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The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a 599 cc sports motorcycle in
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's GSX-R series of
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History

;1992–1993 Launched with a water-cooled
inline-4 engine A straight-four engine (also referred to as an inline-four engine) is a four-cylinder piston engine where cylinders are arranged in a line along a common crankshaft. The majority of automotive four-cylinder engines use a straight-four layout ( ...
. The first model had the same body specifications as the 1992 GSX-R750, with the smaller engine and carried over through to the 1993 model year with no changes. It was not imported to UK. ;1994–1996 Not produced. ;1997–2000 Redesigned with the introduction of Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRAD) and carried over through to the 2000 model year. ;2001–2003 First year introducing the all-new fuel injection system along with the 2003 model having an integrated choke, but still being fuel injected. 2003 introducing the limited addition "alstare" racing graphics, 1500 made, mostly in Germany. ;2004–2005 Redesigned which carried over through to the 2005 model year. Total redesign of the fairings and fuel tank. Inverted forks with radial-mounted brakes. Titanium valves, 32-bit ECU were some of the changes on the engine side. ;2006–2007 Suzuki introduced an all-new GSX-R600. Underslung exhaust and
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introduced. Engine is completely new, but with the same bore and stroke as before. ;2008–2010 New subframe, bodywork, and fuel tank. Introduction of new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS). ;2011–present 9 kg Lighter overall, Showa Big Piston Forks (BPF),
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monobloc radial front brake calipers, re-designed lighter frame and swingarm, 15 mm shorter wheelbase. New gauge cluster similar to that used on the GSX-R1000. New cams, lighter pistons, higher compression and pentagonal ventilation holes on the block increases mid-range torque.


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* {{Suzuki motorcycles GSX-R600
Suzuki GSX-R600 The Suzuki GSX-R600 is a 599 cc sports motorcycle in Suzuki's Suzuki GSX-R series, GSX-R series of motorcycles. History ;1992–1993 Launched with a water-cooled inline-4 engine. The first model had the same body specifications as the 1 ...
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