GSF 600 Bandit

2001 Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit pairs a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78 HP (56.9 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 54 Nm (39.8 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 130 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the GSF 600 Bandit measures 204 kg (450 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.62 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,433 mm (56.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1999 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.