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GSX-R600Z

US$ 11799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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MotoLibrary Score
53 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.53 hp/kg
Top Speed
155 km/h
Torque
60 Nm
Engine
599 ccm

2023 Suzuki GSX-R600Z Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2023 Suzuki GSX-R600Z sport motorcycle, Suzuki features a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) while maximum torque reaches 59.7 Nm (44 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 166.9 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the GSX-R600Z measures 187 kg (412 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.53 HP/kg (1.87 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,385 mm (54.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 155 km/h (96 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2022 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
166.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.53 HP/kg (1.87 kg/HP)
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Engine Details Lightweight titanium-alloy valves
Power 100.0 HP (73.0 kW))
Torque 59.7 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.0 ft.lbs)
Compression 12.9:1
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Fuel System Injection. Fuel injection with SDTV
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Transistorized
Lubrication Wet sump
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Driveline Constant-mesh, RK525SMOZ8 chain, 114 links
Performance
Top Speed 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)
Exhaust 4-into-1 stainless-steel exhaust system with a titanium muffler
Chassis
Frame Type Twin-spar aluminum cradle
Front Suspension Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Wheelbase 1385 mm (54.5 inches)
Ground Clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 190/50-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc. Brembo 4-piston
Front Brake Ø 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. Nissin-1 piston
Rear Brake Ø 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheels Three-spoke cast-aluminum-alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 187.0 kg (412.3 pounds)
Seat Height 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall Length 2030 mm (79.9 inches)
Overall Width 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Metallic Triton Blue/Metallic Mystic Silver
Instruments Analog tachometer and LCD panel
Light Halogen headlight
Warranty 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.
Notes

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Intermediate
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Sport & Track
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Seat Height
81 cm / 31.9 in
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Handling
Medium weight — some experience needed
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