm
200369.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 10,500 rpm
200769.6 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.3 ft.lbs) @ 11,800 rpm
Power/weight ratio
19980.6322 hp/kg
20000.6092 hp/kg
20010.6012 hp/kg
20030.7055 hp/kg
20070.7702 hp/kg
Seat height
1999810 mm (31.9 inches)
20042005825 mm (32.5 inches)
20062007810 mm (31.9 inches)
Top speed
1999239.0 km/h (148.5 mph)
2000240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
2001255.0 km/h (158.4 mph)
2007255.0 km/h (158.4 mph)
Valves per cylinder
20072

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.

Engine power103 hp
Low 7.3 hpAverage 65.4 hpHigh 196 hp

About 57% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Suzuki models.

Displacement600 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 51st percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height830 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

About 6% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 78th percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power83rd

103 hp — more powerful than about 83% of Suzuki models with power data.

Displacement51st

600 cc — larger displacement than about 51% of Suzuki models.

Seat height78th

830 mm — taller than about 78% of Suzuki models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 600 cc • Liquid cooled • 103 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 830 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

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.