Success breeds success. And there's no better proof
than the incredible, all-new GSX-R600. For 2001, the
same engineers responsible for the most dominating
supersport of its generation the GSX-R750 have
focused on completely redesigning the GSX-R600. The
result is an awesome new 600cc supersport bike that's
lighter and quicker than ever, and ready to blow the
competition right off the track!
The new GSX-R600 was developed using the same
integrated design philosophy as the GSX-R750.
Following this approach, Suzuki's engine, chassis and
suspension engineers collaborated to develop the ideal
combination of chassis rigidity, weight placement and
frame geometry for the new GSX-R600. It has a
narrower engine than the previous model, which in turn
allows the bodywork to be narrower and more
aerodynamic. New, smaller dual-beam headlights and
more compact instruments allowed the reshaping of the
fairing nose for a more effective Suzuki Ram Air Direct
(SRADTM) intake system. The integration of all these
designs results in a new bike that weighs an incredible 24
pounds less, with four percent less aerodynamic drag.
The new engine uses the same basic design as the
GSX-R750, with liquid-cooling, a downdraft Twin Swirl
Combustion Chamber (TSCC®) head with four valves
per cylinder and cylinder bores plated with Suzuki
Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEMTM). It
produces unbelievable power throughout the mid-range
right on up to redline.
The GSX-R600 is the first Suzuki 600cc supersport
bike to take advantage of fuel injection...a revolutionary
new system called Suzuki dual throttle valve (SDTVTM)
fuel injection. The SDTV system uses a breakthrough
design: dual throttle butterfly valves instead of a
conventional fuel injection system's single butterfly
valve. This innovative design combines the advantages of
fuel injection accurate fuel delivery and more efficient
combustion for increased performance with the
seamless throttle response of constant-velocity
carburetors. The result is excellent mid-rpm torque and
crisp throttle response throughout the powerband. What's
more, the system allows the use of relatively large
throttle bodies, a large airbox and the Suzuki Ram Air
Direct intake system for incredible high-rpm
performance.
With a rigid chassis and state-of-the-art suspension
systems front and rear, the GSX-R600 provides crisp
responsiveness in tight chicanes as well as wide-open
sweepers. And the suspension is fully adjustable, so you
can tune it to suit your riding style and a variety of
tracks.
The 2001 GSX-R600. There's never been a quicker
way to the top spot on the podium.
