Built around Suzuki's naked motorcycle platform, the 2006 Suzuki GSR 600 features a 599.4 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 64.7 Nm (47.7 lb-ft) at 9,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 163.5 HP per liter and a 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (9,600 rpm) and peak power (12,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the GSR 600 measures 183 kg (403 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.54 HP/kg (1.87 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 254 km (158 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 225 km/h (140 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2006 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
163.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.54 HP/kg (1.87 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,600–12,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~254 km (158 mi)
Engine
Displacement599.4 ccm (36.58 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power98.0 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 12000 RPM
Torque64.7 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.7 ft.lbs) @ 9600 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 38 mm
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignitionelectronic ignition (transistorized)
Lubricationwet sump
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM16000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Clutchwet multi-plate
Performance
Top Speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.50 litres/100 km (15.4 km/l or 36.19 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases150.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaustunderseat
Chassis
Frame Typealuminum frame
Rake21.2°
Trail104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspensiontelescopic, 43 mm, adjustable
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Suspensionlink type, single coil, adjustable
Rear Travel134 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre180/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 1-piston caliper
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight183.0 kg (403.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5355 HP/kg
Seat Height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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